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Chemtech Inc

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CHEMTECH INC
Case 13-1

1. What problems are faced by Chemtech in the following areas: logistics and supply chain management, purchasing, and marketing?
Chemtech Inc established in 1980, is a market leader in production of chemicals in Atlanta. Its principal utilities and a distribution center are located in outside Atlanta. Chemtech is facing a problem in logistics and supply of its produce as it has only a single distribution center which is facing a huge requirement of expansion and addition of more manpower. Since Chemtech is a market leader in chemical production hence it is necessary for the company to make proper arrangement for the distribution of its products on time else customers can purchase it from somewhere else. …show more content…

So in this case company needs to change and modernize its purchasing of
Potash so that it is available in advance to the Chemtech and for this they need to make some international suppliers who can also provide the same thing at the same rate but most importantly on time. When Potash will be available at the factory in adequate quantities then they will be to fulfill their order requirements. In addition to they also need to increase their distribution center which is only in Atlanta.

3. What do you think a supplier such as Potash should seek from its customers?
Potash should seek from its customers that they should keep faith in the company and maintain a strong and friendly relationship with the company. In case of Chemtech, it is the policy of
Chemtech to change suppliers in case of any delays of raw material supply hence Potash is not able to focus to devote time for Chemtech. Potash seek from its customers that everyone should give their order in advance around one month before the actual requirement as the supply from the back chain is slow and we will not be able to process a large order in short duration of time.

4. How can the customers of Chemtech become better customers? What can Chemtech do to become a better supplier to its customers?
Customers of Chemtech can become a better customers by strengthen their relationship with
Chemtech. A better customer is a customer who

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