SUPPLY CHAIN team was new and they had to learn the process , but we devised the plan in such a way that we could learn as we went .” There is a good reason why twelve plants were done ahead of Japan , he adds : “ I wanted to make sure the team had seen all the different types of assets they would encounter in the large Japan facility before they got there - I didn ’ t want that to be their first time !”
New products are constantly coming out of Momentive ’ s R & D laboratories , and NPD will benefit as much as the facilities from the cash that can now be devoted to this vital function . One major trend in the market is the use of silicones in medical applications . Silicone is used in catheters and tubing , transdermal drug delivery , skin adhesives , and other equipment , and performs better than many other elastomers . According to a recent report , the rapid growth of the end-user markets is one of the factors contributing to the growth of the global silicones market . And the construction and automotive sectors are growing rapidly in emerging economies such as China and India , where silicones are used for various applications such as sealants and adhesives , product areas where Momentive excels .
As more applications emerge , supply chain complexity increases , and planning and scheduling functions become more important . The rebirth of Momentive has started well , but future expansion will depend heavily on its success in keeping cost out of the supply chain .
Company Information
INDUSTRY
Performance Materials
HEADQUARTERS
Waterford , USA
FOUNDED
2006
EMPLOYEES
5,000
REVENUE
$ 2.6 billion
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
Silicones , Quartz , and Ceramics
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