Dec 7, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Global Caustic Soda Procurement Market Intelligence Report 2017 Featuring Dow Chemical, BASF, Solvay, PPG Industries & Arkema - Research and Markets

The "Global Caustic Soda - Procurement Market Intelligence Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

Global Caustic Soda Market, provides up-to-date information about market shifts and potential risks, as well as in-depth knowledge of products and services, which can help in planning and executing category management activities. It focuses on the cost-saving aspects of procurement and on providing insights that can lead to optimization of category spend.

The demand for caustic soda in Africa is experiencing an upward trend and the consumption is expected to grow by 2021. This is due to the strong presence of manufacturers of soaps and detergents, mining industries, and water treatment industries in the region, where caustic soda is utilized extensively in these industries.

Buyers must procure from suppliers that facilitate shipment of caustic soda in anhydrous form.

According to the report, the rising focus on recovery of precious metal from e-waste is a key growth driver for the caustic soda industry.

Further, the report states that one of the key procurement challenges faced by buyers is the difficulty in selecting appropriate grade of caustic soda.

Key Topics Covered:

PART 1: SUMMARY

Research Objectives and Methodology

Category Definition

PART 2: CATEGORY AT A GLANCE

Market Overview

Category Maturity by Regions

Preferred Procurement Models and Major Service Providers

Cost-saving Opportunities

Major Category Requirements

Major Procurement Pain Points

PART 3: MARKET INSIGHTS

Category Spend Analysis

Demand-Supply Shifts

Regional Demand-Supply Snapshot

Key Market Developments

Regional Impact of Trends

Key Category Growth Drivers and Corresponding Regional Impacts

Major Category Growth Constraints and Corresponding Regional Impacts

Procurement Best Practices

History of Innovation

Key Current Technological Innovations

Major Regulatory Frameworks

Strategic Sustainability Practices

Porter's Five Forces

SWOT Analysis

PESTLE Analysis

PART 4: SUPPLY MARKET INSIGHTS

Supplier Operational Capability Matrix

Regional Supplier Operational Capability Matrix

Supplier Functional Capability Matrix

Regional Supplier Functional Capability Matrix

Key Clients

Supplier Cost Breakup

Supplier Positioning Matrix

Supplier Selection Criteria

PART 5: PRICING INSIGHTS

Pricing Models Snapshot

Pricing Model Pros and Cons

Indicative Pricing

Category Negotiation Strategies

PART 6: CATEGORY ESSENTIALS

SLA Terms

Supplier Evaluation Criteria

Category Risk Analysis

Category Sourcing Evolution Matrix

PART 7: TOP SUPPLIERS

Dow Chemical

BASF

Solvay

PPG Industries

Arkema

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