Global Procurement & Logistics
The Sudden Notice: What’s Really Driving Resin Price Hikes?
"We are raising prices again." Why do these notices always seem to arrive out of the blue? You open your inbox and a specific subject line catches your eye: “Notification of Price Revision for Resin Materials (Request). ” Your first thought is likely, “Here we go again.” You click the email, and there it is - […]
Semiconductor Sourcing Strategy
The phrase ‘semiconductors shortage’ has been a constant headline for years. From automobiles and home appliances to industrial equipment and AI systems, virtually every product now depends on semiconductors. In this environment, ensuring a stable supply is no longer an issue that the procurement department alone can solve. What companies need today goes beyond the […]
Post Covid-19 - Iron and Steel Industry
From 2019 to 2023, the global chemical industry faced a difficult environment on both the demand and supply sides. The steel industry, which has recently garnered renewed global attention, was no exception. On the demand side, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were particularly pronounced. In 2020, production declines in the automotive and construction […]