RTI Innovation Advisors

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Domestic Supply Chains: What’s In Store in 2022?

Manufacturing / By

In 2021, COVID exposed significant risks associated with our modern logistics and the sourcing practices of our domestic original equipment and consumer product manufacturers. Today’s supply chains are complex, global systems designed to access the lowest-cost, often offshore suppliers. Predictions for 2022 are that supply chains will continue to be challenged. At the same time, Steve McManus sees positive signs for U.S. manufacturing and domestic supply chains.

water beading indicating repellency because of perfluorinated chemicals

Making Products Safer for Humans and the Environment

Sustainability / By

Are you a global consumer goods company that wants to understand which water and oil repellent coating technologies are safe for people and the environment? In recent work, a client was considering transitioning their products from long-chain to shorter-chain perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs). We provided an independent review of the science. which compelled our client to consider a safer alternative.

image of a scientist dosing chemicals to represent PFAS treatment

Uncovering Insights Regarding PFAS Treatment

Sustainability / By

It’s challenging to destroy PFAS compounds using currently available technology options. We work with organizations to help them adjust operations to respond. When our client was considering funding the development and commercialization of an early-stage PFAS-destruction process, we helped them make the right investment decisions.