Harvard Business Review

MARCH 31, 2016

A company like Dow Chemical is a success story in this way. There are generally two answers: return on investment (ROI) and value of investment (VOI). ROI in this context is generally limited to examining the tangible benefits of a program, such as a reduction in medical costs or absenteeism.

Planning 8

Planning Incentives ROI Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

As the senior HR executive in charge of managing overseas assignments, Anton Danois made a point of spending time with Streuvels Chemicals' expatriate employees and their families. But managing European chemical plants was what he knew best, not overseeing an international mobility department. What's the ROI? Am I right?".

Case Study 11

Case Study Chemicals ROI Engineering 11

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2012

We put our money in because we saw an opportunity to turn a struggling company around and secure a high ROI. Starting in our biggest business — carpet tiles — our managers and staff have gone through the grinding process of identifying every single chemical in our products. We did that. Sounds pretty idealistic, doesn't it?

Strategy 11

Strategy McKinsey Chemicals Armstrong 11

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 12, 2015

” In more recent times, a British chemical engineer named Paul Thomas pronounced a vision “that one day we will be able to detect a previously undetectable tumour metabolising inside a human lung simply by asking a patient to breathe into a device.” Of course, this type of quantification is essential for business success.

System 8

System Long-term Chemicals Benchmarking 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2014

In his pushback, Cook made a larger point about not being a slave to ROI. All the major players in the personal care product value chain — the giants of consumer products, chemicals, and fragrances — were there (as was I). These companies are taking a broader view of a company’s purpose and focus.

Chemicals 13

Chemicals Short-term Energy Report 13

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Each year 40 high potential young leaders from around the globe come together and work in teams on projects like “How do we grow our business in the chemicals industry?” ” or “What is the growth potential for business in Mexico?” Bringing customers and providers together is becoming more common.

Agility 8

Agility Development Workshop Incubator 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Dow Chemical has reduced energy costs $9 billion since 1994. While it's a myth that companies make all decisions on ROI calculations (what was the exact return on that Super Bowl ad?), But the brutal logic of the McKibben, PwC, and McKinsey numbers applies at the microeconomic level as well. It's not so crazy.

McKinsey 8

McKinsey GDP Cost-Benefit Analysis Constraint 8