Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Several customers addressed those questions in excellent case study presentations: Dr. Bernhard Herzog, Oxea GmbH – “Business Impact of a Supply Chain Operating Network”. Herman Woltjes, Shell Chemicals – “Logistics Execution”. What benefits are they achieving? SCON: A Key Enabler of Business Process Management.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 16, 2014

We are seeing many developments in the chemical industry. At the Chemical Logistics Forum, held by the German Logistics Association (BVL) in the Höchst district of Frankfurt, participants got a first-hand look at current trends in the chemical logistics field. Production facilities can thus be scaled back.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

Most companies cannot get to data by customer on orders shipped incomplete to understand root cause analysis. In Figure 1, we show the aggregate trend of the chemical industry in an orbit chart format showing year-over-year results at the intersection of two metrics operating margin and inventory turns. Let’s take an example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The company ships directly to customers and also to distributors. SK Capital is a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals sectors. For example, while GEON has over 2000 customers, initially they are manually building forecasts for 600 customers and 1200 ship-to locations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

I struggled to manage myself as I settled in elbow-to-elbow with the group to listen to the presentation. During the presentation, I squirmed uncomfortably in my seat. The AMR Research Top 25 was a rocket ship taking off the launch pad. The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25.

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Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 4, 2024

Confronting ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Healthcare Supply Chains April 4, 2024 Article Author: Tom Musbach The healthcare industry faces a hidden yet formidable challenge: the pervasive presence of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as “forever chemicals,” within its supply chains.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

to Australia are wrestling with a shortage of chemicals used in X-rays, while real-estate projects are held up by delayed materials. On average, global container shipping rates have more than quadrupled since 2019, and schedule delays have risen. Hospitals from the U.S. ” Consequences of Chinese Lockdowns. ”[4]. ”[6].

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. Analysts emphasized the management risks that such events present for manufacturers, their insurers and their overall supply chain. Supply Chain and Shipping. Image credit: Business Today.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Disruptions were brought about not only by the persistent and recurring spread of Covid -19 infections globally, but also significant storms and natural disasters, a one-week blockage of one of world’s most transited shipping canals, followed by complete disarray among global shipping schedules. seen as a likely alternative.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Cold chains are essential to preserve and maintain the suitability of foods such as fresh foods (fruits, vegetables, frozen foods, seafood), chemical products, and pharmaceuticals (vaccines, prescribed drugs, over-the-counter medicines). The food industry uses the freezing preservation method, to store food products for a long time.

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EMERGE App

OCTOBER 21, 2018

If you’re dealing with chemicals in your business, you have an obligation to store and transport these chemicals safely. Also, you need to comply with various government laws and regulations that include keeping a proper record of hazardous chemicals. Hazardous Chemical Storage Laws Around the World. United States.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 11, 2021

And the make or manufacturing process here includes its own BOM: not just the mRNA but also the lipids and other simple chemicals. Pfizer has chosen to work with logistics provider to ship vaccines directly from their plants (in Kalamazoo and Belgium) to the various states and specified DCs. and also the case/special packaging.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 30, 2022

Based on research and extensive work with companies, the paper presents a detailed guide to designing future-proof supply chains. MIT CTL helped a chemical company adapt to customers’ demands for shorter delivery lead times. Each opportunity is illustrated with real-world cases.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

They wanted to know, “ How was the market affecting the chemical supply chain?” DuPont as a chemical supplier to the market sits four-to-five levels back in the supply chain with extreme demand latency (about six months) and high volatility of the true market demand signal due to the bullwhip effect. Why is this important?

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

data backups) taken in the present can payoff immensely in the long run. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. Without robust contingency plans in place, American companies that were unable to ship their products in a timely manner began accumulating more and more extra supplies and products.

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AFFLINK

MAY 17, 2018

Driven by the rise of e-commerce, shipment volumes do increase dramatically from Thanksgiving to Christmas as A) companies ship more product to stores, and B) people buy more products as gifts in preparation for Christmas. Many of the biggest shipping days of the year fall during this period.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Other industries seeing the most reshoring include transportation equipment; computers and electronic products; electrical equipment, appliances and components; chemicals; plastic and rubber products; wood and paper products; apparel and textiles; fabricated metal products; and machinery. How do you see this situation evolving?

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

data backups) taken in the present can payoff immensely in the long run. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. Without robust contingency plans in place, American companies that were unable to ship their products in a timely manner began accumulating more and more extra supplies and products.

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Requis

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The following article is a sample from Loic Coyot’s presentation, “Insights on New Technologies Across Industries,” that he will be presenting at the 2020 Conference and Trade Show in Scottsdale, AZ , April 19 – 22. __. In this issue, we get up close and personal on how AI can boost productivity and ROI for IR professionals.

