Technology Magazine December 2020 | Page 209

We are Evonik - Leading Beyond Chemistry | Evonik
We are Evonik - Leading Beyond Chemistry | Evonik
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209 explaining why we believe that digital transformation is something that will occur in our industry . Without people even the best technology will never materialise if people do not understand the benefits .”
In the chemical B2B space , Hahn reflects on the industry ’ s technologycentred approach . “ With engineering , technology and sustainability at the heart of most industries , being an early adopter - particularly when it comes to production and technology - has ensured that the chemical industry has sustained its place , where other industries have been lost .” Hahn further comments that in today ’ s digital era , “ representatives of our industry have broadened the technology discussion from a production or R & D standpoint , to harnessing technology in the administrative space relating to the digitalisation of corporate finance and human resources , taking advantage of artificial intelligence ( AI ), robotic process automation ( RPA ) and blockchain . With every aspect of our business being affected by technology , we need to ensure that we have the
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