Features Discussion with: Davide Zampini, Cemex Research Group 14 December, 2020 SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share Tweet Post Email LATEST Markets & Competition Heidelberg Materials acquires Malaysia's largest fly ash Driving sustainability and decarbonization in Southeast May 03, 2024 Financial Summit Materials shares first quarter results Company showcases substantial growth and a positive May 03, 2024 MOST READ Markets & Competition US cement market insights unveiled Explore the latest trends and figures in the US cement April 29, 2024 Markets & Competition Bamburi Cement faced 111 power outages last year Cement manufacturer faced various power outages due to April 26, 2024 Discussion with: Davide Zampini, Cemex Research Group In today's knowledge-based economy where know-how and innovation define business success, forward-looking cement and concrete producers have made knowledge management the cornerstone of their business models. Recently, Robert Madeira, M.D. and Head of Research of the CW Group, spoke with Dr. Davide Zampini, Head of the Cemex Research Group, about the key ingredients for successful innovation in the industry and about the role of the research group within Cemex.This article captures some of the highlights from this exchange. ┬á Robert Madeira notes that "InnovationÔÇØ doesn't have to mean a monolithic, centralized R&D machine. Rather, says Madeira, ÔÇ£Competitive advantage can be developed by shepherding vast amounts of ideas percolating throughout the organization in a manageable and systemic manner.ÔÇØ ┬á On that note, Dr. Davide Zampini, head o f the Cemex Research Group, explained that Cemex decided early on to make the exploitation of knowledge and information a central part of its corporate strategy. He explains that the firm founded the research group in Switzerland in order to act as the operating unit responsible for leading research and development and generation of intellectual property (IP). Thus, the business model lends itself naturally to a central platform for leading, developing, managing, coordinating, sharing and monetizing of know-how and information across the company. Read the rest of the article in the CemWeek Magazine issue 7. Sign in Don't have any account? Create one SHOW Forgot your username/ password? Log in Terms Of Service Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Terms of Service apply Sign in as: User Registration * Required field Sign In Information Personal Information Agree Yes No Terms of Service:You consent that we will collect the information you have provided us herein as well as subsequent use of our platform to render and personalize our services, send you newsletters and occasionally provide you with other information. * Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Register SaveCookies user preferencesWe use cookies to ensure you to get the best experience on our website. If you decline the use of cookies, this website may not function as expected.Accept allDecline allCW GroupNewsAcceptDecline