Research & publications
 How LED is Revolutionizing the Lighting Sector
The growth of LED technology has led to a revolution in the lighting market. Leading companies will navigate short-term changes safely and build a long-term competitive advantage.
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 Reaching Peak O&M Performance in Power Generation
Major changes are hitting Europe’s power generation market. The focus now is on operational performance—improving the availability, flexibility, and commercial and technical efficiency of conventional power plants.
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 The Smart Meter Mandate
EU regulations are leading national authorities to deploy smart meters. What are the implications for telecoms and data service providers?
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CHIMEA: A Global Trading Force and Petrochemicals Hub
As the CHIMEA region's economic power strengthens, it has focused on developing a strong petrochemicals industry.
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The Race Is On
Chemical companies' long-term success depends on the ability to identify and exploit future growth segments, including "cleantech."
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Manage Risk in a World of Wild Cards
22 November - 5 December 2010 — ICIS Chemical Business
Successful companies are improving their risk management capabilities to address supply threats posed by unforeseen risks.
By Kish Khemani, Andy Walberer and Oliver Zeranski
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Chemical Company Targets: Agility, Risk, Sustainability
As the global economic crisis eases, the future of the chemical industry in Europe looks bright. But with market conditions still volatile, a tireless focus on business agility, risk and sustainability will be vital for long-term success.
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Steel's Challenge
As the market remains volatile, steel producers must vigilantly manage the steel price volume equation.
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New Kids on the Block
September / October 2010 — Renewable Energy World
A.T. Kearney offers a strategic rationale and emerging business models for utility-scale investment in distributed, renewable energy technologies.
By Jochen Hauff, Patrick Haischer, and Kish Khemani
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Smart Grids
The prospects for smart grids in Europe are indeed promising, but devoloping sustainable smart grids remains a major challenge.
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Driving Down the Cost of Raw Materials
Amid volatile raw materials markets, companies must become more agreessive in managing their purchasing strategies.
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Onsite Service Providers in the Chemical Industry
The providers of onsite services in the chemical industry are confronting rocky economic conditions and the impact of globalization.
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Mining + Steel: How Will M&A Play Out?
Is recent merger and acquisition activity in steel and mining the result of an adjustment to economic trends?
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Excellence in Capital Projects
The vast majority of large capital projects are customized, with tailored components and individually designed contracting strategies. Because engineers like to engineer, this tailored approach is built into the DNA of many project-based organizations.
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Oil-Sands Lessons
April 2010 — Oil and Gas Investor
Improving the design and execution of large oil-sands capital projects could significantly reduce life-cycle costs, and research provides seven keys for managers of smaller projects.
By Neal Walters, Vance Scott, and Hakan Civi
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A Green China or a Gray China?
Taking preemptive measures to build a green nation should no longer be an option but an imperative for China, especially given the serious challenges and opportunities to create a future economic growth engine.
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Chemical Customer Connectivity Index—C3X
The eocnomic turmoil is lifting for the European chemical industry. Where does it go from here?
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Planning and the Process Industries
September 2009 — Supply Chain Mangement Review
To build for future success, process companies and others that operate in industries with a high fixedcost asset base need to evaluate their current people, processes and systems.
By Kish Khemani, Andrew Walberer and Oliver Zeranski
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Controlling Complexity in the Chemical Industry
Companies that take control of their complexity can release hidden earnings potential, in some cases increasing margins by 2 to 5 percent.
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End-to-End Commodity Management in the Chemical Industry
A comprehensive approach from sourcing to pricing.
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