How Kisuma Chemicals Learned About AI and A Future Using AI

Kisuma Chemicals, headquartered in Veendam, Netherlands, is a renowned company with leadership in the chemical industry. The company has a rich history of over 25 years and has a unique position due to Veendam’s magnesium salt deposits.

The company is particularly known for its production of heat stabilizers and flame retardants in plastics. Leveraging local magnesium salt resources, Kisuma produces a diverse product range addressing critical needs across various sectors, including plastics and more.

Kisuma Chemicals is committed to innovation and quality by continuously exploring new technologies and developing game-changing chemistries. Due to the company’s heavy investment in research and development, it continues to provide sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of major global industries.

The experts at Kisuma are dedicated to offering unique, unmatched, products and services, maintaining their position at the forefront of the Chemical industry.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is presenting huge opportunities for organizations worldwide. As an innovator in the field of magnesium-based products, Kisuma wants to explore the possibilities of this new technology for their company. Discovering cases in which AI is able to enhance efficiency and spark innovation across its departments.

For Kisuma there is more than only exploring the possibilities of AI and being more efficient, it’s also about addressing the need to keep evolving and innovating in the fast-paced world.

Key subjects Kisuma had in the realm of AI include:

• Exploring Potential and Opportunities: The curiosity about AI’s capabilities, sparked by advancements like chatbots, drove Kisuma to explore how AI can be applied innovatively within the operations of the ICT, QC, R&D, Production, QA and HSE departments.
• Future Workforce and Efficiency Concerns: With an eye on the future, Kisuma is proactive about how AI can mitigate challenges in the state of the workforce for the future. Not knowing how big the labor shortage problem will get and people are looking for.

Kisuma’s venture into AI with DataNorth signifies a strategic move towards embracing technology even further to address future challenges, enhance production efficiency, and foster innovation.

With the understanding of the need for exploring the possibilities of AI and how it can transform businesses, Kisuma partnered with DataNorth to explore the potential AI has for various departments within the company.

Before the workshop, AI experts at DataNorth conducted several interviews at multiple departments within Kisuma, creating the basis of the fully tailored AI workshop. This resulted in Kisuma’s team gaining even more valuable insights into the possibilities of AI.

An example of a significant outcome was the decision to introduce tablets in their R&D department to facilitate more structured data collection. This move was a direct result of realizing the importance of accessible and organized data for AI applications.

Kisuma’s exploration into AI with DataNorth’s interviews and workshop highlighted several potential benefits:

• Efficiency in Production: By identifying areas for improvement, such as waste reduction and process optimization, AI could significantly enhance production efficiency.
• Innovation: Access to structured and connected data would enable Kisuma to accelerate innovation, facilitating quicker and more informed decision-making in product development and process improvements.
• Future Readiness: The initiative reflects Kisuma’s proactive approach to embracing technology, ensuring they remain competitive and capable of attracting the right talent and adapting to future market demands.

Kisuma’s journey with AI is just beginning. They remain committed to refining their data infrastructure and exploring AI’s potential to revolutionize their operations.

This collaboration with DataNorth signifies Kisuma’s dedication to innovation. As they continue to navigate the possibilities of AI, Kisuma Chemicals is poised to set new standards in the chemical industry, blending traditional expertise with cutting-edge technology.

The start of Kisuma Chemicals’ journey into AI, through the collaboration with DataNorth, shows measurable innovations within the company.

Working with DataNorth underscores a strategic commitment to AI, driving efficiency and fostering innovation. This proactive technology adoption not only enhances Kisuma’s competitive edge but also ensures future readiness. 

Embracing Artificial Intelligence positions Kisuma Chemicals at the forefront of technology in the chemical industry, marking an important step in their continuous journey towards innovation and sustained leadership.