Chemicals & Energy

Quadrem's Invoicing Solution for Oil & Gas

April 1, 2006

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

WebMethods & ICI Paints

December 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

LMS & Kraton Polymers

November 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Syngenta's Journey From Spreadsheets To Statistical Forecasts

August 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Richard Herrin, forecasting and planning manager-NAFTA region, for Syngenta, a global agribusiness based in Basel, Switzerland.

A Focus on Planning Helps Castrol Reduce Inventory, Improve Service

May 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Castrol's European operation faced a common supply-chain conundrum: excess inventory and poor customer service. A new planning department separate from execution, coupled with technology from ToolsGroup, got the company's supply chain back on track.

Air Products Cuts Down on Maverick Spend, and Saves Millions

February 1, 2005

Top management ought to be pleased when employees show personal initiative and think for themselves-except when it comes to choosing key suppliers.

Sunoco's Shipping Process Inside Its Plants Goes from Manual to Highly Optimized

September 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Gordon Heisler, director of transportation operations at Sunoco Inc., in Philadelphia.

3PLs On The Rise: Smaller Firms Prove Big Isn't Always Better

April 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

While logistics outsourcing may seem like a mature business concept, five smaller 3PLs show how new concepts, better technology and outstanding performance can bring new benefits to companies open to fresh ideas.

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.