The Chemical Industry at the Millenium: Maturity, Restructuring, and GlobalizationChemical Heritage Press, 2003 - 387 pages In The Chemical Industry at the Millennium, Peter Spitz and a team of industry experts look at this complex and fascinating industry. Concentrating on basic and specialty chemicals, chapter authors examine many of the trends and market factors that have affected the chemical industry in the recent past. The book offers an insider’s view of the restructuring and reengineering crazes and the improvements and roadblocks offered by information technology and the Internet. Other factors that came into play include the impact of environmental regulations and globalization, and the financial community’s demand for greater shareholder value. Each is discussed in turn. The Chemical Industry at the Millennium is a must read for industry professionals and anyone else interested in the changes and challenges facing a great and essential industry. |
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Page 98
... suppliers . • Globalization and increased competition from suppliers in emerging coun- tries are resulting in additional pricing pressure for suppliers of specialty chemicals . Specialties are more easily transportable , because ...
... suppliers . • Globalization and increased competition from suppliers in emerging coun- tries are resulting in additional pricing pressure for suppliers of specialty chemicals . Specialties are more easily transportable , because ...
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Maturity, Restructuring, and Globalization Peter H. Spitz. Bargaining Power of Suppliers Bargaining Power of Buyers Suppliers Buyers Determinants of Supplier Power Determinants of Buyer Power Differentiation of inputs Substitutes Return ...
Maturity, Restructuring, and Globalization Peter H. Spitz. Bargaining Power of Suppliers Bargaining Power of Buyers Suppliers Buyers Determinants of Supplier Power Determinants of Buyer Power Differentiation of inputs Substitutes Return ...
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... suppliers . Cryovac , Grace Specialty Chemicals ' packag- ing subsidiary , began a vendor certification program in 1987 to identify quali- fied suppliers to be " partners , " thus replacing what was often an antagonistic relationship ...
... suppliers . Cryovac , Grace Specialty Chemicals ' packag- ing subsidiary , began a vendor certification program in 1987 to identify quali- fied suppliers to be " partners , " thus replacing what was often an antagonistic relationship ...
Contents
The First Wave | 9 |
Jeffrey S Plotkin | 51 |
Specialty Chemicals | 85 |
Copyright | |
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