Government funding and support through various laws, tax credits, and development grants indicates that public EV charging equipment production will likely continue on a high growth trajectory. Automakers are also making significant investments, not only in the adoption of EVs but also in the development of a robust infrastructure that will support the millions of vehicles expected to be on the road within the next few years. As the demand for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) rises, new options and charging station models are constantly being developed.

Government funding and support through various laws, tax credits, and development grants indicates that public EV charging equipment production will likely continue on a high growth trajectory. Automakers are also making significant investments, not only in the adoption of EVs but also in the development of a robust infrastructure that will support the millions of vehicles expected to be on the road within the next few years. As the demand for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) rises, new options and charging station models are constantly being developed.

Government funding and support through various laws, tax credits, and development grants indicates that public EV charging equipment production will likely continue on a high growth trajectory. Automakers are also making significant investments, not only in the adoption of EVs but also in the development of a robust infrastructure that will support the millions of vehicles expected to be on the road within the next few years. As the demand for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) rises, new options and charging station models are constantly being developed.

A global business equipment manufacturer decided to develop a premium line of computer mouse products that offered improved ergonomics and soft-touch qualities. Key to the product development effort was a soft-touch grip that would give users a smooth feel, easy handling, and more physical comfort. The Avient team worked with the manufacturer to meet specific property needs and developed a customized solution that added soft-touch, ergonomic, and friction-free features.

A global business equipment manufacturer decided to develop a premium line of computer mouse products that offered improved ergonomics and soft-touch qualities. Key to the product development effort was a soft-touch grip that would give users a smooth feel, easy handling, and more physical comfort. The Avient team worked with the manufacturer to meet specific property needs and developed a customized solution that added soft-touch, ergonomic, and friction-free features.

The rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry is generating extensive research and development in battery technologies. Polymers can be molded into complex shapes, enabling the development of custom battery configurations that can fit into limited spaces. As research and development continues, we can expect further advancements in battery technologies, leading to even more efficient and sustainable electric vehicles. 

The rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry is generating extensive research and development in battery technologies. Polymers can be molded into complex shapes, enabling the development of custom battery configurations that can fit into limited spaces. As research and development continues, we can expect further advancements in battery technologies, leading to even more efficient and sustainable electric vehicles. 

The rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry is generating extensive research and development in battery technologies. Polymers can be molded into complex shapes, enabling the development of custom battery configurations that can fit into limited spaces. As research and development continues, we can expect further advancements in battery technologies, leading to even more efficient and sustainable electric vehicles. 

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Kedrowski Page 38 Operational Excellence • Operational Excellence is a never-ending quest for improvement in response to the voice of our customers and shareholders • It is all about strengthening our capabilities to deliver value flawlessly to our customers deliver value flawlessly to our customers • It challenges us to enhance our productivity, profitability, and efficiency in all phases of our business, from safety to quality to waste elimination to environmental stewardship Page 39 Lean Six Sigma Initiative • In 2009, Lean Six Sigma was launched to improve execution skills across all businesses, functions, and global regions • A company-wide diagnostic was conducted, resulting in identification of six conducted, resulting in identification of six strategic improvement platforms • Financial targets were estimated, resources identified and trained results delivered , Page 40 PolyOne OSHA Recordable Incidence Rate 4 5 6 5.1 Safety Performance *Rubber And Plastics Manufacturing Industry (2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics). 0 1 2 3 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Industry Average 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 Page 41 • Exemplary on-time delivery • Best-in-class working capital % of sales 81% 87% 88% 95% 93% 92% 94% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 On-Time Delivery* Lean Six Sigma Delivering Results • Approximately $200M in cash driven by working capital improvements 16.2% 14.4% 18.9% 11.7% 9.6% 9.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 WC % of Sales 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 *As measured to customer request date Page 42 40.0% Percent of Associates Trained in LSS World’s Best Start-up Program in 2009* World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012* Award-Winning Lean Six Sigma Program *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center 16.5% 40.0% 2009 2011 Page 43 • Globally leverage strategic supplier management best practices • Implement world class demand management processes Critical Imperatives • Improve operational reliability and efficiencies • Optimize global freight management Drive 50 – 100 basis points of gross margin expansion per year Page 44 Page 45