Safeguarding chemical supply chains against the next wave of disruption

Resilinc CEO Bindiya Vakil offers an expert insight into how the chemicals industry can minimise risk while maximising efficiency. Chemical manufacturers have weathered a tumultuous landscape in recent years: navigating the complexities of a global...

Turning microbes into ‘cell factories’

Dr Vinod Kumar, of Cranfield University, discusses his pioneering research into bio-renewables, engineering organisms to deliver high-quality chemical products from waste products such as bread. Biorefineries are the obvious alternative to fossil-based chemicals, a sustainable...

Maersk champions a new technology era for predictive logistics

Technology is a powerful - yet surprisingly under-utilised - tool in chemical supply chains. Now is the time to harness its full potential, using collaboration and data as the catalysts, says Arvind Ambo, Global...

Maersk: accelerating the transition from fossil fuel follower to green industry leader

Sustainability underpins A.P. Møller-Maersk’s pledge to be the responsible logistics partner of choice for the chemical industry. Global Vertical Head of Chemicals, Patrick Hore, explains how the end-to-end international freight services partner is leading...

Oligonucleotides: the journey so far

For oligonucleotide api manufacturers, putting in place capacity and sustainability solutions will be essential to meet increased demand. The molecules will be needed in ever greater quantities to fulfil rising needs as new uses...

Building a winning pricing strategy in today’s highly volatile market

By Robert Smith, Customer Services Executive at Pricefx Business plans and targets for 2022 need to be redrawn in the face of persistently volatile market conditions. Robert Smith, of Pricefx, explains how businesses can maintain focus...

Keeping Customer Experience at the top of the crisis agenda

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical and ingredient distribution holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers across the broadest spectrum of industry. Our business units provide a full-line portfolio and tailor-made...

THE CHEMICAL TRADE SHOW BLAZING A TRAIL

Already recognised on the ground as a rising star in the world of trade shows, ChemUK has now been shortlisted for a stellar award by Exhibition News. HELEN COMPSON hears what else 2021 holds...

COVID-19 lockdowns lead to UK tech sales boom and adds to e-waste problem

By Lizzy Ratcliffe Following our Precious Elements campaign last year – which raised awareness of the supply risks to elements in our personal devices such as mobile phones – we have conducted further research to...

VACUUM PLAYS ESSENTIAL ROLE IN CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PROCESSES

Vacuum is used to make the most of our surroundings and in many parts of our lives, from the packaging of our food to the treatment of our sewage, from the screens and batteries...