Articles Tagged with ''supply chain''

Since logistics is dependent on a system of systems, the system is only as strong as its weakest link.

The recent attacks in the Middle East, where hundreds of pagers used by Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon and Syria, have underscored the extreme risks present in global supply chains. 

Representatives from Palmer Holland and the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) answer questions about the latest challenges in the chemical distribution industry. 

If you happened to be traveling on an airplane, using public transit in a major U.S. city, or interacting with your healthcare provider the week of July 19, then you may have had a very personal, up-close experience with the overarching role technology plays in our modern world.

In light of the supply chain crisis in 2021-2022, the specialty chemicals industry needs to examine the way it does business and make changes to ensure smooth and less vulnerable operations.

The action is due to intensifying force majeure conditions and operational failures experienced by multiple suppliers of raw materials essential to the production of acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) products. 

Manufacturers should work to reduce materials, energy consumption, and inefficiencies to improve their carbon footprint and achieve the triple bottom line.

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution released the results of its most recent survey on members’ rail use and issues during the final half of 2023.

ACD calls on FMC to adopt GOA recommendations to strengthen the ocean shipping system.

Improving packaging efficiency can produce dramatic results, including savings in materials, labor, and freight.