What does a petrochemical producer do when its most skilled workers have retired and its infrastructure is more than 60 years old? In 2015, the inefficiencies resulting from these two factors led an Italian management team to consider shutting their facility down. Company executives wondered whether they should invest their money in emerging countries/markets, or whether they should attempt to make their aging plant productive again. Adding to these complex decisions were the challenges faced by all petrochemical operations, which are held to strict safety and emissions guidelines. Since chemicals can be problematic or even hazardous if not used as intended, it is essential that they are correctly processed. The necessity for production efficiencies, the requirement for fisca

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