Industry 4.0: Top Challenges for Chemical Manufacturing

January 3, 2018

Industry 4.0 is transforming chemical manufacturing. Companies are adapting to the digital world, recognizing the power of “connection” among products, production equipment, and personnel. But transformation entails challenges. Some are specific to organizations, depending on where they are with regard to technology, operations, and resources. Others, such as meeting standards and implementing best practices, are challenges that confront all companies, and are key to maximizing partnerships and collaborations.

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