o9 Solutions

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The chemical’s industry is no different, as its value chain—from raw material sourcing and shipping to production—has been impacted by disruptions and ripple effects due to the COVID pandemic. An additional factor in the volatility is that many downstream industries rely on chemical companies for their production processes.

Chemicals 52

Chemicals Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 11, 2022

Many businesses are now switching to eco-friendly packaging and shipping mailers to solve this problem. Switching to eco-friendly materials for your product packaging and shipping is a major shift for most businesses. Here are eight reasons your business should use eco-friendly shipping mailers: 1. Reduce Waste.

Shipping 89

Shipping Material Savings Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 89

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).

Texas 52

Texas Chemicals Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. Chemical Sector Inventory Availability. The chemical inventory levels continue to decline. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 284

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software 284

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. Chemical Sector Inventory Availability. The chemical inventory levels continue to decline. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 273

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software 273

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, reported its best quarter in 117 years, posting a $5.9B Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, reported its best quarter in 117 years, posting a $5.9B Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. Inventories in the chemical industry are at record lows: a forerunner of bad days ahead.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Identifying sources of Carbon emissions. These are classified into sources of emissions as Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. These are considered “indirect” greenhouse gas sources. Scope 3 emissions are the amount of carbon emitted by vendors and suppliers in your value chain, another indirect source.

Vendor Strategies 246

Vendor Strategies Purchasing Skills Pricing Training Optimal Sourcing 246

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There is no planning model in traditional solutions that recognizes a logistics bottleneck and drives bi-directional orchestration across source, make and deliver. Chemical Sector Inventory Availability. The chemical inventory levels continue to decline. Shippers pushed cost and waste backward in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software 195

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2020

Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest! These Rare Earth Elements have long ago been abandoned for mining and processing here in the United States and are part of our reliance on Chinese sources of supply. sourcing #rareearthelements. Subscribe Here! Email Address. What are Rare Earth Elements?

Manufacturing Procurement 71

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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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 204

Supply Chain Planning Software Chemicals Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies 204

Logility

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

You can be proactive and use c ausal f orecasting to leverage data you already own, model additional data sources that could help explain demand variability… or do nothing. . Phone * Company * Job Title * Zip Code * Source Asset Source Download ID. What Exactly Is Causal Forecasting? . Some Things to Bear in Mind .

Forecasting 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

As product flows rapidly shifted and hard baked assumptions about lead times and sourcing locations were put to test, users across many organizations bypassed their planning systems and turned to excel sheets, internal data science teams or non-traditional supply chain vendors who could deliver AI based solutions at a faster turn.

S&OP 269

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

They source plastic pellets and then use injection, blow molding, rotational molding, and thermoforming to produce their finished products. Mr. Baker spent over 34 years leading procurement teams at The Dow Chemical Company. The two contract manufacturers also store the finished goods and then do the shipping.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 223

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

By learning about ways to minimize spending on pharmaceutical shipping, companies can better compete in the evolving market. . The State of Shipping Pharmaceuticals in the U.S. The demand for pharmaceuticals in tandem with all e-commerce demand means little available capacity and higher costs for pharmaceutical shipping.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Material Savings Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

I’m not talking about how shipping and logistics are key in keeping the supply chain connected during global health crises so we can keep essential supplies like medicine, food, and toilet paper moving. How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet. The Green Corridor – Logistics’ Role In Preventing The Next Pandemic.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 245

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Image source: Financial Times.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

On the supply side, material shortages, staffing challenges, and shipping capacity constraints are all happening at the same time. Some companies have taken extreme measures such as chartering private cargo ships to sail around port delays. The demand patterns significantly shifted in terms of the product and channel mix.

Supply Chain Design Software 211

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 211

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In contrast, other sectors reached unprecedented shortages, including Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Contract Manufacturing, and Retail Home Improvement. Look at the 72 ships off the coast of Long Beach (up 65% from a year ago). Could Outside-in Thinking Help? (Bi-directional

Supply Chain Planning Software 264

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 264

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

At the beginning of June 2022, a 40-foot ocean container cost about $10,000 to ship from southeast Asia to Northern Europe This is compared to about $1,500 for the same route about 2 years ago. Retailers have been used to long lead times over the last two decades, especially for the categories they source from Asia.

