In everyday life, it’s common to not be able to get the products and supplies a consumer needs due to the many supply chain disruptions our world is currently facing. No one has been untouched by the supply chain disruptions from regular everyday consumer products to the automobile industry because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Now it’s time for us to take a further look into supply chain chaos in the past and how it’s affecting places like the chemical industry now.
Chemical Supply Chain Disruptions: A History of
As a world, there are many instances in which disruptions have taken place, and they come in many forms from production, transportation, supplies, consumer demand, and shortages. How do disruptions like these come about? It can emerge from anything like weather-related disasters, to consumer protests, and even like most recently, trucker protests in Canada that have barred trucks from making it to the United States and disrupting cross-border trading efforts.
Figure 1 below shows in detail the many ways in which supply chain disruptions have taken place in all its many forms.
Figure 1. History of Supply Chain Disruptions (Diann Daniel)
Most notable in terms of supply chain disruption was Hurricane Katrina, which ravaged the Gulf of Mexico back in 2005 causing shockwaves that were felt up the Mississippi River and across the nation. Though, Hurricane Katrina brought to light how unprepared businesses and consumers were for such a large disaster that it set a precedent for how we look at supply chain disruptions even today. For example, when Texas was hit with an unforeseen polar vortex.
Economic Factors Affecting Supply Chain
Economic shifts are also a means of supply chain disruptions. Looking at the 2016 Brexit event, when the UK left the EU there were many changes made to the supply chain after that dramatic shift in economics. Seeing how different kinds of environmental factors affect supply chains, with the recent COVID-19 pandemic taking place, how is the chemical industry being impacted by COVID-19 supply chain disruptions?
The Chemical Industry and COVID-19 Disruptions
Chemical companies and the chemical industry overall have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Before we can examine the effects on the chemical industry, we must look at supply chains overall.
During the pandemic, businesses had way too much stock as consumers cut back on spending and tightened budgets due to lay-offs and job losses. Businesses were able to liquidate inventories and cut their losses. But as consumers reentered the markets and began resuming their previous purchasing habits, businesses inventories could not make the demand. In the U.S. Census Small business survey, it was found that about 36% of small businesses reported shipping delays because of their suppliers. Figure 2 below outlines industries’ supplier supply chain disruptions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Figure 2. Disruptions by Industry (U.S. Census Bureau)
More About the Chemical Industry
Seeing sectors like transportation and warehousing sitting at almost 20% shows a correlation to the chemical industries and the transportation of chemicals to manufacturers. A key takeaway from an NACD Shipping Survey concluded that in June 2021, 84.5% of chemical distributors reported that they were out of some products with a potential of that number going up to 92%. Take into account as well that this survey was conducted well before the holiday season and there is no follow-up study to reflect those statistics.
As 2022 continues, supply chain issues will continue to worsen for chemical manufacturers as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused manufacturers and businesses to modify their operation processes because of supply chain disruptions. Things like raw materials needed to make chemical products have been affected the most because of shortages and the increased transit costs because of supply chain demands and lack of drivers
Also, to keep up with these rapid changes of demand in the chemical markets, over 1 million drivers need to be hired to keep up with the rapid demand. In terms of shortages of raw materials, companies are taking other steps to counteract the effects of supply chain disruptions. Figure 3 below shows how companies overall planned activities in May of 2020 versus June of 2021.
Figure 3. Supply Chain 2020 and 2021 (McKinsey)
Furthermore, chemical industries and more are making constant shifts to counter supply chain disruptions and work to find new ways to support business and facilitate sales. Businesses and consumers alike can now ask the question if they’re learning how to make changes now, how can they continue to avoid situations like this in the future?
How to Avoid Issues in the Future?
How are situations like this avoided in the future? Risk managers help provide valuable insight into how businesses can better themselves in the event of the past. There are around five ways in which risk managers have found that businesses can look to, to make sure events like these are preplanned for, some of those suggestions are:
Meaning to look at risks already identified for the future and find the right data to help in the decision-making processes. Quantifying risk can also be looking at risk and the interactions those risks may have and looking at all outcomes that could take place.
This goes beyond looking at the outcomes of risks. Planning scenarios suggest looking at all the parts of your supply chain and transport and evaluating all your processes as they would happen through different scenarios.
The world is better when we all work together. To work to prevent future supply chain disruptions, businesses and companies must build networks full of elements from all parts of the supply chain to work on risk management strategies together.
The many processes of working through the network of the supply chain to share what everyone knows about their duties. Furthermore, data sharing ensures open knowledge to all networks. This way there can be a standard built between parts of the supply chain to help lessen the impact of future disasters.
