In December ＇98, Chemical Processing peered into its crystal ball, hoping for a glimpse of things to come in the year 2003, As the vapors parted in the orb, the editors divined signs that integration of business and process systems would bring quantum improvement to operating performance. Now, a year later, CP examines the industry＇s progress toward that vision of the future, The staff also turns its gaze to what may happen in the year 2000 as chemical companies endeavor to recoup the $20 billion a year they＇ve been spending on ERP.