Amidst reporting that manufacturing firms are stockpiling intermediate inputs before potential tariffs and threats of a second East and Gulf Coast port strike, it’s important to emphasize that chronic ...

Getty Images / Kmatta All companies must determine how to record the movement of their inventory. The amount a company pays for raw materials, labor, and overhead costs is continually changing.

MRO occupies a unique position within the supply chain ecosystem, often called the "Supply Chain Triangle," where technology, ...

This week, stainless steel spot prices showed an overall upward trend. As of February 7, SMM Wuxi region's 304 cold-rolled coil was quoted at 13,050-13,400 yuan/mt, with an average price up 50 yuan/mt ...

Quality raw materials offer the best opportunity for the production of quality goods This aims to ensure that the quality of raw materials being used in the production process is of the standard ...

SMM, January 24: According to SMM estimates, China's bauxite production in January 2025 (31 days) saw a slight decrease of 1.4% MoM, up 12.2% YoY. In January 2025, the total bauxite raw material ...

In March 2024, the Council adopted the European critical raw materials act, as demand for rare earths is expected to increase exponentially in the coming years. Critical raw materials (CRMs) are raw ...