CHEMICAL LOGISTICS
chemical industry, its capacity remains stable year-round, he says. Every client is a chemical company and most employees come with a chemical logistics background. Rinchem leverages its four decades of expertise, thought leadership, and logistics transparency, complemented by state-of-the-art technology, to provide chemical companies with reliable, safe, ef cient, and cost-effective solutions. “No matter the challenges our customers must tackle, we look for ways to say ‘yes’ and provide options to solve the issues,” Miles says. The company’s services include trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing, return logistics, and inventory management. As an asset- based logistics provider with a network of 27 chemical and gas distribution centers, Rinchem can warehouse and/or transport shipments coming from across town or across the globe. “We offer exibility and door-to- door supply chain management,” Miles says. Through its breadth and depth of services, Rinchem helps clients run leaner supply chains.
Odyssey Logistics’ suite of chemical logistics services includes its bulk tank carrier network, bulk intermodal services, and network optimization analyses.
creating a digital twin of its distribution network and then applying advanced modeling software. By highlighting inef ciencies and identifying actions to better manage sourcing and lead times, among other areas of improvement, the analysis identi ed $60 million in potential savings. What’s more, this analysis occurred during the pandemic and was conducted remotely, saving another $150,000 in travel costs. Cloverleaf, Odyssey’s science-based sustainability program, leverages cutting- edge analytical tools and technology to calculate fuel consumption and emission by mode. “We’re seeing a growing trend of customers who want to measure and calculate their carbon footprint, and this program helps them do that,” Riggs says. Odyssey continues to view the chemical market as signi cant. “We’re continuing to invest in it, to grow it, and to evaluate acquisitions,” Riggs says. “We’re committed to it.” Rinchem Company: STREAMLINING THE GLOBAL CHEMICAL SUPPLY CHAIN In contrast to many other large logistics providers, Rinchem “doesn’t chase the holidays,” says Dustin Miles, vice president of global transportation. Because Rinchem focuses on the
its clients’ chemical supply chains. In all its partnerships, Odyssey remains dedicated to safety, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. The chemical sample ful llment and logistics service Odyssey offers has processed more than 12 million sample shipments. More than 65 major manufacturers rely on this service, which is available to shippers around the globe, enabling them to ef ciently store, package, and ship samples and small revenue orders. Odyssey has invested heavily in its intermodal capabilities. Its chemical ISO tanks, which can move up to 6,600 gallons, t in the same frame as 20-foot trucking containers. “This allows us to ef ciently and safely move shipments from truck to rail or ship and back again,” Riggs says. By leveraging intermodal capabilities, Odyssey takes trucks off the road, leading to a greener footprint. GLOBAL EXPERTISE The insight and visibility customers can gain through Odyssey’s advanced analytical services and network optimization studies help them evaluate and improve the performance of their global supply chains. Odyssey helped a global manufacturer gain visibility into its $1 billion annual shipping budget by
Asset-based logistics provider Rinchem focuses on the chemical industry. Every client is a chemical company and most employees have a chemical logistics background.
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