Thought Leadership

Thought leadership, innovation and determined problem-solving; hallmarks of the ChemLogix approach to each and every engagement, and evidenced in our work. Read below to see examples of how our pursuit of sustainable economic value has benefitted our clients.

Transportation Benchmarking – Europe

LHC Consulting recently concluded the 2012 edition of its Full Truck Load Chemical Liquid Bulk Benchmark study. This annual study compares the contracted freight rates of chemical shippers for liquid bulk transport on a pan-European basis. The benchmark is executed on city-to-city level and accounts for differences in transport specifications including mode of transport, equipment type and product classification. The companies participating in this year’s study together spend approximately €420 million on chemical liquid bulk freight on an annual basis.
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Transportation Solutions for the Fracking Industry

Hydraulic fracturing – fracking – to harvest natural gas and petroleum reserves from shale is a booming business. According to a report by IHS Global Insight published in December 2011, fracking is forecast to contribute $118 billion toward U.S. economic growth over the next four years. But as industry growth soars, so do the logistical challenges of doing business.  Fortunately, ChemLogix offers cost-effective solutions for overcoming these challenges which improve supply chain visibility, create efficiencies and benefit your bottom line.
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Transforming Trade-offs for Specialty Chemical Business

A business unit (The Company) of a $500 million North American based specialty chemicals producer was having no trouble meeting market requirements for service performance, yet were challenged by periodic, intense sales runs. While the operations groups typically worked, with success, on operational metrics for the first 10 weeks of the quarter, these sprints, along with tension between supply chain functions (sales, sourcing, etc.) over conflicting views of service and financial priorities, took their toll.
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Commodity Chemical Swaps and Exchanges

Companies in process industries—specifically, producers of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, as well as other refined products—have historically implemented product Swaps and Exchanges (S&E) to cut costs, improve customer service and overall logistics performance. This solution brief discusses how chemical and polymer companies can begin implementing swaps and exchanges to drive operational savings in excess of 20% of a logistics budget.
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Transportation Management Systems - The Time Has Come

With the increased use of technology to follow shipments in transit, it is no longer a novelty for our orders to be tracked from the time we place them to the moment they are delivered. In fact, we might even be surprised when this level of visibility is not available. This white paper discusses why visibility into the transportation process is an imperative for all industries including the chemical.
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Must Chemical Companies Outsource Logistics to Save Money?

As chemical companies look for ways to reduce logistics costs, many are increasingly considering outsourcing as a means to save money. This white paper weighs outsourcing versus the decision to build upon a company's own experienced personnel and proven processes.
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Reducing Cost-to-Serve with Transportation Management Outsource Solutions

When Pilot Chemical Company (http://www.pilotchemical.com), a global chemical company producing specialty chemicals primarily for the household and industrial detergent and personal care industries, began experiencing high "cost-to-serve" issues in 2006 with its vendors and customers, the company realized it needed to get a better handle on its freight costs and activities..
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Inbond Intermodal Service to Mexico

Over the past 15 years since NAFTA liberalized trade between the United States and Mexico, over the road (OTR) trucking has become the most popular — and most challenging — method of moving raw materials into Mexico. This solution brief discusses how Chemlogix' Inbond service addresses those challenges.
Inbond Intermodal Service to Mexico solution brief

Meeting the Network Optimization Challenge

To ensure the optimal operation of sourcing, manufacturing and distribution, chemical companies must constantly evaluate economic trade-offs vs. constraints. Through Supply Chain Network Optimization, chemical producers can streamline their supply chains to optimize service, contribution and asset return. The following white paper provides some insight into the processes and benefits associated with Supply Chain Network Optimization as well as answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding this powerful optimization tool.
Meeting the Network Optimization Challenge

Freight Payment & Audit Solution for Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry

Akzo Nobel is one of the world’s leading industrial companies with 60,000 employees operating in more than 80 countries. As a supplier of a huge range of paints, coatings, and specialty chemicals, Akzo is well familiar with the challenges associated with product transportation. This case study highlights how ChemLogix was able to help Akzo to streamline payment processes, reduce costs and errors and improve carrier relationships with a freight payment and audit solution.
Freight Payment & Audit Solution Case Study for Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry