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BluePallet raises $5M to take its chemical industry marketplace global

TechCrunch

BluePallet , an online marketplace connecting manufacturers with the chemical industry, announced today that it has raised $5 million in a funding round led by Vinmar Ventures, a subsidiary of petrochemical distributor Vinmar International. . and Bruce Schechinger, former chairman of the National Association of Chemical Distributors. .

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B2B marketplaces will be the next billion-dollar e-commerce startups

TechCrunch

Compliance: In some verticals, particularly those related to healthcare and chemicals, there is a heavy compliance burden to ensure goods are properly sourced and transported. Insurance: Business buyers frequently purchase insurance as part of their transactions, particularly in high-value verticals such as jewelry.

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Merck Life Sciences banks on RPA to streamline regulatory compliance

CIO

The firms’ trade compliance teams must not only engage with all these processes but ensure they are aligned with ever-increasing regulations, which can differ notably from country to country. Although non-compliance with regulations can attract exorbitant fines, many pharma companies still depend on manual process for these value chains.

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Secure Your 5G Business Transformation

Palo Alto Networks

5G-OT Connectivity A chemical manufacturer set up a private 5G network to connect its OT devices, like sensors, to monitor temperature and chemical composition, ensuring the process remains safe and stable. Operators can monitor and control machinery virtually.

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Impact of Item Classification (Oracle PDH Cloud) on Oracle Procurement Cloud

Perficient

Industry-specific Attributes: Chemicals, electronics, pharmaceuticals, etc. Contracts for APIs include strict quality control measures and compliance with regulatory standards, while contracts for packaging materials focus on sustainability and cost-efficiency. Usage: Consumables, repairable items, capital goods, etc.

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How Women in Tech are rising to the new challenges

CIO

For Namrita, Chief Digital Officer of Aditya Birla Chemicals, Filaments and Insulators, the challenge is integrating legacy wares with digital tools like IoT, AI, and cloud platforms. Jyothirlatha outlines a cardinal rule align technology with business strategy, while maintaining regulatory compliance.

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5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed In April: Telehealth For Pets, Crab AI And Better Care

Crunchbase News

The platform hopes to enhance traceability, make regulatory compliance easier, and deliver precise operational insights to everyone in the seafood supply chain. PFAS chemicals often called forever chemicals are especially challenging contaminants to remove. The platform replaces outdated and error-prone manual processes.