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Our Expert Views content provides the ideal narrative for businesses, subject matter experts, and those interested in the expert network industry's latest trends and talking points. These in-depth perspectives cover various industries, business verticals, sectors, and regions, supporting our global clientele.

Plastics & Specialty Materials: Global Trends
02 Dec 2025

Plastics & Specialty Materials: Global Trends

Bijoy Chakraborty
Bijoy Chakraborty

Independent Consultant

Evolving demand across sectors and rising sustainability pressures are redefining plastics and specialty materials, with regional growth diverging and strong opportunities emerging in recycled materials, sustainable packaging, and high-margin specialty chemical transitions.

Procurement Insights: Costs, Risks, and Sustainability
02 Dec 2025

Procurement Insights: Costs, Risks, and Sustainability

PA

experience in developing and executing sourcing strategies for raw materials, strategic materials, CAPEX, MRO, and Greenfield/Brownfield project purchases

Procurement leaders face up to 25 - 30% cost increases and longer transit times due to energy price hikes and shipping disruptions. Strategies like hedging, local sourcing, and sustainability-focused vendor criteria are now key to managing risks. Read on for more insights!

India’s Steel Demand: What’s Next?
18 Nov 2025

India’s Steel Demand: What’s Next?

Rajiv_Thakur

President – Corporate Affairs & QA (Jan 2022 – Present)

Demand for long and flat steel in India and worldwide will diversify with infrastructure, renewables and EVs. SAP CRM and digital tools will streamline sales, supply and quality; green steel reshapes procurement.

Flexing for Growth: Packaging’s Global Shift
12 Nov 2025

Flexing for Growth: Packaging’s Global Shift

Tushar_Mathur

Assistant General Manager – Exports Sales (Apr 2020 – Present)& Marketing

Flexible packaging demand varies by region; Africa and Middle East grow fastest. FMCG, personal care and beverage buyers prioritize sustainability, cost and barrier. Digital analytics refine pricing; recyclable films trending.

Redefining Mining Through Technology
12 Nov 2025

Redefining Mining Through Technology

Ronald_Barrios

Independent Consultant (Sep 2023 – Present)

Emerging technologies, sustainability imperatives, and shifting global demand are transforming mining efficiency, cost, and safety, with decarbonization, water management, and digital innovation driving operational excellence and setting new industry benchmarks worldwide.

Specialty Chemicals: Leadership & Innovation
06 Nov 2025

Specialty Chemicals: Leadership & Innovation

Anil_Ojha

Executive Director (Sep 2021 – Present); India

This article explores a specialty chemicals leader’s journey, strategies for operational excellence, technology adoption, sustainability, global expansion, and innovation opportunities, offering readers expert insights into industry transformation.