Four Ways to Become a Technology-Driven Chemical Company
While chemical companies have a well-earned reputation for product innovation, they’ve typically taken a more, well, traditional approach to technology. Less than half of chemical companies have a defined digital strategy or digital transformation roadmap, putting the industry behind many,…
Reinstatement of Superfund Chemical Excise Tax:
New Sage X3 ERP Accounting and Calculation Functionality for the Chemicals Industry
Chemical companies need to prepare for the return of an excise tax on chemicals produced or imported that hasn’t been in effect for nearly 30 years. In January 2022, the IRS published Notice 2021-66, related to the Infrastructure Investment and…
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How Chemical Companies Can Formulate
a Future-Proof Workforce
Embracing technology creates a culture that attracts and retains the best and brightest The American workforce — and its employers — has undergone transformational change over the past two-plus years. The chemical industry has felt the effects of these changes…
How Chemical Companies Can Mitigate the Impacts of the War in Ukraine
Earlier this year, as the world economy continued reopening, the US chemical industry was poised for a strong recovery. But just when chemical companies thought they could catch their breath, Russia sucked the air out of the room. How the…
Tips on Selecting the Right Partner for Your Chemical Manufacturing ERP Implementation
When chemical manufacturers are selecting an ERP solution and service provider, one size does not fit all. While the ERP software must address and satisfy chemical -specific needs for functionality, scalability, and complexity, the ERP service provider should have a…
Rebate Management: the “Secret” Ingredient for Driving Growth
Rebate programs are powerful tools for B2B companies in a broad swath of industries, particularly those where margins are tight and pricing strategies can make all the difference. When properly structured and implemented, they can establish market differentiators, create purchasing…
Help the Country Defeat the COVID-19 Pandemic
To defeat the COVID-19 pandemic our nation has to move critical raw materials faster and provide greater visibility and access to finished goods. Net at Work is proud to be associated with EchoSystem who is doing their part to assist…
Highlights: Specialty & Custom Chemicals America Conference
The Specialty & Custom Chemicals America conference took place this week at Omni Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. This bi-annual conference is primarily focused on the chemical technologies and products that have applications across a diverse range of…
Top Technologies Disrupting the Manufacturing Industry
The world is in the midst of what many are calling the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and digital technology is upending every sector of the economy. Nowhere is this more obvious than in manufacturing, where everything from planning, design, and preorder…
The IoT Affect: Changing the Game for Manufacturers and Distributors
The spread of The Internet of Things (IoT) has reached critical mass. The manufacturing and distribution industries are leading in IoT and unsurprisingly so. One of the greatest benefits of the IoT is how it can dramatically improve operating efficiencies,…
Restricted Inventory with Chem at Work for Sage X3
Companies in the chemical industry are required to carefully monitor shipments of certain materials in and out of their facilities. For example, only certified customers at approved locations may be able to order certain materials. Some facilities may be allowed…
Chemical Regulatory Management & Reporting with Sage X3
The Chem at Work edition of Sage X3 provides regulation management functionality for the ever-changing regulatory landscape of the global chemical distribution & manufacturing industries. The management, tracking, and reporting of chemical inventories is a requirement for companies that manufacture,…
The Strategic Advantage of a Robust ERP Business Management Software for Chemical Manufacturers
Chemical manufacturers and distributors have always been among the first to deploy digital technologies extensively, using digital sensors and controllers to optimize production and control plant operations. In today’s business environment, chemical companies are also focused on digital initiatives that…
Chemical Corner: Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Management within Sage X3
Sage X3 provides compliance functionality for the ever-changing regulatory landscape of the global chemical & process manufacturing industries. The management, tracking and reporting of chemical inventories is a requirement for companies that manufacture, store, label, ship, distribute, or handle controlled…
