by Daniel Murad | Jul 2025 | Insider Insights
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...
by Robert Kramer | May 2025 | Insider Insights
Common Loss DriversAvailability LossPerformance LossQuality LossTracking Metrics on the Shop FloorAdditional Benefits of OEE While some specialty chemicals companies are unfortunately in “freeze” mode during these times of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, others...
by Daniel Murad | May 2025 | Insider Insights
InnovationOperationsMergers and AcquisitionsLook to the Future Uncertainty continues to cause concern throughout the international business landscape, and the specialty chemicals and advanced materials sectors are no exception. When faced with shifting tariffs,...
