The future of the chemical industry is now

The chemical industry is on the brink of profound change. Epic disruption is bringing new challenges and opportunities for those ready to seize them.

Our chemical industry consultants work across all segments of the industry, including basic and intermediate chemicals, polymers, fibers and elastomers, agricultural chemicals, paints and coatings, industrial gases, and other specialty chemicals.

With more than 30 years of deep industry expertise, we combine our chemical consulting and technology knowledge with the latest chemical industry trends to apply innovation, transformational strategies and digital enablement for growth, differentiation and superior operations.

Whether it's helping global chemical companies with mergers & acquisitions, optimizing plant operations, or implementing
SAP S/4HANA for business transformation, we’re helping to redefine the way the chemical industry works.

Discover how we are turning chemical insights into action.

Hydrogen: An opportunity for Europe and chemicals

Hydrogen: An opportunity for Europe and chemicals

As Europe moves toward climate neutrality, the chemical industry can make a big impact on decarbonization and build a growing role for hydrogen.

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Accenture’s 2020 Global Buyer Values Study for Chemicals

Chemical customers are ready to buy more, pay more

Chemical customers are ready to buy more, pay more

In our first report, we find that customers will buy more and pay more if their needs are met.

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Chemical customers are willing and able to switch

Chemical customers are willing and able to switch

Our second report explores how chemical companies can take action to become more customer centric.

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Misunderstanding chemical customer needs

Misunderstanding chemical customer needs

The importance of key customer needs is often over or underestimated, learn why in our third report.

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Chemicals consulting capabilities

From using AI to improve plant safety to creating smarter supply chains through data-driven analytics, see how we're digitizing the chemical industry.

Industry X: Production & Operations

Seize the benefits of digital in manufacturing by harnessing cloud, data and AI to build a better, more sustainable and profitable business.

Digital chemical plant

Less plant maintenance, more productivity and a safer work environment. Our digital plant solutions drive value.

CFO & Enterprise Value

Chemical industry CFOs have a new goal in mind — digitally reinvent how they operate, adopt tech and manage risk.

Customer, Sales & Service

As consumer expectations evolve, chemical firms need the right tech mix to unleash connectivity, engagement and relevance.

Supply Chain & Operations

The value of smart supply chains? More agile operations, optimized innovation cycles to deliver better customer experiences.

Talent & Organization

The beating heart of the chemical industry? Its workforce. Rethink talent strategies with a "people first" mindset.

Industry X innovation network

From Houston and Singapore to Antipolis and Essen, our innovation centers empower the chemical industry with solutions to unlock Industry X.

Strategy Consulting

Reshape your future by combining deep business insight with technology.

Technology Consulting

Invent the future with the right guidance, design thinking and innovation.

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Case studies

Finding a formula for success in Azure Cloud

Finding a formula for success in Azure Cloud

DuPont moved production quality systems to the cloud to enhance operations, real-time monitoring, flexibility and lower costs.

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Agricultural excellence through Azure Cloud

Agricultural excellence through Azure Cloud

Corteva migrated its laboratory systems to Azure cloud to enable streamlined data collection and scalability for future growth.

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Soaring to superior sales & production with AWS

Soaring to superior sales & production with AWS

A chemical company used IoT, cloud and DevOps to modernize manufacturing, improve production and drive sales.

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Achieving purchasing excellence in the cloud

Achieving purchasing excellence in the cloud

Sun Chemical optimized spending and functionality by moving its purchasing systems to the cloud.

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Ecolab transforms water management

Ecolab transforms water management

Ecolab collaborated with us to design a cloud solution that delivers exceptional customer value and optimizes water operations.

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Seeding success with HR transformation

Seeding success with HR transformation

Syngenta deployed a new HR service-delivery model. The result? A revolutionized employee experience.

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Capturing data to capture growth

Capturing data to capture growth

Covestro's integrated plant and engineering platform is driving performance and efficiency.

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Agile delivery transforms Sun Chemical

Agile delivery transforms Sun Chemical

Sun Chemical's shift to agile delivery transformed productivity, engagement and innovation.

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Versum transforms with SAP S/4HANA

Versum transforms with SAP S/4HANA

See how Versum optimizes operations and drives business transformation with SAP S/4HANA.

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EQUATE unifies its organization

EQUATE unifies its organization

When EQUATE Group needed a unified business process platform, we delivered a robust SAP solution.

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What we think

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Awards & recognition

We leverage our expertise and the latest digital tools to shape the future of the industry—from specialty chemicals to chemical manufacturers. Discover how our work distinguishes us as leaders.

RECOGNIZED BY VERDANTIX GREEN QUADRANT

Leader in Operational Excellence in Digital Services

2020 Recognition

RECOGNIZED BY HFS RESEARCH

No. 1 Service Provider for Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things

2020 Recognition

Recognized by HFS Research

No. 1 of top 10 manufacturing service providers

2019 Recognition

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Our leaders

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Bernd Elser

Managing Director – Chemicals, Global and Europe Lead and Natural Resources, Europe Lead

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Jennifer Helle

Managing Director – Chemicals and Natural Resources, North America Lead

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Yutaka Matsuzaki

Managing Director – Chemicals, Growth Markets Lead

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Chemicals blog

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What's reshaping the chemical industry? Learn more about the latest trends and insights transforming the industry.

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Why digital marketplaces deserve a chance in chemicals

Digital marketplaces can be an effective sales channel for chemical companies to improve customer experience and growth.

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Cost efficiency for 2021: The scene post-COVID

COVID-19 has created opportunities for chemical companies to try new ways of operating and cost baselines that can lead to greater, more sustainable value.

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Circular solutions to plastics waste

Chemical companies are uniquely positioned to find solutions to the plastics crisis. New material alternatives, processes and business models are key.

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News

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From manufacturing to chemical consulting, discover the latest news and innovations disrupting the chemical industry.

Accenture and SAP help Indorama Ventures accelerate its digital transformation by enhancing operational efficiency

Accenture and SAP SE are helping Indorama Ventures design, develop and deploy an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with SAP S/4HANA.

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Almost half of chemical companies fear losing markets due to not meeting customers' needs, new Accenture research shows

Despite seeing the upside of customer centricity, 46% of chemical companies/suppliers struggle to get it right and fear losing business to competitors.

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Accenture named as a leader in new Green Quadrant report for Operational Excellence Digital Services

Accenture has been positioned as a leader in the inaugural Verdantix 2020 Green Quadrant for Operational Excellence Digital Services report.

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Ready to reshape the future of chemicals? Bring your expertise and discover exciting chemical industry jobs here at Accenture.

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