This will require improvements in data security, quality, and reliability, as well as data compression technologies. Work with government to improve knowledge of molecular modeling and simulation as they apply to the chemical process industry by encouraging the government to enhance the transfer of process simulation and modeling techniques to the private sector. Encourage the development of standards for transferring models and model parameters to facilitate the use of modeling and simulation technologies. Encourage the development of expert systems and intelligent decision- support tools that are flexible enough to model multinational, multiproduct enterprises for use in business decision making. The revenue-generating capability of the chemical industry is derived from its capability to deliver chemicals and materials that satisfy customer needs.
Manufacturing operations play a key role in that activity.
To achieve improvements in these areas, the industry should Encourage customer and supplier focus in a partnering fashion with emphasis on reliability of supply, continuous improvements in product quality and consistency, and responsiveness to change. Encourage improvement in production capabilities to continuously improve process safety, reduce the impact of manufacturing processes and products on the environment, and speed up access to product and process information, thus enabling quick response to change and easing management of improvements. Develop the technology to build plants in a shorter time and at lower cost to allow reconfiguration of plants as markets change. Enhance the supply chain enterprise system by giving it a chemical industry focus. Expand the capability for global operations and commerce.