by Susan Sutton | Aug 2025 | Insider Insights
What was your background before joining ChemQuest?Why did you decide to join ChemQuest?How have your past experiences informed the work you do to support our clients now?What sorts of projects do you find to be the most interesting and engaging?What are some trends...
by Crystal Morrison, Ph.D. | Aug 2025 | Insider Insights
Technical Feasibility: Is It Scientifically and Technically Achievable?Example: Additives to Enhance BiodegradabilityThe Role of Intellectual PropertyManufacturing Readiness: Can We Produce It at Scale?Integration with Interdisciplinary TeamsBringing It All Together...
by Daniel Murad | Jul 2025 | Insider Insights, Featured
Adaptability is KeyAvoid Brittle MentalitiesKeep an Open Mind The first half of 2025 can be summed up in one word: uncertainty. Potential tariffs, trade wars, and geopolitical conflicts have all combined to drive a cautious attitude for governments, industries,...
by Crystal Morrison, Ph.D. | Jul 2025 | Insider Insights
Step 1: Understand Market AttractivenessStep 2: Evaluate Competitive Positioning and DifferentiationStep 3: Assess Commercial ReadinessExample: Low-VOC Construction AdhesiveIntegration with Interdisciplinary TeamsBringing It All Together In the first post of this...
by Robert Kramer | Jun 2025 | Insider Insights
Understanding (and Improving) the FTR ScoreOther Key Performance IndicatorsKPI Scorecards First time right (FTR) is both a manufacturing principle and a key performance indicator (KPI) that denotes the percentage of product that is produced within specification....
by Crystal Morrison, Ph.D. | Jun 2025 | Insider Insights
The Case for Interdisciplinary CollaborationWho Should Be at the Table?Aligning Early Around a Common FrameworkCollaboration in Action: A Hypothetical ExampleWhat Happens When You Skip this Step?Looking Ahead In the specialty chemicals and materials industry, the pace...
