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Finding New Applications for Bio-Based Chemicals with Anton Zhloba
The increasing awareness of environmental issues and the need for sustainable development has led to a growing interest in bio-based chemicals. Finding new applications for these chemicals is becoming increasingly important as we seek to replace traditional...
Building an Inclusive Culture with Dr. Lauran Star
An inclusive culture is one that celebrates and embraces the uniqueness and differences of everyone. There is evidence that companies or organizations with an inclusive culture tend to have people who are highly motivated, engaged, and productive at whatever they do. ...
In Daily Pursuit of Excellence with Sam Smolik
Excellence is a quality that is highly valued and sought after in both personal and professional settings. In a company, excellence can lead to increased customer satisfaction, improved employee morale and productivity, and ultimately, increased profits. For...
Five Key Themes for Cleaning Industry in 2023 from ACI Annual Conference
In early February, I attended the ever-popular American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Conference. This week, I am sharing with you all some insights that I’ve learned from that conference. There are valuable insights coming from companies across the cleaning value...
Commercializing Bio-Based Chemicals for Energy Production with Tom Swanson
The energy sector is responsible for extracting, refining, or supplying consumable fuels, like coal, oil, and gas. In the coming years, and with the advancement of technology, we will see massive progression in engineering and innovation that will bring us more...
Lighting the Path to Decarbonization with Trevor Best
Sustainability and carbon reduction are key focus areas of the chemical industry. Many countries and companies have Net Zero targets to support a more sustainable future, including decarbonization. Innovation is critical. One of the key innovators in...
Digital Transformation in Chemicals with Christophe Cabarry & Jay Bhatia
Digital transformation is the process of integrating digital technology into all aspects or areas of your company or organization. In this episode, Victoria Meyer has a conversation with two experts in digital transformation. Christophe Cabarry is the Chief Executive...
The Importance of Operational Excellence With John Yagel
Companies across the chemical industry have some of the same drivers - a focus on value, process safety, product quality, customer excellence, and ultimately profitability. Yet, some companies and industries do it better than others. The difference? Operational...
2023 Chemical Investment Outlook with Trey Hamblet
The year 2022 has ended and we are now in 2023 with so many things ahead of us in our industry. Join Victoria and Trey Hamblet, the Vice President of Research at Industrial Info Resources (IIR), as they talk about the 2023 outlook on chemical investment, how that...