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Public and Private Matters
Stakeholders have a large impact on the businesses they support. Keeping an open transparent line of communication with stakeholders is important. Therefore, businesses can keep good relationships and build better trust with stakeholders.
Looking For Chemical Supply Chain Transparency?
Here at Ecolink, Inc we work to provide the utmost transparency about the situation of our supply chains and inventory. As a company, we work to find whatever ways possible to find the product that you need for your business. Having risk managers on staff here at Ecolink, we work constantly to make sure we have the right plans in place in case of emergencies.
Consistently as a company, we make sure to keep our website and social media platforms with the most updated information we can ensure you are aware of the status of the products we have.
For more information about how we are handling supply chain disruptions or questions about how we can help you find a product that has been disrupted by supply chains contact us here today! We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ecolink Community Updates
Interested in more in the Ecolink Community? You can read one of our other community blogs here! Stay tuned for Ecolink Community blogs in the future by checking us out on social media! There you’ll be able to keep up with our latest community updates and blogs!
The Chemical Industry & Supply Chain Disruptions
/in Ecolink Community/by Industrial DegreasersIn everyday life, it’s common to not be able to get the products and supplies a consumer needs due to the many supply chain disruptions our world is currently facing. No one has been untouched by the supply chain disruptions from regular everyday consumer products to the automobile industry because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Now it’s time for us to take a further look into supply chain chaos in the past and how it’s affecting places like the chemical industry now.
Chemical Supply Chain Disruptions: A History of
As a world, there are many instances in which disruptions have taken place, and they come in many forms from production, transportation, supplies, consumer demand, and shortages. How do disruptions like these come about? It can emerge from anything like weather-related disasters, to consumer protests, and even like most recently, trucker protests in Canada that have barred trucks from making it to the United States and disrupting cross-border trading efforts.
Figure 1 below shows in detail the many ways in which supply chain disruptions have taken place in all its many forms.
Figure 1. History of Supply Chain Disruptions (Diann Daniel)
Most notable in terms of supply chain disruption was Hurricane Katrina, which ravaged the Gulf of Mexico back in 2005 causing shockwaves that were felt up the Mississippi River and across the nation. Though, Hurricane Katrina brought to light how unprepared businesses and consumers were for such a large disaster that it set a precedent for how we look at supply chain disruptions even today. For example, when Texas was hit with an unforeseen polar vortex.
Economic Factors Affecting Supply Chain
Economic shifts are also a means of supply chain disruptions. Looking at the 2016 Brexit event, when the UK left the EU there were many changes made to the supply chain after that dramatic shift in economics. Seeing how different kinds of environmental factors affect supply chains, with the recent COVID-19 pandemic taking place, how is the chemical industry being impacted by COVID-19 supply chain disruptions?
The Chemical Industry and COVID-19 Disruptions
Chemical companies and the chemical industry overall have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Before we can examine the effects on the chemical industry, we must look at supply chains overall.
During the pandemic, businesses had way too much stock as consumers cut back on spending and tightened budgets due to lay-offs and job losses. Businesses were able to liquidate inventories and cut their losses. But as consumers reentered the markets and began resuming their previous purchasing habits, businesses inventories could not make the demand. In the U.S. Census Small business survey, it was found that about 36% of small businesses reported shipping delays because of their suppliers. Figure 2 below outlines industries’ supplier supply chain disruptions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
More About the Chemical Industry
Seeing sectors like transportation and warehousing sitting at almost 20% shows a correlation to the chemical industries and the transportation of chemicals to manufacturers. A key takeaway from an NACD Shipping Survey concluded that in June 2021, 84.5% of chemical distributors reported that they were out of some products with a potential of that number going up to 92%. Take into account as well that this survey was conducted well before the holiday season and there is no follow-up study to reflect those statistics.
As 2022 continues, supply chain issues will continue to worsen for chemical manufacturers as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused manufacturers and businesses to modify their operation processes because of supply chain disruptions. Things like raw materials needed to make chemical products have been affected the most because of shortages and the increased transit costs because of supply chain demands and lack of drivers
Also, to keep up with these rapid changes of demand in the chemical markets, over 1 million drivers need to be hired to keep up with the rapid demand. In terms of shortages of raw materials, companies are taking other steps to counteract the effects of supply chain disruptions. Figure 3 below shows how companies overall planned activities in May of 2020 versus June of 2021.
Figure 3. Supply Chain 2020 and 2021 (McKinsey)
Furthermore, chemical industries and more are making constant shifts to counter supply chain disruptions and work to find new ways to support business and facilitate sales. Businesses and consumers alike can now ask the question if they’re learning how to make changes now, how can they continue to avoid situations like this in the future?
