Dow Inc. Cuts 4,500 Jobs in AI-Driven "Transform to Outperform" Restructuring

Summary

Chemical giant Dow Inc. announced on January 29, 2026, that it will eliminate approximately 4,500 positions — roughly 13% of its global workforce — as part of a restructuring initiative titled "Transform to Outperform." The program represents a strategic pivot toward an AI-driven operating model as the company grapples with sluggish demand in its core packaging and plastics segments. Dow is shifting emphasis to AI-driven predictive maintenance, autonomous supply chain management, and automated m