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Green growth avenues in the cement ecosystem

– Collaboration across the value chain is pivotal to decarbonizing the built environment—and it needs to start today.
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The third wave of biomaterials: When innovation meets demand
– How corporate sustainability commitments could catalyze the next generation of bio-based chemicals and materials.
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The autonomous plant: Entering a new digital era
– The requirements of the energy transition present significant industry challenges. Energy companies must embrace new technologies,... transform management systems, and expand workforce capabilities.
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Inbound freight: The savings opportunity chemical players overlook
– As procurement sophistication increases, inbound freight—which makes up about 10 percent of raw-material spend—may... offer the best opportunity for further savings in the chemicals industry and beyond.
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COVID-19: Implications for business
– Our latest perspectives on the coronavirus outbreak, the twin threats to lives and livelihoods, and how organizations can prepare... for the next normal.

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Petrochemicals 2020: A year of resilience and the road to recovery
– Most companies showed recovery of revenues and profits to pre-COVID-19 levels in the third and fourth quarters. A deeper dive... into the numbers illustrates several implications for 2021.
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Getting value from advanced digital technology for industrial gas companies
– With relatively little risk, industrial gas companies can optimize parts of their operations with advanced technologies.
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A winning formula for specialty-chemical conglomerates
– An analysis of top-quartile specialty-chemical companies reveals important implications for value creation.

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The future of commodity trading
– A new normal of commodity trading will call for new types of traders.
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The right product, the right price: Purchasing solutions in chemicals
– Eleven key levers can reduce costs and provide category managers with real-time insights on volatile commodities prices.
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Getting real about mitigating price inflation
– Category managers can respond to inflation—and save their companies a lot of money in the months ahead.
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Creating a strong future for South Korea’s chemicals companies
– Many competitive advantages that once served South Korean chemicals companies have lost their power. Ten actions can help them... retain and build their position.
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How chemical players can win in the transition to digital platforms
– Many B2B buyers prefer purchasing products using digital channels. Choosing the right operating model is critical for reaching... customers across the chemical industry’s fragmented markets.
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Adapting your operating model to the next normal: The next big move in chemicals
– Increasing uncertainty in chemicals requires companies to adopt new operating models. Four guiding principles can help players... incorporate strategies that reflect the new realities of the industry.
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The state of the chemical industry—it is getting more complex
– Three trends may change the future of the chemical industry.
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The impact of COVID-19 on the global petrochemical industry
– The coronavirus pandemic coincided with an industry already entering a downcycle. Adapting to the next normal requires management... agendas that reflect lessons learned from the first half of 2020.
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What the future of mobility holds for chemical players
– Chemical companies will be affected by disruption in the automotive industry. Those expecting to flourish in the next normal must... meet the changes head-on and respond to three key trends.
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The 21st-century cement plant: Greener and more connected
– The cement plant of the future will embrace digitization and sustainability trends to earn a competitive advantage and build resilience.
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Tech-enabled asset productivity in chemicals and agriculture
– Selecting the right combination of traditional and tech-enabled maintenance and reliability solutions is critical to delivering... improved performance and higher operating margins.
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