Chemicals & Energy

One American CEO’s Tortuous Path to Surviving Trump’s Trade Wars

November 27, 2019

Bloomberg

Perhaps no corporate executive in America has been whiplashed more by President Trump’s trade wars than Tom Werner.

Secret Ships Are Exporting Millions of Barrels of Venezuelan Oil

November 20, 2019

Bloomberg

The practice of oil tankers turning off their location signals has increased in the past month, according to shipping data.

Multinationals Are Still Pouring Cash Into China as Trade War Rages

November 19, 2019

Bloomberg

Companies from Tesla Inc. to Walmart Inc. are expanding operations in the world’s second-biggest economy — helping offset the departure of goods manufacturers that have had to rethink supply chains after U.S. tariffs made their products more expensive.

Direct Spend Management in the Intelligent Digital Supply Chain

November 13, 2019

SAP Ariba

With greater reliance on trading partners, complex supply networks and customer demands, running an intelligent supply chain has never been more vital. Explore the value of linking direct spend sourcing with design, manufacturing and planning processes to build an intelligent digital supply chain.

The Cost of Doing Business in California Is One Blackout a Week

October 28, 2019

Bloomberg

PG&E has said the outages may continue for a decade as it works to fireproof the grid.

What’s Trending in Breakbulk Shipping, From Five Experts

October 21, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

After another year of trade conflict, regulatory uncertainty and a tempestuous market for ocean carriers, there may be signs of stability ahead.

China Charges Ahead of U.S. in Building Pumps for Electric Cars

October 17, 2019

Bloomberg

There are almost as many places to charge your electric vehicle in Beijing as there are in the entire United States.

Lithium Battery Dreams Get a Rude Awakening in South America

October 16, 2019

Bloomberg

South America controls about 70% of the world’s reserves of lithium, the metal used in rechargeable batteries for mobile phones and electric vehicles, but none of the infrastructure needed to put it to work.

Saudis Race to Restore Oil Output After Aramco Attacks

September 16, 2019

Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia is racing to restore oil production after a brazen drone strike on a key Aramco facility slashed its output by half, removing about 5% of world supply.

Toyota Is Trying to Figure Out How to Make a Car Run Forever

September 13, 2019

Bloomberg

Put together the best solar panels money can buy, super-efficient batteries and decades of car-making know-how and, theoretically, a vehicle might run forever.