Collaboration in the context of industry convergence – an overview

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...

Sensing and seizing opportunities

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...

Specialty chemicals and contending with forces of change

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...

The need for diversity in the chemical industry

by | Oct 2018

Abstract The signs are clear, the focus on Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in business is by no stretch of the imagination just a fad. It will therefore also remain an important issue for chemical industry companies in years to come. An extensive survey of Russell...