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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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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IT Supply Chain

MAY 30, 2023

By Mark Clark (pictured) VP Sales EMEA North, Onapsis The post How do chemical manufacturers avoid the nightmare cyberattack scenario? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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 post Global Chemical Company Uses PINC YMS to Cut $1.5 Founded in 2015 as a spinoff from DuPont, The Chemours Co., Based in Wilmington, Del.,

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2017

The typical distribution process in the chemical industry looks mostly like this: The chemical producer distributes goods from various locations to a large number of customers, using different forwarders depending on the company’s diverse transportation requirements. Even complex tasks in delivery networks can be flexibly realized.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 16, 2016

The chemical manufacturing industry has shown impressive growth over the past 25 years. Since the 80s, the global chemical industry has grown by seven percent annually. If current trends continue, global chemical markets are expected to grow an average three percent in the next 20 years. Overcoming tank planning challenges.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The organizers of LogiChem Europe (29 - 31 March, 2022) , Europe's only chemical supply chain conference, announced the agenda and speakers for 2022. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Chemicals article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by Carla Sanz. Every time I am asked about how to handle and transport chemical products I answer that it is all about being well-informed. Indeed, there are various elements that one has to know when it comes to the storage and handling of chemical products.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 28, 2022

The post 8 Things To Look For In Chemical Warehousing Services appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By Amanda Nelson (pictured). Professional Content Writer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Microbes can now produce natural dyes which are better for the environment, and stack up against synthetical chemical dyes which are more harmful to the environment. The process includes capturing carbon emissions and feeding them to microbes, which can turn them into useful chemicals for manufacturing.

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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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West Coast and California Logistics

APRIL 22, 2020

Finding the right chemical storage facility for your products is an involved process. In this article, we’ll try to simplify the sourcing process and identify the top 4 factors you’ll need to consider when finding the right chemical 3PL partner.

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Roambee

MARCH 11, 2021

The chemical supply chains stand at the crossroads of another upgrade; on one end there are traditional methods that pose challenges and on the other you have compelling technology solutions. Discover the significant challenges that lack of real-time visibility brings and how your organization can cope with them better.

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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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Roambee

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As an industry that generates trillions of dollars in sales and employs millions globally, the chemical industry is ubiquitous when it comes to products and technology. No matter how established a chemical company is, a well-organized inventory tracking system is irreplaceable for its success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

In producing oil, chemicals are injected into the ground to increase flow. The amount of chemical treatment is tied to the oil and gas production rates; treatments need to be adjusted as production rates vary. In many situations production treatment chemicals represent the second highest […].

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Roambee, a provider of supply-chain visibility technology, helps a British multinational chemicals company to improve both the utilization of its large railcar fleet and its record of safe transportation and unloading of product.

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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.) Chemical manufacturers faced with shrinking margins must put the right product in the right location at the right time. can vary from lot to lot.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

company selling a chemical across Mexico that is essential for making heroin stopped all sales in the country after an investigation found it was easily diverted to produce the drug fueling a U.S. epidemic.

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Chemicals production is a multi-million dollar industry with a complex supply chain ecosystem. The chemical market is experiencing many transformations right now, and not just because of the coronavirus pandemic. The chemical market is experiencing many transformations right now, and not just because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Every time I am asked about how to handle and transport chemical products I answer that it is all about being well-informed. Indeed, there are various elements that one has to know when it comes to the storage and handling of chemical products. 1- Know your chemicals. Indeed not all chemicals are similar.

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o9 Solutions

DECEMBER 3, 2021

An additional factor in the volatility is that many downstream industries rely on chemical companies for their production processes. As such, there’s never been a greater need to find ways to manage the chemical supply chain through disruption. . The post Ways to help manage the chemical supply in disruption.

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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 importance is based on companies’ needs in the chemical supply chain – from suppliers to downstream customers – to reduce inventory.

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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 importance is based on companies’ needs in the chemical supply chain – from suppliers to downstream customers – to reduce inventory.

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Inventory Reduction Chemicals Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction 52

Maine Pointe

JUNE 24, 2021

After the double shock of Coronavirus and the ‘Texas Freeze’ visibility and control of the chemicals supply chain and operations is critical to recovery.

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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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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. ethylene capacity has been closed. Few Americans care about ethylene.

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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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Talking Logistics

MAY 26, 2020

Why is transportation management more critical than ever for chemical companies? That was one of the key questions Cindi Hane (Vice President, Product Management & General Manager, Elemica Eyefreight) and I addressed in a recent webcast produced by Chemical Week. Read more Why TMS is Critical for Chemical Companies.

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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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Logility

AUGUST 17, 2016

Chemical manufacturers are faced with shrinking margins and cannot afford to put the wrong product in the wrong location at the wrong time. For additional information, download the white paper: Process Chemical Supply Chain Planning: Finding the Perfect Formula. What else would you add?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

The authorities need to carry out special chemical tests to prove they are illegal drugs, according to the report by protection and indemnity club West’s correspondent in the country. Pollution from the plastics industry is a major force behind the heating of the planet, according to a new report from the federal government.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the face of market volatility, success hinges on a tri-fold approach. First, adapt workforce, systems, and resources to foster end-to-end supply chain connectivity, fostering agility and resilience. Secondly, recalibrate digitalization strategy, prioritizing cost-effective solutions for maximal business impact.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2021

From these vantage points, Dr. Valsecchi has been able to get a comprehensive look at 5G and come to a conclusion on whether a solid business case for a 5G implementation in the chemical industry is feasible. For example, sensitive production conditions are common in the chemical industry. This will introduce an additional delay.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2022

The fire started at Majestic Industries, before spreading to the Qualco chemical plant located nearby. This is due to it being hazardous to store in solid, liquid, and gas forms as it could react with other chemicals and, (as proven by those fires that contributed to the shortage), become flammable. Image Source: USA Today.

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