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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

Ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis continue to disrupt shipping lanes in the chemical industry’s supply chain, according to Al Greenwood, chemicals expert and deputy editor at ICIS. The Houthis are creating significant supply chain disruptions for chemical companies and governments.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 13, 2024

The chemicals industry, which contributes trillions of dollars to the global economy every year, is undergoing a significant transformation due to recent social and political trends.

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 1, 2022

Chemical shortages hit U.S. farms At a time when the Russian invasion of Ukraine is already disrupting crops, farms in the United States are struggling with shortages of vital chemicals,…

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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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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 28, 2023

Germany quell reports on banning chip chemicals to China A report from Bloomberg on Thursday suggested that the German government was considering restrictions on the chemicals in order to reduce…

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

I am the most worried about the chemical sector. The cash-to-cash impact for debt-laden chemical companies with 2% growth and 4% margins offers little room for error. The cash-to-cash impact for debt-laden chemical companies with 2% growth and 4% margins offers little room for error.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2017

Last week, I spent time with large chemical companies engrossed in this discussion. Let’s take a look at the world of the chemical manufacturer. Acquisitions drove DOW Chemical’s wide swings. The chemical company’s performance today is largely based on financial engineering. Fear is a powerful motivator.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It has to be changed into gas, plastic, chemicals, etc. “Data is the new oil,” stated Clive Humby, a British mathematician, in 2006. It’s valuable, but if unrefined it cannot really be used. to create a valuable entity that drives profitable activity; so must data be broken down, analyzed for it to have value.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2024

The stoppage is set to “cripple shipments” of grain, potash, and coal while also slowing down the transport of petroleum products, chemicals, and autos. The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents nearly 10,000 rail workers at the two companies, has been without contracts since the end of last year. According to the U.S.

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