sQ1=new Array();sQ1[1]=new Array("index.asp","2005 Global Chemical Industries Best Practices Study","","Participant Testimonials   "This has been a very positive process as we have had to reach outside of our functional area to get information – we now know more about our company"  "This has been very helpful to us as we are defining what we need to focus on"  "The completion of the study is very manageable"  "We are learning how to find data we hadn’t known existed before in our systems"  "The team we tapped to complete our study is very pleased with the ease of use of the study. We like being able to print hard copies to review off-line and like the central web site to make the entries" Participant Login Username: "> Password:                  The Inside Story Video Commentaries Timeline Steering Committee Benefits to Participants Eligibility for Participation Confidentiality  Privacy Policy    Terms of Use    Site Map ©2005-2006 Accenture All Rights Reserved");

sQ1[2]=new Array("introduction.asp","Introduction","","Global Home Best Practices Home Introduction    Many chemical companies have worked hard to improve their supply chains over the years, however, most have not been able to sustain the changes made … If you look at the performance of key supply chain metrics such as asset utilization, transportation costs as a percent of revenue, inventory turns, service performance, etc. – not much has changed over the past fifteen years. On the other hand, companies are realizing more and more that supply chain excellence directly impacts a company’s financial performance. In fact, a recent study indicate that the average market capitalization of companies that utilize supply chain best practices increases by 7% to 26% more than the industry average over a three year time frame (see Connecting with the Bottom Line: A Global Study of Supply Chain Leadership and Its Contribution to the High-Performance Business by Accenture, INSEAD and Stanford University). The chemical industry is facing enormous challenges: global competitors and customers, security and environmental issues, increasingly complex networks, increases in cost and volatility of feedstock and transportation supply. In this environment world class supply chain performance becomes even more critical. The challenge is knowing with a high degree of certainty what steps to take to achieve that performance, where to invest and how to measure results. The intent of the 2005 Global Chemical Industry Supply Chain Best Practices Study is to give companies information they can use to significantly improve their business performance.  Lower costs and increase effectiveness, service and safety Identify specific actions that can be implemented quickly Make improvements that will be sustainable over time Steering Committee  A steering committee has been established consisting of your peers within the chemical industry. This committee is responsible for determining the content and scope of this study. They are ensuring that this study, unlike others, has sufficient content and detail to provide meaningful, actionable results that participating companies can use to improve their overall supply chain performance. The steering committee is comprised of the following companies:  Benefits to Participants As a participating company you will gain more than a document at the end of the process. You will be eligible to attend a series of workshops to discuss findings, challenge responses and drive action. Participants will also be provided results in a new way, using a flexible query tool, enabling them to view data in multiple ways that are unique and relevant to their specific business needs. The study is designed to generate insight in four key areas:  performance metrics based on a comparable peer set of companies information on industry practices insight into investments in supply chain tools, technology and infrastructure  organizational and human performance issues critical to achieving and sustaining improvement  Only companies that participate will have access to the study findings. Because Accenture is underwriting the study there will be no cost to participants (with the exception of travel to any optional workshops).    2005 Supply Chain Best Practice Study Highlights and sample benefits from the 2005 Supply Chain Best Practices Study hosted by Accenture with participation from over 250 international business units from the world's largest chemical companies. Eligibility for Participation Participation in the 2005 Chemical Industry Best Practices Study is open to all chemical companies with complex bulk chemical supply chains (however, the study does not encompass upstream feedstock supply chains or life science and consumer chemical supply chains). The study is global and encompasses the end-to-end supply chain, including planning, sourcing, order fulfillment, inventory management, network strategy, distribution and transportation. Participants will be required to complete a minimum of 80% of the study to take part in the executive and/or workshop sessions. In addition, companies will be able to review aggregated data and reports on study sections in which they participate, but will not have visibility to sections that they opt out of. In order to be considered as a participant, please complete the Contact Us Form. Following registration you will receive an email confirmation detailing next steps. The interview mechanism will be open to accept participant input on (date). Analysis and results will be available this fall. If you have questions or comments regarding this study and would like to have one of our representatives contact you, please complete our Contact Us Form and someone will follow up within two business days. Confidentiality   Data will be kept in strict confidence. No participants or steering committee members will have access to company specific responses.  Each company’s data will be consolidated with data from other companies and no response will be linked to its respective company.  In the final report, respondents will see how they stack up to their peers but specific company references will not be made.   Participant Login  Username: ">  Password:                       The Inside Story  Video Commentaries  Timeline   Steering Committee  Benefits to Participants  Eligibility for Participation  Confidentiality  To Top  Privacy Policy    Terms of Use    Site Map    ©2005-2006 Accenture All Rights Reserved");

