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Chemical distribution growing faster than consumption
Posted on June 29th, 2017 by Heidi Finch in Chemicals Industry News and Analysis
Chemicals distribution sector growth is outpacing chemical industry consumption, itself growing at rates above global GDP, and this is expected to continue until 2022. Specialty chemicals growth is also outpacing commodity growth and this is set to continue over the same timeframe, according to Udo Jung, a managing director at Boston Consulting Group. Continue reading “Chemical distribution growing faster than consumption” »
Chemical industry more open to digital innovation
Posted on November 22nd, 2016 by Heidi Finch in Chemicals Industry News and Analysis
The chemical industry recognizes that digital innovation can help it stay competitive. It is important for the industry to identify the key digital technology building blocks and tap into possible shared digital benefits across industries Continue reading “Chemical industry more open to digital innovation” »
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