Insights from Day 2 of The Chemical Summit 2023 - Economics, Supply Chain, Digitization, Customer Value - Ep 136

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for The Chemical Summit. Held on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas.  Visit thechemicalsummit.comDiscover key insights and discussions on topics such as global economics, supply chain, digitization, and customer value.  Sharing insights from Day 2 of The Chemical Summit 2023, Victoria Meyer dives into topics that matter. We explore the expectation of a mild recession and its impact on different industries within the chemical sector, the long-term labor shortage and its resolution through immigration and automation, the critical role of data in business transformation, and the importance of upskilling existing talent. Some key points in today's episode:1. Understand the projected economic landscape and how it may impact the chemical industry.2. Gain insights into the labor shortage and explore potential solutions through immigration, automation, and upskilling.3. Recognize the significance of data in supporting supply chain, collaboration, and business differentiation.4. Explore strategies to upskill existing resources within the chemical industry to fill the demand for data analysis and digitization.5. Reflect on the importance of customer-centric approaches in creating value and driving sustainable growth in the chemical industry.Killer quote/insight: "Data is a differentiating factor in business transformation and is key to differentiate businesses to their customers and suppliers." - Pam Walker, UL SolutionsFollow The Chemical Summit on LinkedIn for updates about this year and next year’s events. https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-chemical-summit/ShowNotes created using CastMagic.io.  Check it out here: https://get.castmagic.io/ean5etivmzi1***Don’t miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player. ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review.***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at www.thechemicalshow.com.