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NACD Comments on STB Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council Appointment

March 17, 2023

The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer released a statement regarding the U.S. STB appointment of NACD member company representative Richard G. Erstad to its RSTAC.

Chemical Industry Innovates Amid Logistics, Labor, and Raw Materials Challenges

How are leaders in the chemical industry addressing the issues challenging the supply chain and raw materials landscape?

Karen Parker

March 7, 2023

ASI reached out to adhesive and sealant raw materials suppliers to get their thoughts on the current state of the specialty chemicals industry.

Adhesives & Bonding Expo Opens Registration

March 3, 2023

Adhesives & Bonding Expo North America, co-located with Foam Expo North America, has opened registration for its conference to be held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, June 20-22, 2023.

From the editor

Hitting Fast Forward with Digitalization

Digitization makes huge amounts of data available for technologies like artificial intelligence to flourish; it also makes such data available to hostile forces.

Karen Parker

February 27, 2023

Digital tools can help when analyzing and managing the creation of a more transparent supply chain, optimizing manufacturing and customer interface, tracking and managing use, creating a more circular life for chemical products.

Proactive Approach to Navigating Transportation Woes

Companies must take a proactive approach to navigating transportation woes and create supply chain capabilities to help them stay a step ahead of the competition.

Lisa Anderson

February 23, 2023

Although current transportation woes will eventually come to an end, new disruptions will arise, and companies must use a proactive approach to navigate future supply chain issues.

NACD Joins Senators Sanders and Braun to Demand Paid Sick Leave for Rail Workers

February 15, 2023

NACD president and CEO Eric R. Byer joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) to call on freight rail companies to address basic quality-of-life benefits for rail workers.

Could the Labor Supply Be the Next Sleeping Bear?

As the adhesives and sealants industry continues to grapple with issues within the supply chain, what could be the next often-ignored fundamental of business waiting to disrupt the industry?

Karen Parker

January 30, 2023

According to a recent study, the manufacturing and distribution industries are feeling a hit with the labor shortage, and it is not going to go away.

NACD Calls on USTR To End Section 301 Tariffs

January 25, 2023

Since their implementation under President Trump in 2018, NACD says the Section 301 tariffs have not realized their desired results.

Proactive Strategies to Get Ahead of the Non-Stop Supply Chain Disruptions

Companies must develop proactive and clear strategies that help them stay ahead of the ever-changing disruptions within the supply chain.

Lisa Anderson

January 24, 2023

It is no longer sufficient to successfully navigate supply chain disruptions. Only the resilient and strong will survive, whereas the proactive will thrive.

Inching Towards Normal: Experts Weigh in on Chemical Supply Chain

ASI recently reached out to several key companies to assess the current state of the supply chain and find out how they are managing challenges and planning for the future.

Karen Parker

January 6, 2023

Key companies in the adhesives and sealants industry give their input on the current state of the supply chain.