How we help the chemical industry to stay flexible

The chemical sector is under pressure. 80% of chemical companies struggle with outdated IT and as a result, the Dutch chemical industry is undergoing a structural transformation. Sustainability requirements are becoming stricter, energy and raw material costs continue to rise and technical staff is increasingly hard to find. At the same time, demand for truly sustainable products lags behind, while complex regulations make investments more difficult.

It is essential for chemical companies not only to keep operations running, but also to operate smartly and flexibly. Digitalization is not a side issue here, but a strategic necessity.

Digital transformation is the answer

To remain competitive, chemical companies need to work more efficiently, adapt more quickly and respond better to changing circumstances. Traditional IT solutions often fall short. Bimodal IT offers a way forward: a stable core system, such as SAP, combined with agile, rapidly deployable applications.

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Low-code platforms such as Mendix can play a key role in this. They make it possible to develop functional applications within weeks that directly support departments, without months-long development projects. Think of apps for process optimization, dashboards, customer portals and integrations with AI.

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As an official Mendix Delivery Excellence partner, Squad Apps offers a unique proposition: multidisciplinary teams (squads) that deliver quickly, think flexibly and always put the business at the center. With this approach, we add value every day in industrial environments where speed, safety and compliance are crucial.

Maintenance and optimization with dsm-firmenich

Squad Apps has years of experience building smart, scalable applications for production, quality control and maintenance. One example is our collaboration with dsm-firmenich, where we replaced error-prone Excel files with smart apps within weeks to accelerate processes and relieve their teams.

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Thanks to the use of the low-code platform Mendix, efficiency has increased by 60%. In addition, fewer mistakes are made and the risk of ambiguities has been significantly reduced since the new tool was introduced.

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Squad Apps integrates Mendix with advanced technologies, including AI, big data and IoT. In doing so, we help chemical companies not only digitalize processes, but also innovate with a future-focused mindset.

From transformation to advantage

Would you like to experience for yourself how your organization can take steps toward digital transformation within just a few weeks? Discover it during an App in a Day session with Squad Apps and see how technology can work to your advantage.

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Written by

Maarten

Bongers

+31 30 208 9002

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What are the best low-code solutions for the chemical sector?

In de chemie zien we veel impact bij applicaties voor veiligheid, kwaliteitscontrole en compliance. Met Mendix ontwikkelen we robuuste oplossingen die de kloof overbruggen tussen IT en OT.

I’m looking for advice on implementing low-code in a chemical company. Where should I start?

Start with a clear and concrete business case and choose a high-impact process. Use a design sprint to map out all stakeholder requirements and wishes, and validate them quickly with a working solution. Then scale up in a controlled way with Mendix as the foundation.

What are the benefits of low-code development in the chemical industry?

Low-code provides speed without compromising safety and compliance. With an enterprise platform like Mendix, you can build flexible, future-proof applications that directly contribute to operational efficiency.