Hurricane Milton has significantly disrupted supply chains along the Gulf Coast, causing delays in the delivery of critical goods and materials. Key ports faced closures, halting inbound traffic and impacting the flow of supplies essential for various industries. 

Potential safer substitutes for PFAS, commonly known as "Forever Chemicals," include fluorine-free alternatives like silicone-based materials, biopolymers, and hybrid coatings. These substitutes offer similar water, oil, and stain resistance without the persistent environmental and health risks associated with PFAS. Researchers are also exploring biodegradable and non-toxic materials to replace PFAS in industries like textiles, food packaging, and firefighting foams.

The personal care industry is embracing eco-friendly practices by introducing upcycling to its manufacturing process. Turning what would usually be disposed of into valuable parts of new products, upcycling tackles environmental issues and creates economic benefits by transforming waste into worth.

The oil industry is a major part of the world’s economy, but it comes with its own set of challenges like fluctuating prices and strict environmental laws. It’s crucial for those leading procurement to fully understand these issues.

Thanks to significant advancements and an intensified emphasis on sustainability, the plastic injection molding industry is on the verge of technological upheaval. The sector is projected to grow by 4-5% annually from 2023 to 2028,

Increasingly, the life of a procurement professional requires more than just responding to procurement issues as they turn up. You need to forecast them before they happen and ideally avoid them altogether or, at the very least, mitigate their worst effects.

Like many others, the chemical industry used to rely on gut instinct and experience to guide its procurement decisions. While those still have their place, today data is delivering more reliable and predictable evidence-based insights.

The beauty world is changing minute by minute—skincare trends faster than any other. No longer are anti-aging concerns top of mind. Modern consumers are looking for a much more holistic approach to beauty.

Orange juice prices in the U.S. have been witnessing an upsurge in recent years owing to the lowered availability of processing oranges plagued by supply losses due to citrus greening.