Digital Transformation as a Key to Increasing the Competitiveness of the Russian Chemical Industry

The article discusses the prospects for the development of the chemical complex of Russia on the basis of the introduction of the technologies Industry 4.0. The main components of the existing technological base of the chemical complex are presented. The competitive advantages generated by digitalization processes for economic systems at the macro and micro level are considered. Particular attention is paid to the "Internet of things", which is the technological basis for the transition to a new economic paradigm. The necessity of managing these processes by the state is proved, and recommendations are given for its effective implementation.