The chemical industry can look back on three years in which supply chain management (SCM) issues have rarely been higher on the agenda, even for top management. Supply chain disruptions due to coronavirus restrictions, scarcity of transport and handling capacities, and the loss of suppliers and customers due to the war in Ukraine.Supply chain management among chemical companies has been operating in perpetual crisis mode, and the need to respond to supply chain turmoil has meant that conceptual approaches often fell short.

Analyzing the supply chain of chemical manufacturing is critical for understanding how raw materials are sourced, transformed, and transported to end-users. This analysis can help identify potential bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and risks in the supply chain and suggest ways to improve it.

The supply chain of chemical manufacturing typically includes multiple stages, from sourcing and extraction of raw materials to transportation, processing, distribution, and disposal of waste products.