Chemical industry is a cost and profitability challenged industry. Current macroeconomic uncertainties, geopolitical risks, commodization, increasing competition, Sustainability and regulatory compliance requirements are impacting the industry in its...
In my 2nd blog on topic - Strategic Priorities for Chemical Industry we had discussed Industry’s structure, operational challenges, competitive positioning, and imperatives for effecting customer-centric and customer-led transformation. In this blog ...
In my 1st blog on this topic - Strategic Priorities for Chemical Industry we had discussed Industry’s current challenges and trends. In this blog, I will attempt to answer following questions - What the future bodes for the Industry? How can it trans...
Chemical Industry fortunes are determined by factors which are beyond its control. Factors like Chips shortages, Shipping Container Shortages, new product regulations in a region affects its operations and profitability. As an example - current Chip ...
This is the last blog in my series on building Human Capital in the Chemical Industry. I will use this post to summarize and define some key practices to successfully build human capital and hence ensure profitable operations in the Chemical Industry...
Hi Chetan,Please check field X plant Material status in Basic data 1 tab in material master. If this field has value blocked this might be the reason for the message - Blocked all Functions. Please confirm.Regards
Hi Suraj,I would recommend that you use Process orders to map Production process. You can have one process order for 15 days covering overall process from goods issue to goods receipt. Production process steps can be defined in master recipe. Are you...
Hi Ragu,SAP has been implemented in 200+ chemical companies in India. SAP has been implemented in all types of chemical companies - Public sector (like Kribhco), large companies (like Tata chemicals), Mid-size companies (like Galaxy Surfactants). SAP...
Hi Jayasree,Thanks for your comments.Chemical Plant operations require skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Therefore it is vital for chemical companies to setup learning culture. For this, they need to define and impart relevant training programs at...
Hi Adel, Thanks for your comments.Extending benefits and other welfare schemes to employee’s family – certainly will help to retain talent and this is being practiced by many companies also. Showing commitment and acting proactively to ensure safe a...