Category / Quality Management / Supply Chain Management
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Eight Essential KPIs For Tank Terminal Operators
We will look at the hidden costs and performance of tank terminals in part 2 of this article, but first I will give you eight essential KPIs for tank terminal operators to…
28th February 2021 -
Why Should Tank Terminals Review Their Emergency Response Preparedness?
Tank terminal operators often tell me that they are well prepared to handle chemical emergencies. But should tank farms be so confident about their emergency response preparedness? Before accepting to store any…
1st February 2021 -
Who Is Answering Chemical Emergency Calls In Asia?
During a recent tour in Taipei, together with the NCEC, we asked a dozen of local companies in the petrochemical and specialty chemical industry the following question: Who is answering your chemical…
3rd April 2020 -
Covid-19, Coronavirus Preparedness And Containment
The coronavirus has now spread to more than 120 countries and claimed more than 5,000 lives. This article was last updated on 15 March 2020. Whereas the vast majority of known cases…
15th March 2020 -
A Well Executed Supply Chain Strategy Results In Value Creation
A supply chain strategy defines how the supply chain should operate to compete. While a business strategy constitutes the overall direction that an organization wishes to go, the supply chain strategy constitutes…
2nd December 2019 -
12 Questions To Review Your Chemical Emergency Response
Companies involved in the chemical and hazardous goods supply chain have to put in place a chemical emergency response plan. Since many organizations do not know where to commence, we have written…
20th August 2019 -
2 Reasons Shippers Should Review Their 49 CFR Emergency Number
Requests for an emergency telephone number for the transport of hazardous goods took place more than two decades ago. In American regulation, 49 CFR § 172.604 requires companies that transport hazardous goods…
17th March 2019 -
Emergency Response For The Liquid Bulk Logistics Sector
The liquid bulk logistics sector is one of the most challenging sectors for chemical incidents and emergency response. Over a two-year period, a business is likely to experience at least one medium-sized…
2nd November 2018 -
5 Key Questions To Improve Your Incident Notification System
Every organization is vulnerable to crises, so having in place a robust, reliable, and professional incident notification system is a must. A crisis is a sudden event in which the nature of…
15th August 2018 -
Safe Truck Loading Operations In Emerging Markets
Every tank terminal must guarantee safe truck-loading operations. Working at height remains one of the prevalent causes of fatalities and major injuries, with common cases including falls from ladders and through fragile…
27th November 2017