Essity Hoogezand

Introduction

Essity Hoogezand faced major challenges with a fragmented system for managing visitors, contractors, and freight traffic. Manual processes slowed down operations, created safety risks, and limited oversight. To address these issues, the company partnered with Cura Solutions to implement an integrated access management platform that would boost efficiency, enhance security, and provide real-time control across all site flows.

Understanding the Brand and Goals

As a global hygiene and health company, Essity manages large volumes of contractors, visitors, and logistics traffic every day. Their priority was to streamline all these processes into one seamless system. The goals were clear:
- Integrate access for trucks, contractors, and visitors into one unified flow.
- Enable real-time communication and registration.
- Guarantee safety, compliance, and oversight without increasing personnel.

The Solution by Cura Solutions

Cura Solutions deployed a fully integrated platform tailored to Essity’s needs:
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Cura Transport - including SAP and Swisslog integrations, kiosk registration, visual verification, and real-time dashboards.
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Cura Contractor - online management of contractor companies, mandatory training, and certification prior to access.
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Cura Visitor - complete digital visitor registration with Outlook integration, safety questionnaires, and evacuation management.

To support the system, hardware was installed across the site:
- 2 registration kiosks
- 2 outdoor truck kiosks
- 9 gate kiosks

Implementation Approach

The rollout was structured and collaborative, ensuring smooth adoption at every stage:
- Kick-off sessions and UAT meetings.
- Stakeholder involvement and user acceptance sign-offs.
- Training and full documentation provided via the Cura platform.

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Results and Added Value

The impact of the Cura implementation was significant:
- Efficiency: up to 15% higher throughput on site without additional personnel.
- Cost savings: at least 10% reduction in logistics costs through automation.
- Safety: improved access control via QR codes, blacklisting, and visual verification.
- Ease of use: paperless registration, real-time updates, and intuitive interfaces.
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Customer Feedback

Essity praised the smooth onboarding process, the reliability of the technical solution, and the ongoing improvements supported by Cura’s helpdesk. The collaboration confirmed Cura’s ability to deliver both operational impact and long-term value.

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