EHS Software Benchmark: Quality Management

Published 1 October 2019 by Yaowen Ma & Steve Bolton &

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Executive Summary

This report represents an extract of the Verdantix analysis of the quality management capabilities of 23 environment, health and safety (EHS) software vendors. This analysis originally was conducted as part of the recent Green Quadrant assessment process for EHS software (see Verdantix Green Quadrant EHS Software 2019). To help senior EHS executives identify the best-fit software, this software benchmark provides a detailed analysis of capabilities available from 23 EHS software vendors across 15 assessment criteria for integrated EHS-quality functionality. The report finds that three software vendors - ETQ, Intelex and Cority - have the broadest and deepest functionalities for integrated EHS and quality management. To ensure maximum benefits, buyers should assess their existing IT architecture and carefully examine what aspects of their EHS-quality processes should be harmonized. Verdantix research has identified three scenarios for firms to consider the best-fit level of integration necessary for EHS and quality management (see Verdantix Aligning EHS And Quality As A Strategic Focus For Firms).

Analysing EHS Software Platforms For Their Quality Management Capabilities
Four Factors Drive Buyers’ Focus On Integrating EHS And Quality Management
Assessment Criteria For Quality Management
Depth Of Functionality For Quality Management Is Offered By A Handful Of Vendors
Buyers Of EHSQ Management Software Should Consider ETQ, Intelex Or Cority

Table of figures

Figure 1. Quality Management Functionality Scores
Figure 2. Quality Management Software Percentage Of Potential Maximum Score

Organisations mentioned

Airsweb, Alcumus Group, Cority, Dakota Software, DNV GL, Enablon, Enviance, ETQ, Gensuite, Intelex, INX Software, IQS, IsoMetrix, ProcessMAP, Quentic, Red-on-line, SAI Global, SAP, SHE Software, Sphera, Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV), TenForce, UL, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), VelocityEHS

About the authors

Yaowen Ma

Senior Analyst

Yaowen is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix EHS practice covering research on digital technologies, best practices and growth strategies. His current agenda focuses on EHS information management and the overlap with product stewardship, supply chain transparency, and sustainability disclosures. Yaowen has more than five years of experience managing and delivering EHS and sustainability research and consulting engagements. He holds a dual major bachelor’s degree in environmental management and international relations from the University of Pennsylvania.

Steve Bolton

Research Director

Steve leads the Verdantix EHS research practice, based out of our New York office. He has 25 years of experience advising on sustainability, EHS, circular economy, corporate social responsibility and other business value topics. Steve received a dual environmental science and public policy Bachelor's degree from The College of William and Mary, a Master of Environmental Management degree from Duke University, and an MBA degree from James Madison University.