Chemical companies once had distinct market segments with quite predictable volumes and sales expectations, but this has drastically changed because customer behavior has evolved. The automotive industry, the distribution and packaging sector, and the construction industry are under intense... Read More

There are many opportunities in today’s chemical industry. New markets, new products, new partnerships – they seem to be popping up everywhere. In addition to new opportunities, there are also new regulations and greater demands for sustainability. As exciting as all this may be, it also adds... Read More

According to Deloitte’s 2021 Chemical Industry Outlook, consumers increasingly value sustainability and prioritize products based on circularity and carbon footprint. At the same time, government regulations are placing increased pressure on companies to meet strict new sustainability goals. Ready... Read More

We’re all familiar with the concept of getting in the way of our own success. Unfortunately, I’ve seen many companies struggle with this same impediment when it comes to innovation performance. Yes, your organization has great ideas, but are your internal structure, culture and priorities... Read More

According to a recent Accenture report, 75% of global consumer packaged goods (CPG) executives say the stakes for innovation have never been higher. And there’s good reason for these big company executives to feel that way. The report found that large and mid-size CPG companies had seen their... Read More

In the early days of the Covid pandemic last year, sudden shifts in consumer purchasing habits caused an unexpected demand for many goods. This resulted in significant supply chain disruptions and a lot of empty store shelves. While frustrating, it was easy for people to understand why a... Read More

At its core, a start-up is a small company trying to scale. Early on, innovation is the result of continuous ideation and quickly pivoting to market changes. But as start-ups grow into large companies, flexibility is replaced by stringent product management processes that account for every detail.... Read More

In recent years, the position of Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) has gone from a footnoted curiosity to a mainstream trend. And now we have data-driven evidence that CINOs play an important role in driving growth for their companies. In Wellspring’s 2021 R&D and Innovation Agenda report, the... Read More

McKinseypublished a fascinating report on the future of manufacturing CPG companies. Read More

For innovators, finding a purpose for work, career and life is essential. Find out how Mike Harris, Innovation & Growth Specialist at Innovate UK EDGE, found his. Read More