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Requis

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The following article is a sample from Loic Coyot’s presentation, “Insights on New Technologies Across Industries,” that he will be presenting at the 2020 Conference and Trade Show in Scottsdale, AZ , April 19 – 22. __. In this issue, we get up close and personal on how AI can boost productivity and ROI for IR professionals.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

For instance, Walgreens is now offering a ship-to-store service, and even search engine giant Google has entered the home delivery space. As the line between retailer and manufacturer continues to blur, a growing number of manufacturers are recognizing the potential revenue opportunities that e-commerce (and its 24/7 accessibility) presents.

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RFgen

MARCH 12, 2024

For finished products, FIFO helps in shipping older inventory first, ensuring that customers receive products in optimal condition. Chemical Industries: Maintaining Product Integrity In the chemicals industry, FIFO is essential for managing chemicals and raw materials that have a limited shelf life or require specific storage conditions.

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Unleashed

MAY 7, 2023

Raw materials you might find in a manufacturing facility include: Food ingredients Plastic Metal Wood Glass Fabric Chemicals and gases Coal Oil Minerals 2. The close monitoring of in-transit inventory also presents many opportunities for improving the time it takes to get inventory to its destination.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network. That might mean diverting from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Canada or Mexico.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Here we present our Oilfields guide to Oil Field services. An oil drilling rig is made up of a collection of tools that can be used for a number of tasks, such as drilling and sample deposits as well as analyzing the physical and chemical characteristics of the rock, soil, and groundwater.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

A similar race is on to expand beyond the usual set of industries — namely, Automotive, High Tech, Retail, and CPG — and establish a leading presence in historically underserved and underpenetrated vertical industries, such as Oil & Gas and Chemical. Shipping and delivery capabilities become even bigger competitive weapons.

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Unleashed

JUNE 2, 2021

They can also be utilised when there are tasks that are potentially risky for humans – such as handling chemicals or lifting heavy objects. However, some challenges do present themselves to SMEs in the form of an overwhelming choice of technology to take into consideration, as well as the investment required.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Because of this, many in the food industry are moving towards the use of glass as primary packaging – though it adds to the cost of manufacturing and shipping, it is endlessly recyclable. A focus on removing harmful and toxic chemicals from food packaging. But what does that actually mean? More on-packaging messaging.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Theft, fraud, smuggling, sabotage, hijacking and piracy were all present. Paperwork and tallies for shipping and receiving are part of this. This includes “tailgating” where an intruder slips in behind an employee without presenting a security badge. Security has been an issue since supply chains began. Business partner.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 13, 2021

Large scale chemical plant explosions have caused revenue-impacting delays globally several times in recent years. Freight shipments, home sales, revenues or units shipped by particular industries – be ready with a list of the most critical, telltale indicators for your markets and use it when disruptions occur.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Likewise, when inventory is moved between warehouses or shipped to a customer, barcode scanning can be used to speed the process up and improve the reliability of inventory location data. This reduces stranded products and prevents staff accidentally shipping the wrong product or order to customers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In addition to decimating crops, these pests pose a potential and severe biosecurity risk as they secrete a smelly chemical when threatened that can cause a burning sensation on skin contact. All shipment goods must be packaged and presented in a manner that allows for effective BMSB treatment to be conducted.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Causal f orecasting resides between mid- and long-range planning (typically the realm of time-series planning methods) and extremely short-term Demand Sensing technology (“What should I ship today?”). . You may have determined already that c ausal f orecasting works best in certain environments and does present some challenges.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

A month after completing this strategy session I was doing a series of strategy days with two chemical companies in Houston. Shipping Standards. Anthony Volpe shared a great presentation on this topic at our recent conference. A supply chain that cannot fulfill promises will never get high marks for customer service.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

MDSM actually sits between mid- and long-range planning (often accomplished using aggregate time-series techniques) and extremely short-term Demand Sensing technology (“What should I ship today?”). Take note that MDSM works best in certain environments and does present some challenges. Some things to consider.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 23, 2021

Maybe it’s shipped in multiple boxes or sold in a plastic container that isn’t recyclable. So, they end up shipping these materials overseas or sending these materials to landfill.” Either way, once it’s tossed in the trash or recycling bin, it’s the responsibility of the municipal waste program to figure out where it goes next.”[3]

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EMERGE App

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Your retail customers bought them because health-conscious consumers wanted a non-stick solution without nasty chemicals or synthetic stuff on their fry pans. Make sure past and present users don’t drift around where they shouldn’t be in your system. Just do whatever it takes to clear them before Halloween.

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