Complience in process change

Brief 

Billerud is a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials – passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. We serve customers in more than 100 countries with nine production facilities in Sweden, USA and Finland.

We help reduce our customers’ climate impact by inspiring them to make the best packaging choices with confidence. Because at Billerud, we understand that the right packaging materials and solutions can be important tools to help us achieve a more sustainable future. That’s why we challenge packaging conventions, from how fibers are selected and materials are produced, to the way we create value for our customers.

Together with our customers, we work towards a future where lighter, stronger, more durable, and sustainable packaging is no longer an exception – but the natural choice. That’s why our decisions are always guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow. Because it’s only when you have tomorrow in mind that you’ll do your very best today.

Background 

Billerud is a large-scale operation and has many stages in different production processes that need to comply varius regulations and be responsive to each other. In industries with strict regulatory environments, failing to adhere to legal and regulatory standards during projects can lead to serious consequences. If errors or oversights are only identified after the project is completed, the organization may face penalties, legal challenges, or forced shutdowns to make necessary corrections. Identifying and correcting mistakes after a project is completed can be costly. Inadequate control over fullfilling standards and requirements during a reconstruction may also lead to safety risks in process equipment and facility design. This increases the likelihood of accidents, equipment failures, or unsafe working conditions, which can endanger employees and lead to liability issues. Without proper oversight, technical documentation may also become inconsistent or inaccurate. This can lead to misunderstandings, incorrect implementations, and further errors in the future, compounding the risks and costs associated with the project.

Challenge

 Today, there is no clear guidance when it comes to ensuring internal and external requirements and standards during a renovation, new production, or modification. The problem is that we need to correct errors afterward to, for example, comply with legal requirements, which results in rework and additional costs. It also leads to incorrect technical documentation, an increased risk profile in process equipment, and facility design.How can we, in a simple/effective way, receive support in identifying internal and external requirements regarding work environment, safety, environment, and quality in connection with various types of changes?