Blogs

Read our blogs to stay informed about the latest trends, advancements, and best practices in the chemical manufacturing industry

October 27, 2023

The 5 Principles of Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing

The chemical manufacturing sector is characterised by complex processes, stringent sustainability standards, and constant technological advancements. Continuous improvement is a […]
September 25, 2023

From Silos to Synergy: Unlock Operational Efficiency

Digital transformation in the manufacturing industry is about leveraging data and technology to improve operational efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. Breaking […]
August 25, 2023

Enhancing Sustainability in Chemical Manufacturing: Small Shifts, Big Impact

In chemical manufacturing, fostering sustainability often focuses on monumental projects, but the potential for positive change lies in incremental improvements […]
July 25, 2023

5 Technologies Transforming Chemical Manufacturing

The chemical industry has experienced significant changes in recent years, with the emergence of substantial challenges. The energy crisis in […]
July 5, 2023

The 7 Types of Green Waste in Chemical Manufacturing

Sustainability is a critical aspect of our present and future well-being, as it encompasses a vast array of interconnected issues […]
May 3, 2023

How to develop an innovative mindset in the chemical industry

Big, disruptive innovations may grab headlines, but they’re not the only form of innovation in a chemical manufacturing organisation.   While […]
April 3, 2023

8 Actions to Building a Data Democratised Organisation

Many professionals in the chemical manufacturing industry equate data democratisation to data access. This article aims to clarify the distinction between […]
December 7, 2022

Data is Important But People Are Key to Sustainable Manufacturing Success

While improved processes and new technologies help, little can be achieved without people. People are key to sustainable manufacturing. Here, we […]
September 14, 2022

3 Elements of Digital Sustainable Continuous Improvement  

In today’s data-centric world, the chemical manufacturing sector strives for enhanced safety, heightened sustainability, and optimal efficiency. But how can […]
August 21, 2022

Three Lean Tools To Nurture Continuous Improvement [Kaizen, Kaikaku, Kakushin]

“When you only have a hammer, everything looks like a nail.”  Abraham Maslow was right. While the hammer is a […]
August 10, 2022

Is Your Continuous Improvement Process Truly Continuous? 

Chemical manufacturing needs to be safer, more sustainable, and more efficient than ever. Achieving sustainable continuous improvement requires an enterprise-level […]
July 13, 2022

5 Steps to Avoid Wasting Time on GEMBA

Businesses have been striving to improve performance by re-engineering processes for decades, however, in manufacturing, efficiency and sustainability are still […]
June 22, 2022

The Power of Visual Management: Keep it Simple. And Visual

Let’s start this article with a test: how would you interpret the picture below? Unless you have lived all your […]
June 7, 2022

How to Achieve Consensus in Chemical Manufacturing

Incorporating the philosophy of continuous improvement into a company’s operations can be achieved through various methods. For example, pilot projects […]
June 15, 2020

Value in Dormant Manufacturing Data

While the hype around big data, IoT and Industry 4.0 is all fairly recent, the core concepts, processes and practices […]
June 15, 2020

Design Thinking in Manufacturing

WHY GENERIC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS DON’T WORK IN MANUFACTURING? Does this sound familiar…your manufacturing company makes the long overdue decision to […]
June 11, 2020

Cyzag Wins Covid-19 Data Challenge

The Cyzag team responded to a call by the kaggle data science community to help the world health organization improve its understanding of the Covid-19 pandemic.  The team’s effort stood out […]