Green Chemicals as Growth Driver

1. Green Chemicals: A Key Growth Driver For Manufacturers

2. Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd 2 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg Business Presentation: Green Chemicals as Growth Driver PrakaashGovindasamy Director May 24, 2011

3. Introduction Green chemicals are an emerging phenomenon. We expect the use of green chemicals in manufacturing processes to increase significantly in the future. Green chemicals can act as growth drivers for manufacturers. 3 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg

4. Growth Driver How can Green Chemicals drive business growth? Increased Brand Value Reduced Cost Competitive Advantage Green Chemicals Sourcing Product Innovation Increased Investor Confidence Increased Distribution Network Increased Productivity & Efficiency Business Growth 4 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg

5. Value Drivers 5 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg Value Drivers Competitive Advantage Business Growth Green Chemicals can create value drivers at each activity in the value chain Value drivers are factors that increase the value of a product by improving its perception. Value drivers increase the competitive advantage of a business. Business growth can be achieved via value drivers through the value chain

6. Value Chain 6 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg

7. Green Chemicals: Value Chain Analysis Firm Infrastructure Attractive to investors Less legal issues due to less toxicity in products 7 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg

8. Green Chemicals: Value Chain Analysis Human Resource Management Better retention of employees Less occupational hazards due to lesser toxicity in materials in manufacturing process 8 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg

9. Green Chemicals: Value Chain Analysis Technology Development Green chemicals aid in R & D of new product development Increased product innovations arising from using green chemicals 9 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg

10. Green Chemicals: Value Chain Analysis Procurement Creative sourcing of green chemicals Cost savings from using recycled or renewable chemicals 10 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg

11. Green Chemicals: Value Chain Analysis Inbound Logistics Recycled/Renewable chemicals cut down lead time for new procurement Elimination of some additional solvents or catalyst when using green chemicals leads to better inventory control & cost savings 11 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg

12. Green Chemicals: Value Chain Analysis Operations Improved efficiency in plant capacity and operations due to green chemicals and green manufacturing processes Innovative green processes introduced when using green chemicals, eg. Biocatalysis 12 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg

13. Green Chemicals: Value Chain Analysis Outbound Logistics Ease of delivery due to lesser toxicity in products. Possibility to extend value chain to include distribution networks 13 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg

14. Green Chemicals: Value Chain Analysis Marketing & Sales Improved PR & Branding Differentiation by value, not price 14 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg

15. Green Chemicals: Value Chain Analysis Service Improved client relationship Possibility of lesser conflict resolutions or service recoveries 15 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg

16. Conclusion Green chemical sourcing is the foundation of business growth. Manufacturers must invest more resources into their sourcing activities. Manufacturers should collaborate with industry experts & trade partners for effective sourcing. Manufacturers should consider green chemicals as a strategic tool for business growth. 16 Viegreen Trading Pte Ltd http://viegreentrading.com.sg Leadership should align organizational culture to strategy of green chemicals sourcing.

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