Chemicals & Energy

Australian Mine Operator Uses RFID Tags for Equipment Location

October 21, 2014

Equipment used at a West Australian open-pit iron mine is being managed across a 40-square-mile area via active radio frequency identification tags to identify where certain equipment is located, as well as control its operation.

Growth of Bio-based Chemicals Expected to Be Big Job Stimulus in U.S.

October 21, 2014

Chemistry World

The bio-based products and renewable chemical industry in the United States is growing and offers significant economic benefits, including job creation in numerous sectors, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Supply-Chain Overhaul at Marquis: A Case Study

October 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Marquis, a specialist in energy and agricultural commodities, needed a new approach to supply-chain planning and optimization. Bart Pieper, director of business technology and integration, tells how the company found the right technology vendor for the job.

Ending Ban on Export of U.S. Crude Oil Would Benefit Manufacturing, Study Claims

October 17, 2014

Maritime Executive

The manufacturing sector, already a leading component of the U.S. economy, would benefit significantly if the crude oil ban were lifted, according to a new study.

Disruptive Technology and Supply-Chain Excellence at 3M

October 15, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Scott Olson, vice president of manufacturing and supply chain services with 3M, describes the company's approach to "disruptive technology," as well as the structure of its Center of Excellence.

Plastics-to-Oil Recycling Could Lead to 40,000 Jobs in U.S, report Finds

October 14, 2014

Packaging World

Wide-scale deployment of emerging technology that converts used, non-recycled plastics into oil could generate up to $9bn in annual U.S. economic output and create upwards of 40,000 domestic jobs, according to a report released by the American Chemistry Council.

Eastman Chemical's New Direction in Procurement

October 10, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Eastman Chemical wanted to shift its focus from commodity to specialty chemicals. But the change would necessitate a major transformation of the company's supply chain, and a whole new relationship with suppliers. Mike Berry, vice president of global procurement and chief procurement officer, tells how it was accomplished.

Labelmaster Issues New Guide for Shipping HazMat by Air

October 9, 2014

Labelmaster

Labelmaster, a provider of materials for hazardous-materials transportation compliance, has released its 2015 A.I.R. Shipper publication.

How Business Can Tackle Deforestation – Collaborate Effectively With NGOs, Understand Policy and Enforcement Trends

October 6, 2014

Shale Gas Boom in U.S. Has European Chemical Companies Concerned About Their Costly Processes

October 6, 2014

FuelFix

The U.S. petrochemical resurgence is being closely watched in Europe where companies are wondering whether the deluge of North American shale gas will sap away their competitive advantage.

Chemicals & Energy

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the chemicals and energy industries. Learn how chemical and energy companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.