by | Oct 2017
Value pricing has been a topic in the chemicals industry for decades. Still, according to Simon-Kucher studies in the industry, managers feel they have to improve when it comes to their ability to capture value through better pricing. The authors describe what helps... by | Oct 2017
Raw material spend across the specialty chemicals industry is accounting for approx. 35% to 40% of net sales, representing their single highest cost position. Across the entire chemicals industry sustainable raw material cost reduction is even wider and often... by | Oct 2017
Research on the adoption of digital technologies has largely omitted the process industries. In this study, we address this research gap by presenting empirical evidence from a questionnaire survey comprising 86 responses from members of the German Water Partnership... by | Oct 2017
Ultraviolet radiation sources found many application areas in science and technology. They play an important role within several markets worldwide today. One of these markets is disinfection and photochemical purification of water which has been a growing market for... by | Jun 2017
Does the chemical industry lose its future? The ongoing wave of consolidation is profoundly changing the landscape of the chemical industry. Companies in the industry are more and more focused on M&A activities. But what are the reasons for this development? One...