https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/people/diversity-inclusion-0
At the core of our improvement is our management commitment, which has fostered multiple Employee Resource Groups that are driving improvements —and opening opportunities—throughout our organization.
While led by women, the initiative is all-inclusive—everyone is encouraged to participate, learn, improve skills sets, and advance our mission.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-sustainability
This is just one of the factors driving an increase in sustainable practices in the consumer electronics market today.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/product-stewardship-and-product-safety
The Product Safety Code drives continual improvements in hazardous risk assessments, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) communications and chemical inventory management.
https://www.avient.com/news/abre-sustainability-forum-include-highlights-avient-s-sustainable-color-and-additives-solutions
Avient sets ambitious sustainability goals to drive investment and innovation, knowing employees will work aggressively to pursue them.”
https://www.avient.com/news/new-details-specialty-sustainable-technologies-and-services-avient-featured-k-2022
DÜSSELDORF, Germany – October 18, 2022 – At this month’s K 2022, Avient will exhibit its latest innovations and initiatives for the plastics industry as part of its drive toward creating sustainable and specialized material solutions.
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging
Design for Shelf Appeal and Consumer Engagement: Consumers are faced with an ever expanding set of choices at retail today.
More
Three-Party Strategy for Bottle Manufacturing
Driving improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=26
A shift from metal to Therma-Tech™ formulation drives improved product line for LED component manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/idea/heighten-automotive-interior-aesthetics-and-appeal
A high productivity manufacturing process that drives low per-part cost is crucial for dealing with cost pressures.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/pultruded-composites-design-and-material-engineers-guide
Automotive: automotive components, such as drive shafts, bumpers, and suspension components.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Commercial%2520Excellence.pdf
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• Shifted sales compensation
practices to drive value and
margin expansion
• Significantly upgraded and
added sales, marketing, and
From Volume to Value
$2,622
$3,060
Sales
($ millions) 2006 2011PFadded sales, marketing, and
technical resources
• Expanded global cross-selling
• Invested in training and tools
3.3%
6.8%
Adjusted OI%
($ millions) 2006 2011PF
2006 2011PF
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• Value pricing practices enabled
by use of EVE tools
• Shifting the basis of
competition to specialization
1.5%
8.9%
Specialty OI%
Specialization Drives Margin Expansion
2006 2011PF
7.2%
PPS OI%
competition to specialization
differentiates PolyOne as a
value-added solutions provider
• Redirecting our technology and
marketing focus to the most
attractive segments 2.6%
5.6%
2006 2011
POD OI%
5.5%
7.2%
2006 2011
2006 2011
2006 2011
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• Global key account management
team focused on key markets
and strategic OEMs
• Drive growth in target markets
through application development750
1,120
Total Commercial Employees 2007 – 2011
49% Increase
Commercial Excellence – Recent Investments
*Includes ColorMatrix
through application development
• Leverage breadth of solutions
across all PolyOne platforms to
identify innovative solutions for
strategic OEMs and
Tier 1 partners
*
750
2007 2011
Sales Marketing R&D/Tech
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5%
1%
0%
27%
2%
12% 4%
Performance Dashboards Drive Execution
45%
26% 18%
5%
55%
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53%
Drivers of Customer Loyalty
Customer Experience is Key to Customer Loyalty
53%
Building Customer Loyalty
n = 4,960 B2B customers of 24 companies
Source: Corporate Executive Board
Company
and Brand
Impact
Product
and
Service
Delivery
Value-to-
Price Ratio
Customer
Experience
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• Continue to redirect our focus to more attractive
segments and increase customer loyalty
and retention
• Leverage new commercial tools and investments
to enable disciplined execution and accountability
Critical Imperatives
to enable disciplined execution and accountability
• Position PolyOne as the differentiated
value-added specialty solutions provider
Drive improved mix in all segments and
achieve margin and profitability growth
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