Posts by Shivam
Circular Economy & Recycling in the Plastic Raw Material Value Chain
Expandable microspheres are small hollow beads that have a thin shell made of plastic and contain a liquid core. The liquid vaporises, the bead expands and the shell expands
How EVA Foam Material Is Used in Footwear Manufacturing
Expandable microspheres are small hollow beads that have a thin shell made of plastic and contain a liquid core. The liquid vaporises, the bead expands and the shell expands
Complete Guide to EVA Materials: Grades, Applications & Selection Tips
Expandable microspheres are small hollow beads that have a thin shell made of plastic and contain a liquid core. The liquid vaporises, the bead expands and the shell expands
How EVA Improves Adhesion in Packaging and Assembly?
Expandable microspheres are small hollow beads that have a thin shell made of plastic and contain a liquid core. The liquid vaporises, the bead expands and the shell expands
What Are Expandable Microspheres and How Are They Used in Textile Printing and PVC Footwear?
Expandable microspheres are small hollow beads that have a thin shell made of plastic and contain a liquid core. The liquid vaporises, the bead expands and the shell expands
How Small & Mid-Sized Manufacturers Can Compete Using Digital Procurement
Small and mid-sized manufacturers have never given up on competing. In the modern market, it is no longer sufficient to compete with the quality of the work and hard labour.
Why India Is Becoming a China+1 Option for Raw Material Sourcing
Businesses can no longer rely on a single nation. They currently diversify risk and seek partners who are stable. Meanwhile, the increased cost of labour in China.
Choosing the Correct Polymer for Your Manufacturing Needs: ABS vs PP vs PVC
Confusion is common when manufacturers are considering ABS vs PP vs PVC. Different polymers are suitable for different applications, with specific pros and cons.
Top Procurement Mistakes Indian Manufacturers Make While Scaling
I have seen promising Indian manufacturers grow and then struggle during scaling. Often, success itself exposes operational cracks that were previously hidden.
Raw Materials Used in Toy Manufacturing: Safety, Compliance & Cost Factors
The materials used in toy manufacturing can impact the safety of children and the reputation of the company. There are multiple documented cases where improper material selection has led to recalls, litigation, and severe financial damage to toy manufacturers.
Choosing the Right Polymer Grades for Injection Molding
Purchasing the wrong polymer grade for injection molding can directly result in product failure, high rejection rates, or field performance issues. Different applications require vastly different material characteristics.
How Digital Procurement Platforms Reduce Raw Material Fraud
Raw material fraud is a frequent issue in conventional procurement. It usually happens due to the lack of supplier verification, the absence of records, and low levels of transparency. In manual systems, it is hard and time-consuming to keep track of materials.
How Crude Oil Prices Impact Plastic Raw Material Costs in India
Crude oil plays a powerful role in the worldwide plastic industry & India is no exception. Most of the plastic raw materials, like PE, PP, and PVC, are extracted from petrochemicals sourced from crude oil.
The Great Procurement Divide: Why Your Best Engineers Make Your Worst Buyers
Walk into any manufacturing facility across India—from PVC pipe makers in Gujarat to automotive component manufacturers in Chennai—and you’ll hear this logic echoed in boardrooms and production floors alike.
Copy-Paste vs. Innovation
Is playing it safe actually the riskiest strategy? The uncomfortable truth about innovation avoidance in Indian manufacturing