Chemicals & Energy

AI Adoption Linked To Faster Revenue Growth, Research Shows

January 23, 2017

Organizations who reported faster growth in revenue over the past three years were also more likely to be further ahead in using artificial intelligence, according to new research by IT consulting company Infosys.

More Pay, Greater Confidence Lift U.S. Retail Sales - But Brick-and-Mortar Chains Lag

January 19, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Americans stepped up their auto buying and online shopping in December, reflecting a boost in confidence after the election and a solid increase in pay.

VW Dropped From Trusted-Cargo Program Over Cheating Scandal

January 18, 2017

Bloomberg

The emissions-cheating scandal that has cost Volkswagen AG more than $20bn has also made it harder to import its cars to the U.S.

Solar Could Beat Coal To Become The Cheapest Power On Earth

January 10, 2017

Bloomberg

Solar power is now cheaper than coal in some parts of the world. In less than a decade, it's likely to be the lowest-cost option almost everywhere.

Sourcing a Safer Battery (That Won't Catch Fire)

January 5, 2017

The New York Times

Mike Zimmerman likes to shock his guests by using a hammer to drive a nail through a solid polymer lithium metal battery. Nothing happens - and that's a good thing.

Closing the Order-to-Cash Performance Gap between Document Processes and ERP Applications

January 1, 2017

Esker

Automating Fax, Email & EDI Orders in an ERP Environment: How to Bring Speed, Visibility and Accuracy to Every Phase of Order Processing

January 1, 2017

Esker

4 Reasons Supply Chain Leaders Are Investing in Order Management Automation

January 1, 2017

Esker

Stainless Steel NFC Tag Tracks Safety Device Maintenance

December 29, 2016

RFID Journal

Engineering company Process Systems Engineering (PSE) is marketing a near field communication (NFC) RFID label it developed this year that will identify safety-instrumented system devices at industrial locations, as well as track each device's maintenance and calibration history.

Carbon Trust Launches New Waste Management Standards

December 27, 2016

Environmental Leader

Companies are increasingly realizing the environmental and economic benefits of effective waste management - fewer methane emissions from landfills, reduced waste hauling costs and new revenue streams from reuse and recycling among them. Several new tools aim to help companies and other organizations achieve these goals and receive recognition for their work.

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.