Supply Chain Planning Software 249

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 249

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 21, 2020

Energy Information Administration identified the following manufacturing sectors as the largest energy consumers: Bulk chemical manufacturing: 28%. Allbirds uses recycled cardboards and plastics as well as ethically sourced wool, while Rothy’s uses recycled plastics to create breathable, flexible shoes. Here are a few of them: 1.

Manufacturing Procurement 199

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Sustainability Sourcing Strategies 199

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The high stock levels are the result of retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers stockpiling everything from beer to DIY tools, chemicals and clothes as COVID-19 lockdowns snarled supply chains and shut factories. They stocked up again after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up the price of raw materials such as energy and wheat.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 178

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Panama Washington 178

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Initiatives for more Sustainable Sourcing Industries have variations on this, but to limit the problems associated with poor transparency of quality, legality or sustainability; supply chain managers use some of the following methods: Physically go to the source and investigate. Test the supplier’s methods.

Food 130

Food Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Waste Reduction 130

Jaggaer

AUGUST 18, 2020

Some 48 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) vital to the pharma supply chain are sourced from the central province of Hubei. A nd a pproximately 70% of APIs from China are shipped to India to produce generics, of which around 40% are then shipped to the United States. Technology and Best Practices Make a Difference

Pharmaceutical 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In contrast, other sectors reached unprecedented shortages, including Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Contract Manufacturing, and Retail Home Improvement. Look at the 72 ships off the coast of Long Beach (up 65% from a year ago). Could Outside-in Thinking Help? (Bi-directional

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 195

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In contrast, other sectors reached unprecedented shortages, including Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Contract Manufacturing, and Retail Home Improvement. Look at the 72 ships off the coast of Long Beach (up 65% from a year ago). Could Outside-in Thinking Help? (Bi-directional

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 195

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We can help business leaders by providing insight on the environment benefits or disadvantages of their different sourcing options to start with, but after that comes the physical moving of goods. Train, ship and airline technologies are lagging behind, but there are steps happening. This is the realm of the logistics professional.

Supply Chain Design Software 246

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 246

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

The mind-set challenge for all businesses today is to recognize the following: That commuter and business travel miles are a significant source of planet damaging green house gas emissions. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies.

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies How To Manufacturing Procurement 130

Logility

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

You can be proactive and use MDSM to explore and analyze data you already own, model additional data sources that could help explain demand variability… or sit by and watch. What exactly is Multivariate Demand Signal Management? Let’s start at the beginning. Some things to consider.

Supply and Demand 147

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Modeling Price Reduction 147

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. companies with global operations, one of the most effective ways to mitigate risk is to ship smarter.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Shipping Saudi Arabia 52

Talking Logistics

MARCH 9, 2017

In a study conducted by Accenture in 2015 of chemical companies, results showed that 94 percent expect to boost their investment in digital capabilities in the next three years to embrace a competitive advantage. Historically, chemical companies buy from and sell to nearly every industry in the world, adding special demands for connectivity.

Supply Chain Network Software 106

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 106

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

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. In the chemical industry, certain chemicals can be dangerous if stored or transported close to each other. Variable end-products.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 119

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? A journey from China to Europe that takes 40 days by ship takes 15 days by rail.

Modeling 284

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 284

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. These materials were then transferred to barges and rail cars for delivery, and finally to terminals where they were packaged into shipping containers for final delivery by rail. It improves shipping optimization.

Inventory Reduction 104

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 104

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At the end of the presentation, I asked Allyson her perspective on open source analytics. Similarly, after the conference, I started working with a chemical company to formulate a supply chain strategy. In the journey, realize that it usually requires multiple analytic techniques and innovation not available from traditional sources.

Optimal Sourcing 221

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 221

DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 27, 2020

Predictive Analysis for Shipping. Businesses can make higher-fidelity predictions — including potential shipping delays — based on external forces like weather, storms, traffic pattern interruptions and more. There are many technologies companies can use to better understand, gather data from and visualize their entire supply chains.

Manufacturing Procurement 227

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 227

QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

In addition, automobile assembly, metalworking, machinery, textiles, iron and steel mills, chemicals, fertilizer and food are important manufacturing sectors for the country. Commercial ship repair is also significant. billion and included machinery and equipment, chemicals, petroleum, scientific instruments and food.

South Africa 136

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