by | Jun 2017
The chemical industry – much like all other industries as well – has entered the digital age. The targeted use of data in order to create growth or increase efficiencies is at the very core of digitalization. The term “data is the new oil” describes the strategic... by | Jun 2017
Abstract Managing industrial parks is a multi-billion euro business with special importance to the asset intensive chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Site managers face many challenges, one of them being attracting new investments to the site. This article... by | Jun 2017
In a time of increasing market pressure, managers value innovations as a precious currency. While shifting the focus away from incremental innovations at the level of molecules, companies in the chemical industry should consider a more systematic approach to the... by | Jun 2017
In a survey-based study including 42 companies of the chemical B2B industry, the usage and dissemination of Open Innovation (OI) initiatives are investigated. The article focuses on strategies and the motivation to implement OI tools. By summarizing the empirical... by | Feb 2017
When talking about innovation, the environment in which scientists and corporations operate is a crucial factor. Innovations are often generated in strong ecosystems with complementary resources. The increasing interest of companies in topics such as, for example,...