Digital Chemical Playbook

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The Digital Chemical Playbook is a podcast brought to you by the Digital Team at the DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials.  The DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 48 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,370 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.3 billion in 2021.

  1. What 25 Years in Chemicals Taught Me About Digital Transformation – With SpecialChem

    JAN 6

    What 25 Years in Chemicals Taught Me About Digital Transformation – With SpecialChem

    What happens when digital curiosity meets 25 years of chemical industry experience?   In this episode of The Digital Chemical Playbook, Christophe Cabarry, Founder and CEO of SpecialChem, reveals how digital tools, AI, and structured data are transforming the chemical industry. He shares the hidden truths about hybrid sales models, smarter product discovery, and why human expertise still matters in a digital world.   Discover how technology and experience combine to shape the future of chemicals.

    51 min
  2. Behind the Code: When Chemists Become Founders

    08/04/2025

    Behind the Code: When Chemists Become Founders

    What happens when a chemist dreams beyond the lab? In this episode of Digital Chemical Playbook, we meet Pere, CTO of KosmetiKOn, who turned his passion for formulation into a digitalmission. From the limits of traditional R&D to developing smart tools forthe cosmetics industry, Pere shares how AI and data are reshaping the science of beauty. This is more than innovation. It’s a new way to think, create and lead in today’s fast-moving world.

    35 min
  3. Breaking Barriers in Pharma: The Pharmaoffer Journey to Digital Excellence

    05/15/2025

    Breaking Barriers in Pharma: The Pharmaoffer Journey to Digital Excellence

    Join Ammar Badwy, CEO of Pharmaoffer, and host FlorianBrunet as they break barriers in the pharmaceutical supply chain with digital innovation. Discover how Pharmaoffer overcomes legacy systems, boosts transparency, and navigates price-driven markets for better business outcomes. Tune in for expert insights into driving digital excellence in pharma procurement.

    38 min
  4. The Future of Formulation: Using AI to Formulate and Deformulate

    03/18/2025

    The Future of Formulation: Using AI to Formulate and Deformulate

    Join Yahya Syed, CEO of Potion AI, and Florian Brunet as they discuss how AI-driven tools are transforming formulation, deformulation, and product development. Learn how AI accelerates R&D, enhances sustainability, and predicts market trends, helping companies innovate faster and more efficiently. Tune in now!

    35 min

  5. 10/02/2024

    The Rise of AI in Chemical Design: Insights with Prof. Katya Pas Associate Dean of Research from Monash University

    In this episode of the Digital Chemical Playbook, Florian Brunet hosts Prof. Katya Pas, Associate Dean Research, Science from Monash University. Prof. Katya explores the use of artificial intelligence in the chemical industry, specifically in designing and optimizing chemicals for production.   We discussed both the opportunities AI presents and the potential risks it poses, as well as how it can drive innovation in chemical research. Prof. Katya also shared insights on how AI is transforming traditional processes, providing a glimpse into the future of chemical production.   Subscribe to the Digital Chemical Playbook so you don’t miss any episodes on how AI is reshaping the chemical and ingredient industry!

    45 min

  6. 08/23/2024

    AI and Technology in Cosmetic Ingredients with Yann Chilvers, CEO of Covalo

    In this episode of the Digital Chemical Playbook, Florian Brunet had the pleasure of hosting Yann Chilvers, CEO and co-founder of Covalo. Covalo is a digital platform that connects cosmetic brands with suppliers, providing an online marketplace for sourcing ingredients, packaging, and services within the beauty and personal care industry. We discussed the growing role of Generative AI in the cosmetics industry, particularly in aiding data management. We also covered the importance of sustainability in material sourcing for cosmetics, emphasizing how technology and innovation are key assets in unlocking more sustainable opportunities for cosmetic ingredient suppliers and buyers. Subscribe to the Digital Chemical Playbook so you don't miss any episodes on what's transforming the chemical and ingredient industry!

    31 min

  7. 07/10/2024

    Challenges and Future Directions in the Chemical Industry, with ChemCloud

    In this episode David & Hector from ChemCloud share their insights on the challenges and future directions in the chemical industry. It is about Gen AI applied to chemicals and expected trends for the next 5 years.

    34 min
  8. Understanding the Impacts of Digital Transformation and eCommerce in the Chemical Industry With ChemCloud

    06/10/2024

    Understanding the Impacts of Digital Transformation and eCommerce in the Chemical Industry With ChemCloud

    Take a closer look at the effects of digitalization on the chemical industry with David Wright and Hector Williamson from ChemCloud. In this conversation, David and Hector provide insights into the digital transformation of the chemical industry and the impact of eCommerce evolution in the chemical industry.

    33 min
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The Digital Chemical Playbook is a podcast brought to you by the Digital Team at the DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials.  The DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 48 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,370 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.3 billion in 2021.

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  • Creator
    DKSH Performance Materials
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © DKSH Performance Materials
  • Show Website
    Digital Chemical Playbook