Digital transformation, or DX, is the process which organizations and businesses undergo to bring about changes in the use of digital technology and its impact on the individual lives of people, work and society. Digital transformation is one of the primary elements for the survival of businesses in every industry in the world, including in the chemicals industry.

The chemicals industry has been dominated by large global companies for many years but is slowly being influenced by smaller companies and the industry is changing significantly as it enters the digital age. As the current workforce ages and begins to retire, the chemicals industry struggles to hire younger employees who are interested in green innovation and being environmentally conscious. This whitepaper takes a look at how the chemicals industry can overcome the challenges it faces in digitizing the chemicals business.