715.726.2300 HOME PRODUCTS PRODUCT LISTING A-Z PRODUCTS BY INDUSTRY INQUIRY ABOUT US CAREERS NEWS CONTACT Winter Considerations Amid a Supply-Chain Crisis Posted on November 17, 2021 - Industry News Heading into winter amid a supply-chain crisis comes with some new considerations, and buyers should be concerned about more than just whether or not there will be gifts under the tree this year. With more than 100 ships waiting to offload at LA ports, it’s important to remember that those container ships carry more than just toys, electronics, clothing and furniture. They are also carrying the critical chemical raw materials you depend on to keep your plant running. While traditionally, good inventory management practices include keeping inventory light at the end of the year, it might be a good idea to keep a little more stock on hand this year, if you are able to, in order to ensure you will have enough materials to keep your plant running. Keep in mind that it’s not just delays at the ports that are slowing down the buying process. Trucking availability also continues to be a challenge, and volumes are ramped up with the holiday demand. If you bring in bulk tankers, remember that winter weather means that many tankers will be dedicated to carrying deicer, leaving fewer trucks on the road for other bulk raw materials. With careful planning and expectations of longer lead times, navigating the winter is achievable. While the shipping backlogs still have months before they are expected to clear up, there is still hope that after a few months of 2022, at least some of the supply chain disruptions will begin to ease. Tags: chemicals, logistics, procurement, purchasing, supply chain, winter Search for: Recent Posts Winter Considerations Amid a Supply-Chain Crisis Is Trucking Actually Getting Worse? ChemCeed to Exhibit at the 2021 Adhesives & Bonding Expo in Novi, MI Supply Chains Stretched – What is a Buyer to do? Eyes: Use Them, Don’t Lose Them Archives November 2021 September 2021 July 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 June 2020 April 2020 February 2020 January 2020 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 Categories Community Outreach Featured Industry News News Product News Uncategorized Home Products About Us Contact Careers Inquiry News A Guide to Our Chemical Products for Lubrication & Grease Manufacturing © 2021 Chemceed 1720 Prosperity Court Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Website Design By Satellite Six