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It has never been more important to know how to handle and transport chemical products. Indeed, throughout the years we have seen a significant number of incidents involving such products.…

Supply chain is a part of almost every business. Managing it effectively is not a simple task. Global supply chains consist of several challenges that demand logistics professionals to constantly…

Part 2: From “today” into “tomorrow” In the first part of this blog series, three theses were introduced showing what 3D printing can and cannot offer. Ultimately, this also dictates…

Part 1 of 2: The State of Technology In 2013, a speculation on the topic “Does 3D printing mean the end of the global supply chain?” was initiated in a…

Frustration, insufficient information, and a lack of co-operation can ultimately lead to an unnecessary supply chain crisis – putting your brand reputation at risk. Procurement and supply chain leaders face…

Cargo loss is costly — perhaps more so than you ever imagined. According to the National Cargo Security Council, the total impact of cargo losses is more than $50 billion a…

The U.S. chemical market has been gaining strength, as shown by the American Chemistry Council’s Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB). The CAB rose by 3.7 percent through September 2016, indicating expansion in production…

Let’s start with a quick premise review. The supply chain starts with the inception of the product and ends with the happy and loyal customer. Everything between these two ends…

At a conference I recently spoke at, I repeatedly heard amazement, concern, and frustration from attendees that, while they and their companies were engaged in constant continuous improvement efforts, their…

To compete successfully in today’s world, your supply chain operation needs to take advantage of every edge available. One frequently overlooked way to improve overall performance is by going paperless.…