Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

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Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

The primary goal for any manufacturing or process organization is to produce a profit and return on net asset (RONA) to shareholders and other stakeholders. Safety and environmental performance are secondary goals – not secondary in importance, but no manufacturing plant was ever built with the sole and explicit purpose of being safe and environmentally responsible.

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The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry
Reshaping Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing

The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry

SOCMA's Jenn Klein examines how specialty chemical manufacturers — the invisible backbone behind pharmaceuticals, electronics, agriculture, and energy — are navigating supply chain shifts, policy uncertainty, and constant change while remaining resilient, disciplined, and focused on execution.