TRENDS IN THE DIGITALIZATION OF THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY IN RUSSIA AND ABROAD

Abstract

Modern challenges of economic development have led to the digitalization of the Russian chemical industry within the framework of the international concept "Industry 4.0". Among the key emerging trends in the digitalization of the chemical industry, the following are highlighted and discussed: big data and advanced analytics, the Internet of Things, simulation and digital twins, blockchain technology, specialized software, augmented and virtual reality, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity and data privacy, mobile applications. Despite the fact that the problem of assessing and measuring the level of digitalization still exists, especially in the chemical industry, a number of indices have been named to assess digitalization. Among them is the I-DESI index, which is proposed to be used internationally in the future. Modern chemical enterprises both in Russia and in other countries use digital technologies because they increase efficiency, accelerate innovation, increase safety and create new business models in an increasingly competitive environment. Various leading chemical companies pay special attention to investments in the digitalization of their production, as this contributes to the sustainable development of their business.