by | Feb 2020
Abstract Transforming the chemical industry to carbon neutrality requires abundant and cheap renewable energy as well as synergies and flexibilities from a convergence of the chemical and energy markets. Decarbonization strategies need to manage technical, financial... by | Feb 2020
Abstract Cooper introduced the Stage-Gate® process to structure the new product development (NPD) process in the late 1980s. Empirical evidence showed that successfully managing the NPD process helps firms to outperform their competitors over long periods of time.... by | Feb 2020
Abstract The aim of this article is to review the theory of disruptive innovation over the course of its development and analyze its theory building process. The analysis is framed through the theory of scientific development proposed by Thomas S. Kuhn (2012). The... by | Oct 2019
The economic outlook for the upcoming quarters is rather shaky. As a supplier to almost any other industry, the chemical industry is negatively impacted by recessionary trends. A shrinking demand of the global manufacturing industry for instance,severely affects the... by | Oct 2019
1 Introduction When examining the chemical industry, it is important to differentiate between commodity chemicals – which are often manufactured via large-scale, bulk volumes – and specialty and fine chemicals – manufactured for customized applications and...