8 May, 2021KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRYBy Jane Arnold, Head of Global Process Control Technology, CovestroThe chemical process industry could significantly benefit from embracing new technologies. If the improvements are implemented in a sustainable way then companies will maintain a competitive advantage by improving safety, energy usage, and throughput all while driving down costs. To that end, organization require more than just implementing software. To be successful, companies must consider comprehensive employee participation in order to have that software provide value and become sustainable. Software developers must captivate end users and involve them in the solutions to pique their interest with the user experience. If they do so, users will embrace these technologies and adoption will last, resulting in an improved bottom line for the company, achievement of mission-critical business objectives, and increased employee satisfaction.Why Co-ownership is so CriticalI am often asked, "How do you make your solutions sustainable"? This question is the most critical of all in reference to digitalization in manufacturing. I have spent the last 30 years in technology and have first-hand experience about what works. Most companies have a change management program when something new is rolled out. What is often missed is what happens afterwards. Anyone who has worked in manufacturing knows that a top-down push often does not last. The OPINIONJane Arnold
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