09.12.2009 • WhitepaperOPC

Underestimated Potential

Saving Costs - For chemical manufactures using indirect sales channels is an economic and strategically logical method for effectively expanding their business. Indeed, many manufactures are reluctant to manage these channels stringently in accordance with their contractual terms, particularly when business is going well. Instead these manufactures readily absorb costs and complexity on their part in order not to strain the relationship with their representatives. However, given the financial crisis company's worldwide need to re-evaluate cost saving potential within their organization. Unfortunately, areas that can contribute towards higher growth rates and increasing profitability, such as focused management and follow-up of indirect sales channels are regularly neglected.

Interview

Specialty Chemicals in a Shifting World
Adapting to Tariffs and Strengthening Regional Networks

Specialty Chemicals in a Shifting World

Jennifer Abril, President & CEO of SOCMA, discusses the impact of new tariffs and the importance of regional supply networks in the specialty chemical industry.

Virtual Event

DIGITALIZATION IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

DIGITALIZATION IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Save the Date: October 22, 2025
The event will be promoted to a combined audience of over 100,000 professionals across Europe through the CHEManager and CITplus networks.