sQ1[3]=new Array("industry_resources.asp","Industry Resources","","Global Home Best Practices Home Industry Resources    Following are industry related publications and references that provide valuable information related to improving supply chain performance in the chemical industry.    A Global Study of Supply Chain Leadership and its Impact on Business Performance (Whitepaper) This report contains findings and analyses associated with a research project seeking to understand how companies derive competitive advantage from their supply chains.    A Global Study of Supply Chain Leadership and its Impact on Business Performance (Powerpoint deck) Accenture teamed with INSEAD and Stanford University to study how companies around the world use the supply chain for competitive advantage.    Outsourcing Lifts Chemical Company Performance By lowering and stabilizing controllable costs, BPO has the potential to offer relief from the impact of challenges facing the chemical industry.    Extreme Makeover – Supply Chain Edition Findings suggest that transforming supply-chain operations can have a substantial impact on growth in market capitalization. This will enable improvement-driven companies to catch up with and even outpace the growth of traditional supply-chain leaders that do not continually improve their capabilities.    Managing for High Performance in Maturing Chemical Markets Accenture conducted a year long study in conjunction with the American Chemistry Council (ACC) to understand how maturity impacts various industry segments. The whitepaper details how current trends are shaping new chemical industry business models and what strategies will help executives maneuver successfully in rapidly maturing chemical markets.    Accenture Procurement Survey 2004: Sourcing in low cost countries Accenture conducted a global, cross industry survey on low-cost country sourcing among 238 companies. These results provide insights into the patterns of successful sourcing in these low-cost countries.    Delivering Fulfillment Excellence: A Global Survey on Fulfillment Trends and Performance In one sense, fulfillment is an old-school discipline – a logistics corner-stone. However, many companies are using fulfillment to help enhance their performance in the marketplace. This report examines the successes, challenges and aspirations associated with fulfillment leadership..    Dynamic Supply Networks: Insights on Transforming the Chemical Industry Supply Chain To gain competitive advantage, chemical companies need to develop Dynamic Supply Networks. This allows them to rapidly evaluate and respond to changing market and operating events by focusing on agility, visibility and speed.    Is the tightness here to stay? A statistical review of the 2004 freight transportation market prepared by Schneider National. Fifteen measures are examined to answer one important question: "Is the current transportation market tightness simply a function of the economic recovery or is there evidence of a lasting change in market behavior?"    SCOR Supply-Chain Reference – Model Process reference models integrate the well known concepts of business process reengineering, benchmarking and process measurement into a cross-functional framework which becomes a powerful tool in the hands of management.    The Supply Chain Council (SCOR) The Supply-Chain Council was organized in 1996 by Pittiglio Rabin Todd & McGrath (PRTM) and AMR Research, and currently has nearly 1,000 voluntary member companies. Supply-Chain Council (SCC) members support SCOR as the standard process reference model for communicating supply-chain management practices across companies.    Chemical Industry Services in China - Trends and Opportunities China's economy has exploded, expanding six-fold since 1985 and becoming the world’s 6th largest economy. China’s economy has grown so fast that the country has encountered, and continues to deal with, challenges.    Supply Chain Excellence in the European Chemical Industry This report summarizes the results of a series of "think tank" discussions on the future of the European chemical supply chain convened by EPCA and Cefic.    The Association for Operations Management (APICS) APICS builds operations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and a worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.   Participant Login  Username: ">  Password:                The Inside Story Video Commentaries Timeline Steering Committee Benefits to Participants Eligibility for Participation Confidentiality  To Top  Privacy Policy    Terms of Use    Site Map    ©2005-2006 Accenture All Rights Reserved");

sQ1[4]=new Array("downloads.asp","Study Resources","","Global Home SCM Studies Home Downloads    Following are downloadable documents that are directly related to the 2005 Global Chemical Industry Best Practices Study. This includes the Executive Summary and Sample Benefits for the first wave of study participants. Companies interested in participating in the second wave, which is currently in process, can complete our Contact Us form by clicking here or you may contact Clay Frisby at 773.259.8026 for more information.    2005 Global Chemical Industry Best Practices Study Executive Summary The Accenture 2005 Global Chemical Industry Best Practices Study helped participants identify where they and their competitors stand on a best practices continuum. An Executive Summary of the initial findings of this study is available by clicking the link above.    2005 Supply Chain Best Practice Study – Sample Benefits Highlights and sample benefits from the 2005 Supply Chain Best Practices Study hosted by Accenture with participation from over 250 international business units from the world's largest chemical companies.   Participant Login  Username:  ">  Password:     The Inside Story Video Commentaries Timeline Steering Committee Benefits to Participants Eligibility for Participation Confidentiality  To Top  Privacy Policy    Terms of Use    Site Map    ©2005-2006 Accenture All Rights Reserved");

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sQ1[6]=new Array("video_commentaries.asp","Frequently Asked Questions","","Study 2005 Global Chemical Industry Best Practices   High performance. Delivered Introduction |  Industry Resources  |  Contact Us     Global Home Best Practices Home Video Commentaries   Video Commentaries   Note: Answers to the following questions are provided in video clips. Simply click the question and the video will begin. A high speed connection is recommended. The videos may not display correctly on a dial-up connection.  1.  Overview 2.  Why participate in this study? 3.  What does BASF hope to achieve from participation in this study? 4.  What does DuPont hope to achieve from participation in this study? 5.  Why should other companies participate in this study? 6.  What makes this study unique? 7.  Why is Accenture sponsoring this study? 8.  How will data confidentiality be handled? 9.  What challenges is the chemical industry facing today? 10.  What are the 3 key challenges facing the chemical industry based on Accenture's experience? 11.  What challenges does DuPont face in managing their Supply Chain? 12.  What challenges does Dow face in managing their Supply Chain? 13.  What Supply Chain issues keep you up at night? 14.  How important is Supply Chain to ROIC? 15.  What are Accenture's findings in High Performance Business research? 16.  Are there any additional messages you would like to share with potential participants?   Participant Login  Username: ">  Password:        The Inside Story Video Commentaries Timeline  Steering Committee Benefits to Participants Eligibility for Participation Confidentiality  To Top  Privacy Policy    Terms of Use    Site Map    ©2005-2006 Accenture All Rights Reserved");

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