Mining Digital May 2021 | Page 80

OREN

“It ’ s our ambition and our passion to support decarbonisation through services and solutions that will make a hugely positive impact on communities and society as a whole ”

CAROL CHEN GLOBAL MARKETING VICE PRESIDENT , SHELL environmental credentials for companies to secure long-term funding . “ We ’ ve identified that sustainability has to be the key focus for the solutions we bring ,” adds Chen . “ Safety , along with cost savings and operational efficiency , are the other big needs . COVID-19 has made all of this so much more important .” Following the increased adoption of digital capabilities , new roles in the industrial workforce will emerge . Chen believes these roles can evolve and workers will be able to add value by focusing on quicker access and actionability from data and analytics . “ Empowering them with real time status detail and alerts will enhance their ability to meet the core goal of more efficient delivery of metals , minerals , energy , and other natural resources across the globe ,” confirms Chen . “ When employees become
companies and for different use cases delivering a more holistic and automated approach to your maintenance program and your procurement process at the touch of a button .”
Responding to a post-COVID world “ These are challenging times for everyone and this COVID-19 pandemic could have a lasting impact on how individuals will procure , pilot and engage with technology ,” notes Chen . “ We could see fewer large industrial events and traditional in-person meetings with technology solution providers . As one customer expressed to us : ‘ Oren will allow me to digitalise and streamline the procurement process and enable my team to assess and benchmark technology in one place ’.”
Chen explains that the pandemic has increased the need for compliance with investors now demanding certain
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