Chemicals & Energy

This Supply Chain Goes Nuclear

February 21, 2014

All of a sudden, the future looks bright for nuclear power. Along with that rosy forecast, however, comes a raft of new challenges to the industry's global supply chain.

China Eases Regulations on Importing Railway Rolling Stock

February 18, 2014

XportReporter

Every month, XportReporter produces a report on new and opportunities in China's transport and aerospace sectors.

The Case Against Free Trade

February 18, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Was there ever a time when trade wasn't a polarizing subject? Judging from the endless debate, it's either the key to economic prosperity, or a catastrophe for the common worker. There seems to be no middle ground.

Learn 7 Success Strategies for your Integrated Business Planning Journey

February 11, 2014

Steelwedge Software

10 Tips for More Valuable Spend Intelligence

February 9, 2014

SciQuest

Will Natural Gas Become the Main Fuel Powering Transportation?

February 7, 2014

Maritime Executive

Natural gas has started to challenge oil as the dominant transport fuel with companies building gas-powered ships and installing networks of service stations on water and land.

Trends Impacting Chemical Industry Marketplace

February 3, 2014

Manufacturing.net

Chemical production is often described, understated as it might be, as a "harsh" operating environment. Machinery, components and workers are subjected to extreme temperatures, pressures and substances as they generate end products that can be used in a multitude of ways.

Government's Renewable Fuel Standard 'Unrealistic,' Chain Restaurant Group Says

January 31, 2014

National Retail Federation

In comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Council of Chain Restaurants has criticized the government group's corn ethanol mandate under the Renewable Fuel Standard, and labeled the RFS as unrealistic.

Supply Chains: Where to Find the Biggest, Fastest Transportation Savings

January 27, 2014

C.H. Robinson

Truckload Fuel Surcharges: How They Work and What They Cost

January 27, 2014

C.H. Robinson

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.