A procurement perspective on temperature, logistics, packaging and product quality Conceptual illustration, AI-generated for WE Chem International GmbH Acrylic Acid is not exactly an exotic raw material. For many companies in the coatings, adhesives, polymers and related industries, it is a well-established monomer and part of everyday procurement. That familiarity can make it tempting to treat Acrylic Acid like any other standard raw material: find a supplier, compare prices

At first glance, a sustainability rating looks simple. A score. A medal. A clear signal. But behind that signal lies a much more complex reality — especially in chemical distribution. A structured system — for a good reason Frameworks like EcoVadis exist for a reason. They create comparability.They provide orientation.They help companies and customers evaluate sustainability efforts across global supply chains. In an increasingly complex world, that structure matters. And fro

A story for Map Reading Day (April 5th) | Here’s a slightly chaotic story about a business trip in former East Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It takes place in 1990 — right in the middle of the navigation adventure of a country in transition.