Change is upon us.
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. – William Arthur Ward The “lockdown” continues and there are some indications it will likely extend well into 2020. Thousands of businesses are planning and...
Disruptions. Questions. Tough Questions.
It’s been almost two months since western markets have started experiencing major disruptions due to COVID-19. The fact that you are likely reading this from your “home office” is proof that this pandemic is re-shaping the way we interact on a personal and...
Fresh Beginnings
We at Polymermarketplace are already deep into our plans for 2020. Let's start by announcing our new website! We’ve freshened up our look to provide a better representation of what our company has to offer. Furthermore, we continue to develop many new and innovative...
Season’s Greetings and Happy Holidays
We all have our favorite memories of our successes in 2019 and we are all better because of them. Over the next few weeks, as we close the year, we invite you to take time to reflect on the many exciting developments that the polymers industry is undergoing at the...
20 reasons for a digital transformation in 2020
“Any company designed for success in the 20th century is doomed for failure in the 21st” - author and futurist, Salim Ismael. Take a moment to think about how much technology has changed our lives in twenty years and then try to imagine how much more technology will...
Digital Transformation Requires Leadership
As the digital revolution marches on, managers can sometimes feel pressure to jump on board for all the wrong reasons. Misperceived complexity, resistance to change and unknown risks are some of the reasons why digital transformation can seem overwhelming. In...
Polymermarketplace is proud to announce its collaboration with Braskem!
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Polymermarketplace B.V. is thrilled to announce that it is now powering the e-commerce platform for one of the largest global polymer producers, Braskem S.A. Neifor B. Acosta, CEO of Polymermarketplace B.V. confirms that “digital...
A Map for Digital Initiatives
Summer is here and it is the perfect time to think about new ideas. Here’s one: how can I get my business on the path towards a digital transformation? Doing nothing is a big risk when considering a future global economy that will be as flat as the mobile device...
Maturing of the Digital Market
Here are some interesting points for your business to consider today: Approximately half of purchasing agents are now under 35 years of age; Digital behavior in communication and purchasing rationale differ significantly from former generations; Digital age users are...
Digitalization is Now – Part II
Digitalization initiatives can quickly and easily increase margins by three percent (3%) or more. This is just one of the many conclusions delivered at the Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical Association’s (GPCA) 11th annual Supply Chain Conference that focused on Getting...