„Stresstest“ for your Raw Materials

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Companies buying a great number of very diverse raw materials are not in a position to have detailed information regarding each single substance. Due to legal requirements (REACH e.g.), portfolio optimizations, mergers/acquisitions and new applications, there are constant changes in the procurement markets.

Therefore, it is worthwhile to regularly assess the following questions:

  • Are there new manufacturers which use a more economical process?
  • Are products discontinued because of more stringent environmental laws in China?
  • Are there any raw materials which can or must be substituted?
  • Are some of your raw materials suspected to be carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction?
  • How is availability of your raw material influenced in case of co-production?
  • How do your procurement competitors influence availability and price development?