The Criticality of Product Master Data in a Digital & AI World
Practical insights from one of the chemical industry's leading commercial executives
An exclusive conversation with Dan Futter, Chief Commercial Officer at Dow
ionicPIM is the result of 20+ years of experience in building the largest online catalogs of commercially available chemicals (5,800+ suppliers, 350k products)
Producer - Distributor PIM-to-PIM connection
Tired of sending or requesting product documentation again and again?
With ionicPIM, producers and distributors share product data and documentation with one-click, enabling faster distribution of the most updated content, while reducing the number of unnecessary emails and phone calls.
Designed for business users to create and operate
Built-in chemical data models
Producer - distributor PIM-to-PIM connection
Chemical-specific nomenclatures
Multi-industry product views
Direct data export with SpecialChem
Integration with Agilis Digital Commerce platform
Support with product data input and maintenance
An information system designed BY and FOR chemical industry professionals
ionicPIM is the product of collaboration between SpecialChem, the world’s leading material selection platform, and Agilis, the premier provider of digital commerce solutions for the chemical industry. Both companies were founded by seasoned industry professionals with decades of experience working for companies such as Arkema and BASF, with the explicit mission of bringing digital buying, selling, promoting, and product information management practices to chemical producers and distributors.
Download a concise 4-page executive interview capturing Dan Futter's first-hand perspective on Product Master Data, AI, digital transformation, and customer experience, drawing on years of practical experience leading commercial transformation at one of the world's leading chemical companies.
What You'll Learn
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Executive insights for chemical manufacturers and distributors
In this exclusive Executive Conversation, Daniel Futter shares his perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the chemical industry.
You'll discover:
- Why Product Master Data has become a strategic business capability
- Why AI increases the importance of trusted product information
- How customer expectations are reshaping digital transformation
- Why governance is essential for successful AI initiatives
- Practical lessons learned from Dow's digital transformation journey
Why Download This Executive Conversation?
Unlike a traditional white paper, this Executive Conversation provides the perspective of a senior chemical industry executive on some of today's most pressing business challenges.
In just a few minutes, you'll gain practical insights on:
AI Readiness: Why successful AI initiatives depend on trusted Product Master Data.
Digital Transformation: Lessons learned from building digital customer experiences at scale.
Customer Experience: Why customer expectations should shape every digital initiative.
Product Master Data: Why trusted product information has become a strategic business asset.
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- Executive Interview (4 pages)
- Key takeaways from the executive
- Actionable insights for chemical organizations.
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This Executive Conversation is designed for decision-makers across the chemical industry (Chemical Manufacturers, Specialty Chemical Companies, Chemical Distributors), including:
CEOs, Chief Commercial Officers, Chief Digital Officers, CIOs, Marketing Directors, Product Management Leaders, Digital Transformation Leaders, Product Data & Master Data Managers.
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About The Speaker
About ionicPIM
Meet Dan Futter, Chief Commercial Officer, Dow
Dan Futter leads Dow's global commercial strategy and customer engagement initiatives.
Drawing on years of experience leading digital transformation within one of the world's leading chemical companies, he shares practical insights on how Product Master Data supports AI readiness, customer experience and long-term business growth.
ionicPIM delivers Product Master Data solutions purpose-built for the chemical industry.
Combining chemical-specific software, managed data services and over 25 years of industry expertise from SpecialChem and Agilis, ionicPIM helps manufacturers and distributors create, govern and activate trusted Product Master Data to accelerate digital transformation, improve customer experience and prepare for AI.
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