Exploring Digital Strategies and Risks for Chemicals with Pam Walker of UL Solutions - Ep 151
02/20/24 • 29 min
Explore the dynamic landscape of digital transformation in the chemical industry with Pam Walker, the Director and General Manager of Data Intelligence, and Insights at UL Solutions, as she shares insights and strategies with host Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show. In this episode, Pam discusses the evolution of digital solutions in the chemical industry, drawing from her 20 years of experience and leadership in the field. From the challenges of digitization to the pivotal role of data quality and trusted partners in driving successful digital strategies, Pam offers valuable insights to help companies navigate the complexities of embracing digital technologies.
Victoria and Pam discuss the importance of strategic alignment and adoption in the industry and the challenges that hold companies back from realizing their digital potential.
Join the conversation to gain perspectives on the unmet needs in digitization, the critical role of change management, and the exciting prospects for the chemical industry's digital future.
Join Victoria and Pam as they discuss:
- Identifying unmet needs in the digitization space
- What's holding companies back from going digital?
- How digital helps companies outpace their competitors
- Understanding risk in digital
- Engaging employees in digital strategies and change management
- What's on the horizon for digital and chemicals
Killer Quote: "Dig the well before you're thirsty.” - Pam Walker
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Explore the dynamic landscape of digital transformation in the chemical industry with Pam Walker, the Director and General Manager of Data Intelligence, and Insights at UL Solutions, as she shares insights and strategies with host Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show. In this episode, Pam discusses the evolution of digital solutions in the chemical industry, drawing from her 20 years of experience and leadership in the field. From the challenges of digitization to the pivotal role of data quality and trusted partners in driving successful digital strategies, Pam offers valuable insights to help companies navigate the complexities of embracing digital technologies.
Victoria and Pam discuss the importance of strategic alignment and adoption in the industry and the challenges that hold companies back from realizing their digital potential.
Join the conversation to gain perspectives on the unmet needs in digitization, the critical role of change management, and the exciting prospects for the chemical industry's digital future.
Join Victoria and Pam as they discuss:
- Identifying unmet needs in the digitization space
- What's holding companies back from going digital?
- How digital helps companies outpace their competitors
- Understanding risk in digital
- Engaging employees in digital strategies and change management
- What's on the horizon for digital and chemicals
Killer Quote: "Dig the well before you're thirsty.” - Pam Walker
***Don’t miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player.
***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review.
***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at https://www.thechemicalshow.com
Wondering how we produce our podcast?
- We use Transistor to publish our podcast. Check it out here: https://transistor.fm/?via=victoria
- We use CastMagic.io to create ShowNotes, Newsletters, Social Media posts and more. Check it out here: https://get.castmagic.io/ean5etivmzi1
- We use Descript to edit and transcribe each podcast episode. Follow this link to learn more: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=DdZ2MA
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The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business - Exploring Digital Strategies and Risks for Chemicals with Pam Walker of UL Solutions - Ep 151
Transcript
When we talk about digitization I don't think that people really understand is it a tactic for me? Is it a strategy for me? And at the end of the day, one of the biggest is really being able for a chemical company to associate a KPI to their digitization strategy It sounds elementary, but we have to start there. And most people start with wanting to check the box of a digital strategy. But if we start with the end in mind of the problem that we're tryi
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