Manufacturers in the chemical industry are continuously facing challenges — recalls, inefficiencies, and quality issues to name a few — and those that do not adapt risk falling behind the competition.

Industry 4.0 technologies have already had a significant impact on manufacturing, including in the chemical industry, providing advanced solutions that enable manufacturers to operate with more agility.

One such technology, artificial intelligence (AI), is facilitating new levels of visibility and understanding of materials as they flow upstream, midstream and downstream across the supply chain. AI helps manufacturers work smarter and confront challenges head on, leading to optimized operations, and significant improvements in yield and safety.