The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The GCC chemical industry is second largest manufacturing industry in value add, after refining. 2017 Facts and Figures report by Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the chemical industry accounts for 3.1 Following COVID-19 the global chemical supply chain market reported a severe decline in output.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 14, 2023

A staggering 93% of chemical companies claim freight transportation and supply chain disruptions have affected them negatively.

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Logility

JULY 4, 2018

On a recent road trip to retrieve my daughter from college I drove past a handful for chemical manufacturing plants of various types. Viewing a chemical manufacturing plant from a distance everything seems so peaceful and static. The supply chain that supports these complex facilities are also in continuous motion.

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Logility

JULY 5, 2018

On a recent road trip to retrieve my daughter from college I drove past a handful for chemical manufacturing plants of various types. Viewing a chemical manufacturing plant from a distance everything seems so peaceful and static. The supply chain that supports these complex facilities are also in continuous motion.

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PINC

APRIL 14, 2020

is a global chemical company that makes performance chemicals used by the oil refinery, agricultural, automotive, energy, and consumer electronics industries. the manufacturer’s logistics operation includes 63 global warehouses and 47 contract manufacturing locations. Based in Wilmington, Del.,

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 27, 2020

Disaster preparedness is imperative everywhere, but that goes double for the manufacturing industry. With the right application of intelligent technologies, manufacturers and supply chain partners can more easily make proactive decisions, like diverting vessels and making other route changes. The Cloud and Data Resiliency.

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Process chemical manufacturers face complex supply chain challenges including dealing with hazardous and perishable ingredients whose characteristics (potency, color, composition, etc.) I believe there are several key ingredients to formulating a winning process manufacturing supply chain. can vary from lot to lot.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2019

Following growth throughout 2018, the chemical industry is expected to see continued healthy demand for basic chemicals throughout this year, with most specialty segments predicted to benefit from growing demand as well, especially in construction markets. Total chemical production volume (excluding pharmaceuticals) rose by 3.1%

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4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Transcript.

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4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Transcript.

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Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

With the right technology, process manufacturing strategy, planning, and management can be simplified. Manufacturers have been through a trial by fire with supply chain disruptions and changes in demand during the past two years. 4 Digital Solutions That Address the Top Challenges for Process Manufacturers.

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, has emerged as a revolutionary technology potentially transforming traditional production processes. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 21, 2020

This classification extends to the manufacturing facilities and personnel keeping us fed and supplied. Doing more with less is more critical in manufacturing than ever. They might even find themselves conscripted into manufacturing essential products under the Defense Production Act. Here are a few of them: 1. In 2018, the U.S.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

New manufacturing data has revealed which industries and nations are leading the way in the post-pandemic economic recovery – and the tactics they’re using to beat supply chain disruption. How UK manufacturers have fared UK manufacturers have seen the value of stock on hand jump 99.7%, from £365,736 in Q3 2019 to £730,681 in Q3 2022.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 23, 2022

In today’s global economy, Australian manufacturers must transition to a more sustainable and ethical business environment if they want to stay profitable. This includes water management, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the use of dangerous chemicals. The impact of ESG for manufacturers.

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RFgen

MAY 2, 2019

The ability to meet a projected increase in demand with consistent reliability is a top priority for supply chain managers at chemical manufacturing firms, according to Supply Management. The post Study Finds Inventory Control Top Priority In Chemical Supply Chain appeared first on RFgen.

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RFgen

MAY 2, 2019

The ability to meet a projected increase in demand with consistent reliability is a top priority for supply chain managers at chemical manufacturing firms, according to Supply Management. The post Study Finds Inventory Control Top Priority In Chemical Supply Chain appeared first on RFgen.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For the specific region of Europe , we noted that the HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® report for August was headlined with plummeting new orders rates and rapidly depleting backlogs of work across the region. In late May we noted for readers that the German economy and manufacturing sector slid into a recognized state of economic recession.

