110. Business case reason for short list selection Selection and decision-making criteria for a Distributed Control Systems in the process industry - Results

Count

Percent

 Response
35

5,62%

Improved Automation
34

5,46%

Could not maintain old system
34

5,46%

Replace obsolete systems
33

5,30%

Use of advanced control algorithms
29

4,65%

Increase real-time decision making
28

4,49%

Improve loop control
27

4,33%

Need for a ease to use system
26

4,17%

Efficient workflow
26

4,17%

Higher production
26

4,17%

Improve reporting
24

3,85%

Improvement of product Quality
24

3,85%

Regulatory requirements
23

3,69%

Automatic Start-up and shutdown routines
23

3,69%

Increase in process knowledge
23

3,69%

Reduction in Equipment Maintenance
22

3,53%

Business information to the plant floor
22

3,53%

Create a more cost-effective process
20

3,21%

Improve engineering data
20

3,21%

Increasing information for the workforce
19

3,05%

Reduce workforce
17

2,73%

Improved product Yield
17

2,73%

Removal of manual processes
15

2,41%

Removal of redundant processes
14

2,25%

Improve accounting data
14

2,25%

Larger production mix
11

1,77%

Improved Use of Raw Materials
10

1,61%

More people thinking in the big picture
7

1,12%

Reduce complains of customers