Chemical Logistics: Solving the Equation
valuable time and resources, ensuring your team remains fully focused on driving core business growth.” ODYSSEY: TRANSFORMING COMPLEXITY INTO OPPORTUNITY The chemical industry has long been de ned by both opportunity and complex challenges. Odyssey’s expertise in chemical logistics enables it to partner with its clients to address the challenges and capture opportunities. Some challenges, such as stringent regulations and capacity constraints, have long impacted the industry. Now, chemical companies also manage supply chain disruptions and unpredictability, Boyle says. This is prompting an uptick in requests for specialized chemical warehousing solutions, which require speci c expertise and equipment, as well as an in-depth knowledge of regulations. “It’s a high barrier to entry,” Boyle says. It’s one that Odyssey has positioned itself to exceed. “We handle chemicals in all modes, across North America and Europe and in Asia,” he says. Boyle and his team are equipped to develop ef cient, innovative solutions for Odyssey’s customers. For instance, they might forward deploy ISO tanks near a customer’s location, so products move quickly and safely to end customers. Odyssey is certi ed through the American Chemistry Council as a Responsible Care ® partner company. It also belongs to the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC). Of the hazardous materials Odyssey has shipped via rail, 99.99% have arrived without incident. All these re ect the company’s commitment to safe logistics practices. As chemical distribution continues to evolve, Odyssey can leverage its control- tower approach to offer shippers a layered, dynamic view of their networks, so they can make informed decisions that can cut costs and drive customer service. For instance, with this data, a shipper can assess whether changing the ports through which it’s importing would offer a service or cost advantage.
Odyssey Logistics transports chemicals in all modes, across North America and Europe and in Asia, developing ecient solutions for customers.
days a year, Yanik says. Its dedicated carrier management team is in tune with current market trends and excels at overseeing its rigorous carrier vetting process and ensuring the compliance of its partner carrier network. KAG Logistics can provide a vast transloading network, as well as ground expedite shipments, cross-border services, inventory management and optimization, and procurement services, all geared to chemical companies. “Not many can match our level of expertise in the chemical logistics space,” Yanik says. To ensure information ows seamlessly, KAG Logistics’ technology suite can integrate with its clients’ systems. Technology solutions include systems for transportation management, inventory management, and business intelligence. Clients can track shipments in real-time, take advantage of document management services, and track nancial data and trends. Freight audit and payment services utilize automation to review invoices and streamline settlements, which helps clients accelerate cash ow and optimize working capital. HELPING A COMPANY WITH A GROWING CUSTOMER BASE A leading company in the chemical industry found that its small logistics team and manual processes were unable to support an expanding
customer base. Among other challenges, visibility and tracking capabilities were weak, and a limited carrier base hindered efforts to consistently secure transportation capacity. KAG Logistics implemented a comprehensive managed services solution that included an expanded carrier base, enhanced visibility and tracking capabilities, streamlined communication, and automated processes. Inef ciencies due to manual processes were eliminated, and the client’s service levels signi cantly improved. The company was able to capture greater market share, while cutting its freight expense by double digits. Today’s chemical market is continually changing, as well as complex and unforgiving. “Assuming that everything will return to what used to be normal isn’t a sustainable strategy,” Yanik says. Instead of being content with the status quo, organizations need to continually assess and improve their freight networks to stay ahead of the market. Otherwise, they risk being left behind, he says. “At KAG Logistics, safety is ingrained in every decision we make as we deliver chemical logistics services with visibility, nimbleness, and exibility across multiple modes,” he adds. “By partnering with KAG Logistics, companies can outsource their complex supply chain tasks. Entrusting us with your logistics allows your organization to reclaim
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