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Unleashed

JULY 27, 2023

How you assemble your products decides how efficiently your manufacturing business operates. The solution to high costs and inefficient production is to implement the best manufacturing processes for your requirements. In this list of manufacturing processes What are manufacturing processes?

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 17, 2021

Prices for polyethylene, polypropylene and other chemical compounds used to make auto parts, computers and a vast array of plastic products have reached their highest levels in years in the U.S. For one of the high grade ethylene required, there is only one manufacturer in North America, who is in Texas (Eastman Chemical).

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2021

Valsecchi believes that 5G for manufacturing applications doesn’t quite live up to its hype. Like many other large industrial manufacturers, Covestro has been very interested in 5G as a key enabler of the Smart Factory. The manufacturers of 5G equipment will also require time to harden their equipment for industrial conditions.

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Manufacturing isn’t exempt from this pressure. The manufacturing industry has adopted “Lean” techniques enthusiastically. Lean is about driving out waste from every aspect of manufacturing. Lean thinking helps manufacturers consume less of everything, from packaging and raw materials to energy. Everything.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 12, 2022

As new players look to compete and acquire market share, established original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are racing to launch new products and gain first-mover advantage. Although tremendous growth opportunity lies ahead for EV manufacturers, it doesn’t come without challenges. Managing Product and Environmental Compliance.

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

An analysis by the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) now shows that a small group of just 300 products causes a large part of almost 90% of the gas consumption of German industry during their manufacture. The five products with the highest gas consumption per euro of sales belong to the basic chemical industry.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Texas alone produces nearly three-quarters of the country’s supply of one of the most basic chemical building blocks. Ethylene is one of the big reasons the damage wrought by Hurricane Harvey in the chemical communities along the Gulf is likely to ripple through U.S. manufacturing of essential items from milk jugs to mattresses.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

This disruption affects various industries, including suppliers for global retailers and car manufacturers. Kia, in particular, faces vulnerability to delays, affecting its just-in-time manufacturing model. Currently, key Indian export sectors like petroleum products, cereals, and chemicals are impacted.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor. I am the most worried about the chemical sector. Does this solve the problem? When I get this question, I swallow hard.

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Logility

AUGUST 17, 2016

Process manufacturers face a highly complex supply chain challenge. Add to these factors such as razor-thin margins, SKU-proliferation, globalization, and products that tend to be heavy, bulky and/or expensive to move and it quickly becomes apparent why process manufacturing supply chains are very challenging. What else would you add?

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AFFLINK

AUGUST 12, 2022

For manufacturing facilities, the pressure is on to become the essential link to a more sustainable value chain. What Forces Are Driving The Demand For Sustainability In Manufacturing? Government policies & regulations — Particularly those in energy and chemical manufacturing. The good news?

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2022

A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. The fire started at Majestic Industries, before spreading to the Qualco chemical plant located nearby. The cause of this tragedy? Why is there a chlorine shortage?

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Arena Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

The global shift from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to vehicles with electrified powertrains is underway, and it’s creating greater complexity for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their supply chains. Alliances with manufacturing specialists. Adoption of more sustainable sourcing practices.

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Savi

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Chemical Company Supply Chain Challenges. Because US markets haven’t been able to absorb the massive capacity increase, chemical companies have turned to overseas customers. Because US markets haven’t been able to absorb the massive capacity increase, chemical companies have turned to overseas customers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor.” I am the most worried about the chemical sector. Does this solve the problem? When I get this question, I swallow hard.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

It can be made with many different characteristics, for example, different chemical compositions to increase strength, durability, etc. Instead of waiting for those large-scale changes to happen, steel manufacturers can start now and transform their operations for greater efficiency. Technological challenges. Supply chain challenges.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Most chemical companies think they have a high sales and operation planning (S&OP) maturity, but do they really? Cross-functional alignment is a complex challenge for chemical companies. If you’re curious about where your chemical company stands, take the assessment today. How mature is S&OP at your chemical company?

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