by | Feb 2019
Abstract This article explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the process industries such as the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. We start by classifying the most prominent technologies comprised under the generic term of AI, define them, and... by | Feb 2019
Abstract Recent literature on organizational features and activities along the phases of convergent value chains is gathered in a classification framework. It is emphasized that within convergent value chains organizations lack certain competences and hence need to... by | Oct 2018
In order to be successful now and in the future, companies need to continuously sense their business environment in order to be able to seize emerging opportunities. The ability to identify and to invest in these upcoming chances will determine firm performance, in... by | Oct 2018
Over the past decade, the chemical industry has experienced increased competition, declining margins, shorter product life cycles and subsequently a strong tendency towards product commoditization. In response to these challenging circumstances, chemical companies... by | Oct 2018
Abstract Environmental regulation of China ́s chemical industry has tightened considerably in the last few years, both with regard to the amount of regulation introduced and the severity of its implementation. This has had an effect on a number of aspects of the...