The topic of risk management was the focal point of the current CHEMonitor survey, which was concluded a week before the accident at BASF on October 17. For the German chemicals industry, insufficient data security, geopolitical crises and a lack of information about market changes represent the largest potential risk. At the same time, site conditions in Germany are rated more positively than ever. The site factor of digitalization only performs moderately well, however.
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Category: General
FROM THE CLOUD TO 3D PRINTING
Even if digitalization is one of the big keywords of today’s economy, the topic is anything but new. Information technology has played a crucial role for a long time, especially in logistics with its complex processes, time-critical deliveries and globally active partner networks. Learn how digitalization changes logistics in chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Digital Transformation
Digitalization is no longer an option. It is a necessity for companies that want to remain competitive. One the one hand, digital possibilities are continuing to grow exponentially. On the other hand, companies like Tesla, Uber, Airbnb et al are showing how quickly the tried and tested business model of today can become old news. Is your value chain prepared for digital disruption?
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CHEMICALS / PHARMA: RESPONSES TO BREXIT VOTE
The Brexit vote at the end of June is keeping chemical and pharmaceutical companies in Germany busy. For the study in July and August this year, we have surveyed 200 key decision-makers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in Germany.
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How to achieve a best-in-class supply chain organization
The organization of the supply chain is becoming key to a company´s future success. Find out how different industrial manufacturing segments have structured their supply chain management and learn about a framework for shaping best-in-class supply chain organizations.
Business transformation: how to shape competitive edge
Although business transformations have become omnipresent in the chemical industry, patent remedies for successfully changing the way of doing business are hard to find. Our latest study analyzes the “recipes” of the most successful business transformations and provides best-practices you can learn from.