How to Avoid Issues in the Future?
How are situations like this avoided in the future? Risk managers help provide valuable insight into how businesses can better themselves in the event of the past. There are around five ways in which risk managers have found that businesses can look to, to make sure events like these are preplanned for, some of those suggestions are:
Quantifying Risk
Meaning to look at risks already identified for the future and find the right data to help in the decision-making processes. Quantifying risk can also be looking at risk and the interactions those risks may have and looking at all outcomes that could take place.
Planning Situations
This goes beyond looking at the outcomes of risks. Planning scenarios suggest looking at all the parts of your supply chain and transport and evaluating all your processes as they would happen through different scenarios.
Network Building
The world is better when we all work together. To work to prevent future supply chain disruptions, businesses and companies must build networks full of elements from all parts of the supply chain to work on risk management strategies together.
Sharing Information
The many processes of working through the network of the supply chain to share what everyone knows about their duties. Furthermore, data sharing ensures open knowledge to all networks. This way there can be a standard built between parts of the supply chain to help lessen the impact of future disasters.
Public and Private Matters
Stakeholders have a large impact on the businesses they support. Keeping an open transparent line of communication with stakeholders is important. Therefore, businesses can keep good relationships and build better trust with stakeholders.
Looking For Chemical Supply Chain Transparency?
Here at Ecolink, Inc we work to provide the utmost transparency about the situation of our supply chains and inventory. As a company, we work to find whatever ways possible to find the product that you need for your business. Having risk managers on staff here at Ecolink, we work constantly to make sure we have the right plans in place in case of emergencies.
Consistently as a company, we make sure to keep our website and social media platforms with the most updated information we can ensure you are aware of the status of the products we have.
For more information about how we are handling supply chain disruptions or questions about how we can help you find a product that has been disrupted by supply chains contact us here today! We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ecolink Community Updates
Interested in more in the Ecolink Community? You can read one of our other community blogs here! Stay tuned for Ecolink Community blogs in the future by checking us out on social media! There you’ll be able to keep up with our latest community updates and blogs!
The Benefits of Green Concrete Remover
/in Tidal Washers Product Blogs/by Industrial DegreasersDefinition of Green Concrete Remover
Do you work in an industry that frequently uses concrete? If so, you know how difficult it is to remove unwanted concrete from surfaces once it has hardened. Green Concrete Remover is here to help! This acidic cleaning solution, primarily composed of glycolic acid (50%-60% by weight), effectively breaks down and removes hardened concrete from tools, trucks, scaffolding, and other hard surfaces.
How to Use Green Concrete Remover
To use Green Concrete Remover, follow these four simple steps:
Why Purchase Green Concrete Remover?
Green Concrete Remover possesses a number of beneficial features, such as:
Safety Precautions
Because Green Concrete Remover is an industrial-strength solution that is also extremely acidic (pH ? 1), it is important to follow the proper safety precautions when working with this product. Please refer to Green Concrete Barrier’s Safety Data Sheet for detailed instructions on the personal protective equipment that must be worn when using it, as well as other important safety instructions.
Contact Tidal Washers Today
Tidal Washers, a division of Ecolink, Inc., is a trusted supplier of commercial solvents and detergents (including Green Concrete Remover). Many of Tidal Washers’ products contain Eco-friendly alternatives to traditional chemicals that are hazardous to the environment and workers. All of our chemical solutions are also available in bulk sizes, such as 55-gallon drums, which cuts down on shipping costs. This not only saves your company money, but is better for the environment as well!
Have any questions? Want to learn more about Green Concrete Remover or any of our other products? Our team of chemists would be happy to assist you. Please contact Tidal Washers by calling 800-563-1305 or emailing info@tidalwashers.com. We look forward to helping you with your cleaning needs!
For further questions please contact the team at Ecolink here.
What Is The Millipore Test Standard?
/in Millipore/by Industrial DegreasersWhat is the Millipore test standard? The Millipore test standard is best explained by looking into the history behind Millipore. Millipore was established in 1954 as a filtration membrane manufacturing company. Pioneering the use of membrane technology across hundreds of applications, the Millipore Corporation became instrumental in defining standards for the testing of compounds, and after many years on continued use of their game changing filtration technology using membranes, the Millipore name became synonymous with gravimetric cleanliness testing. Today, gravimetric cleanliness testing and the Millipore Test Standards are considered the same thing.
