Insights

As we step into 2026, it’s a time of optimism, innovation, and transformation. The new year always brings fresh opportunities to rethink outdated processes and embrace smarter ways of working. For many organisations, one area ripe for change is asset management, particularly the reliance on spreadsheets.

Christmas is often associated with magic, but behind every successful festive season is a well-run operation. Even Santa’s legendary Christmas Eve delivery depends on carefully managed assets from workshop equipment and logistics infrastructure to transport and maintenance.

As the festive season rolled in, the C-SAM Aberdeen team gathered for a Christmas day out full of competition, laughter, long-standing traditions, and plenty of unforgettable moments. From bowling lanes to bumper cars, football excitement to fancy dress mayhem, it was the perfect mix to close out another fantastic year together.

Efficient goods received management sits at the heart of every successful operations, procurement, and project delivery function. Yet for many organisations, this process still involves manual paperwork, disconnected systems, and limited visibility creating unnecessary delays, filing backlogs, and restricted insight into what has been delivered, what’s outstanding, and what needs urgent action.

We’re excited to announce that C-SAM will be exhibiting at Oceanology International 2026, from 10–12 March 2026 at ExCeL London.  You’ll find us at Stand F619.

In the oil and gas industry, managing assets across remote fields, offshore platforms, refineries, and distribution networks is a daily challenge. When uptime, safety, and compliance are non-negotiable, relying on spreadsheets can quickly become a liability.

Excel may have served its purpose in the past, but it was never designed for complex, multi-user, real-time asset management. Here’s why it’s time to move beyond spreadsheets.

In complex projects, engineers and operations teams need quick access to the right parts, equipment, and materials. But too often, the procurement process slows them down. Endless supplier negotiations, preferred vendor bottlenecks, and time-consuming forms can leave project engineers (PEs) spending more time chasing suppliers than focusing on delivery.

In many organisations, product details are often scattered across personal emails, requisition forms, and purchase orders. This fragmented approach creates inefficiencies, as critical data such as unit costs, part numbers, and product specifications are not captured in a structured or centralised way. Buyers face delays, duplication, and inconsistencies, especially when repeating purchases.

Yesterday, our team had a fantastic time at the Offshore Europe Expo in Aberdeen. The event brought together leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the energy sector, creating the perfect space to share ideas and explore the future of our industry.

Earlier this month, the C-SAM team came together for two inspiring days filled with challenge, collaboration, and forward-thinking. The event brought colleagues from across the business – and internationally – to connect, reflect on our progress, and align on the exciting future ahead.