Introducing SCGC’s Range of Digital Technologies Used Across the Value Chain
A June 2022 Deloitte article states, “Businesses in the petrochemical business must prioritize the following three factors if they wish to grow sustainably in the future. The first is innovation, followed by a focus on performance and cost efficiency, and the last is incorporating sustainability and circular economy concepts into corporate practices. The most crucial driving element that will drive the three factors mentioned above is the adoption of digital technology into all business functions, also known as industrial digitalization.
SCG Chemicals, or SCGC, a leading integrated chemical player in ASEAN for sustainability, serves as a model for companies in the industry that integrate digital technologies across the value chain. In addition, it has consistently led the development of digital innovations that improve the industry while promoting environmental sustainability. In this article, we are introducing a range of digital technologies that are SCGC’s key highlights.
Digital platforms for service enhancement
SCGC creates and develops a DCP or Digital Commerce Platform that connects customer orders to supply chain management data, providing our customers with real-time end-to-end data visibility in their ordering journey. This holistic platform resulted in a 70% reduction in consumer waiting time, where customers can track order status anytime from everywhere. It can also leverage data collecting customer voices for analysis to develop new products.
Strengthen upstream process
Feedstock sourcing is an essential starting point for all businesses. SCGC prioritizes this issue and has created machine learning to forecast market conditions by leveraging data to aid in processing, enabling decisions on feedstock sourcing that better fulfill customers’ demands.
SCGC develops and integrates its platforms by applying machine learning, digital twin or simulation, robotics, and the Internet of Things to optimize our business process and maximize reliability with the following solutions:
- Digital Reliability Platform. A comprehensive Asset Performance Management (APM) solution can predict equipment’s health, monitor performance, and enable advanced maintenance across operations to eliminate unplanned downtime.
- Digital twin or simulation equipped with artificial intelligence in real time to solve issues arising from the manufacturing process to maximize efficiency and production throughput. This can significantly minimize the time and waste associated with product transitions.
- AI Supervisory for Energy Analytics is used to monitor and reduce energy consumption and minimize GHG emissions used for monitoring and reducing energy consumption in production. The system also provides guidance to plant operators at any time and informs operators on energy efficiency.
- Advanced Lightning Protection Solution. SCGC and Critical Facility (Thailand) Company Limited or CFT has signed a memorandum of understanding for a collaboration on products and services to deliver an advanced integrated lightning protection solution. The goal is to elevate safety standards for operators in industrial plants and prevent damage to equipment and machinery, which may result in operational disruptions.
SCGC is committed to developing chemical innovations that meet all possibilities, continuously enhancing our services, and applying digital technology to increase efficiency throughout the value chain. In addition, it establishes partnerships with all sectors to collectively care for the environment and society while simultaneously fostering sustainable growth for the present and future.
