Plastic Products Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Plastic products are a material needed in production because they have many uses. This is because; low cost, easy to shape and process. In addition, being light and recyclable is among the reasons why it is preferred. In our country, the use of advanced technology in the plastics industry increases the amount of exports. According to 2011 data, the amount of domestic production ranks third in the EU production amount ranking. The increase in production and export demands has increased the importance of plastic products logistics and supply chain management.
The sectors where plastic products are used the most in our country are the sectors that produce construction and packaging materials. Plastic products are preferred in the consumption and automotive sectors, which are growing with new investments.
Usage Areas of Plastic Products
Plastic products logistics carries plastic products for many sectors. Among the most demanding sectors; packaging, construction, agriculture, electrical-electronics and automotive sectors. Plastics are divided into two as thermoplast and thermoset. The feature that distinguishes the two plastics from each other is that thermoplasts take shape again after receiving heat, while thermosets do not become old again after receiving heat. Production areas of plastics:
Thermoplast Plastics
Polyolefin: Packaging products, toy cable, rope and textile materials are produced.
Vinyl: Bottle, pipe, doors, windows, flooring, wall coverings, leather imitations are produced.
Styrene: Automobile components, electrical appliances, office supplies and insulated sheets are produced.
Acrylic: Glass, eyeglass lenses, lighting, accessories and lighting.
Polyamide: Mechanical gears, parts for the electrical industry are produced.
Cellulose: Furniture parts, photographic and video films are produced.
Linear Polyesters: Food packaging, mechanical parts.
Fluor: Electrical insulation, anti-wear materials.
Thermoset Plastics
Amino Resins: Decorative goods, tableware are produced.
Phenolic Plastics: Heat and electrical insulation.
Polyesters: Shipbuilding, fishing poles and water tankers are produced.
Epoxy Resins: Plates, pipes and parts, surface coating materials are produced.
Polyurethanes: Seat and foot paddings, shoe soles are produced.
Silicones: Electrical insulation, anti-corrosion agents are produced.
The Importance of Plastic Products Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management includes all activities in the information and product flow until the raw material reaches the user. covers. These activities are; customer relations, supplier relations, customer service management, request taking, order processing, product flow, product development, return, transportation. The supply chain in the plastics industry begins with the extraction of raw materials from the oil source. The processed oil is used in all areas of industry. Plastic products logistics is a branch of supply chain management. It refers to the transportation of products.
Development of Plastic Products Sector in Our Country
The basis of the manufacture of plastic products is based on the chemical industry. Increasing competition in the industry, depends on price and supply security in the chemical industry. We can list the reasons why our country, where raw materials are imported and plastic products are exported, is in demand from abroad: It is a sector with a structure,
The companies in the sector are dynamic and effective,
The demand for raw materials is high,
The recycling sector is developed,
The professional organization is good,
The number of companies and competition are high,
The logistics infrastructure is developed,
The geographical position of our country is good and close to the markets,
The ability of flexible production is high,
It can be shown as having too many financing opportunities.
Fenomens logistics has an important place in the developing plastic products logistics sector. Our suppliers are among the best companies in the country.
Transportation and Packaging of Plastic Products
Plastic products logistics are generally done by land and sea. It is sent in the form of complete and partial loading. Plastic products are loaded into trucks on the road and in containers on the sea route. Bags, big bags and pallets are used in packaging. In partial transportation, different products can be placed on the pallet. CIF, EXW on sea way, CPT on land way, FOB transportation types are preferred. The program is made according to the order of products that are produced, in stock, and still in production when sending in export. Shipping time varies by distance. Shipping times can range from one day up to one month. After the download is complete; The bill of lading containing the packing list, waybill, invoice and ship information is delivered to the necessary places.
Fenomens Logistics owes its operational success in plastic products logistics to its knowledge and experience. If you want to receive the best quality products on time without any problems, you should work with us.