In 2010, Merck, the well known German pharmaceutical company acquired Millipore Corporation and established EMD Millipore as it’s North American life sciences tools division, creating a market leader in bio-research and bio-production to many diverse industries. Today, most chemical manufacturers and providers use the Millipore test standard as a measuring stick for the quality of chemicals used for cleanliness testing. Ecolink, being a trusted and experienced chemical provider, is recognized as a provider of chemicals and chemical solutions that meet and exceed the Millipore Test Standard.
Ecolink makes buying Millipore testing chemicals in bulk easy, ensuring you have sufficient quantity on hand to perform your tasks as quickly and efficiently as possible.
The Benefits of depending on Ecolink for your Millipore Test Standard needs:
• Trained, qualified and field experienced chemists and technicians
• 30+ year industry knowledge and experience
• Wide variety of chemical solution choices
• Varied product quantities available (5-gallon and 55-gallon containers)
• Proper product safety, handling and storing procedures
• Eco-friendly alternatives
• Affordable pricing structures
• Bulk pricing
Are you seeking chemical products and solutions that meet or exceed Millipore Test Standards? Contact Ecolink here and speak to one of our expert chemists and learn about our range of especially designed products that offer you the cleaning efficiencies you demand.
What chemical is used for Millipore?
/in Ecolink News, Millipore/by Industrial DegreasersWhat chemical is used for Millipore? Millipore is the name applied to the testing standard for gravimetrical analysis in cleanliness testing. Millipore being a testing standard, is used to determine the different chemicals being searched for, in a part or parts of a mechanical apparatus. Identifying the amount of a particular chemical compound is why the Millipore test standard is applied, therefore different chemical compounds can be used in the Millipore test equipment and filter membranes to help identify the chemical deposits in the tested parts, meaning there can be more than one chemical used for Millipore.
Chemicals used for Millipore Testing
Ecolink provides a wide range of chemicals that can be used in Millipore testing equipment, to help determine the chemical compound being searched for. Here in the Ecolink shop, we provide a number of chemicals in a variety of size offerings, to help you identify the compounds your are trying to determine as existing in your parts. Typically, Millipore testing equipment is designed to work with about 85 types of chemical compounds. Contacting the expert chemists here at Ecolink, will help you to narrow down the field of compounds you are trying to locate and speed up your project measurably.
Benefits of Working with Ecolink for Millipore Chemicals:
• 30+ years domestic and national knowledge and experience
• Trained, qualified, bonded and field-experienced technicians
• Occupational health and safety professionals
• Expert product handling and safety instruction
• Wide variety of chemical products
• Affordable Bulk Pricing options
• Variable quantity containers (5 to 55 gallon offerings)
• Eco-friendly options
• Friendly, concerned staff
If you are looking for expert assistance to determine the right chemicals used for Millpore testing, Contact Ecolink Here and talk with one of our resident chemical experts who will answer all your inquiries and assure you of the most suitable chemical products to use in your Millipore testing equipment.
How do you test for Millipore?
/in Millipore/by Industrial DegreasersHow do you test for Millipore? The Millipore test standard is a process that requires a special setup of products designed to be operated together to determine the compounds being searched for. Millipore is not it’s own classification of compound. It is the name of the company that created the filtration filter that was commonly used in the purposely built equipment to find the existence of a chemical compound in a part or parts of a more complex machine or mechanical equipment, for the purpose of cleaning that compound from the parts or equipment.
The parts for creating the Millipore testing equipment typically include:
• vacuum pump
• vacuum funnel
• filtering funnel
• spray gun and filter pads
• chemicals
• laboratory oven
• stainless steel collection pan
• pressure vessel
• desiccator
• filter forceps
• microscope
• microscope slides for particle counting
• fume hood
Millipore testing involves the gathering of particles that are suspended in a liquid and applied to a filter. The filter is dried to allow for weighing and analysis. Millipore testing is utilized in various industries, including automotive and pharmaceuticals. Millipore testing measures the amount of solid and non-soluble contaminant particles on machine parts. Often times, the test results are expressed by the number and size of particles collected or by gravimetric analysis following extraction.
Ecolink chemists are available to consult with to explain the process required in using the above parts to efficiently and expertly apply the Millipore test and find the chemical compound in your parts that you are seeking.
Benefits of Consulting Ecolink Regarding Millipore Testing:
• 30+ years industry and field experience
• Bulk sizing availability (5 gallon and 55 gallon containers)
• High Quality and Environmentally Conscious Chemicals
• Bulk Discount Pricing
• Handling and Safety Instruction
• Online Shopping Portal
If you are seeking expert advice and details on how to test for Millipore or apply the Millipore test to determine the chemical compounds in the parts of machinery, contact Ecolink here and one of our resident experts will happily guide you through the process and recommend the suitable chemical to assist you in your project.