Articles Tagged with ''supply chain''

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced financial results for its first quarter ended February 26, 2022, reporting net revenue increased 18% compared with the first quarter of 2021.

RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2022 third quarter, ended February 28, 2022. 

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Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., has released a report entitled “Thriving in 2022: Learning from Supply Chain Chaos.” 

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and its tragic consequences throughout the region have prompted Nynas to reconsider its supplies from Russia and also sales to the country. 

During COVID, clients and colleagues realized there was far too much risk in their supply chain. For the most part, they realized the stark difference in requesting help from in-demand suppliers vs. collaborating jointly with supply chain partners. Given the robust demand for raw materials to successfully support key customer needs, suppliers have no choice but to prioritize. There is little doubt they are prioritizing strategic and profitable customers, as well as those with long-term agreements.

Omya has announced a temporary surcharge on its calcium carbonate products in Europe, with immediate effect.