The chemical industry is facing a perfect storm: supply chain disruptions, the urgent call for decarbonization, and a shrinking workforce. To navigate these turbulent waters, chemical manufacturers are turning to digital innovation.
From predicting and preventing supply chain bottlenecks to optimizing production processes with AI, digital solutions present real fixes for the industry. By embracing these technologies, the chemical industry can not only overcome its current challenges but also lead a sustainable future, where operations are safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.
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- Learn about the top priorities for chemicals firms
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About the authors
Research Director, Industrial Transformation
Malavika leads the Verdantix Industrial Transformation practice. The team’s current research focusses on digital technologies and services that enable industrial operations become safer, efficient and sustainable such as asset maintenance and performance, industrial AI and data management, connected workforce and field service management, process safety and industrial engineering, design and construction. Malavika has over 20 years’ experience in research and strategy consulting. Malavika previously worked at Frost & Sullivan, managing and delivering advisory projects for clients involving expansion, acquisition, benchmarking and product development strategies. Malavika holds a MSc in Economics from Madras School of Economics.
Research Director, ESG & Sustainability
Kimberly Knickle is Research Director of the ESG & Sustainability practice at Verdantix. Her research areas encompass ESG regulations and reporting, ESG risk, supply chain sustainability, circular economy, social impact, and sustainable finance. Kim has worked for more than 20 years in the IT industry, providing research and analysis to help companies invest wisely in new technologies. Before joining the analyst industry, she held various roles in IT services, engineering and product safety testing, beginning her career at Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Kim holds an MBA from Boston University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Cornell.
Principal Analyst
Kiran is a Principal Analyst in the Verdantix Industrial Transformation practice. His current research agenda focuses on emerging solutions and global market trends across the process industries, with a particular interest in APM, AIP and process simulation solutions. Prior to joining Verdantix, Kiran worked at Siemens DI, where he gained experience in advanced process modelling and digital twin technologies. Kiran holds an MEng in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nottingham.