Chemicals

Tailored chemical solutions through outsourcing, custom manufacturing, and global sourcing.

⎯ CHEMICALS

Outsource the Complexity.
Focus on Your Core Business.

With a single purchase order, URS manages the process from product development, custom manufacturing,
and outsourcing to substance registration, import clearance, transport, and delivery to your designated site.

01

Custom Manufacturing & Outsourcing

New product development & production

Custom manufacturing to specification

02

K-REACH Substance Registration & Management

New substance registration

Substances subject to registration

03

Hazardous Material Services

Containers: small vessels through large ISO tank rental

Storage: large-scale hazardous-material and bonded warehousing

Transport: import/export logistics, small-truck delivery, and heavy-duty transport in compliance with applicable regulations

⎯ END-TO-END CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS

Chemical Outsourcing & Global Sourcing

URS manages complex chemical supply requirements end to end — from sourcing the required chemical to product development, custom manufacturing, substance registration, import clearance, and transport.

 

Through our global network, we identify chemicals that match each client’s requirements and manage the process through qualification and delivery to the designated site.

 

This allows clients to outsource complex supply requirements and stay focused on their core business.

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CASE01

Resolving Import Challenges
— From MOQ to Substance Registration

Project Overview

Company Y's Challenge in Sourcing Chemical S

Company Y had spent more than two years seeking a competitively priced source
for Chemical S before engaging URS to resolve the issue.

Three Core Challenges

01

Low Volume vs. High MOQ

Annual demand of 1–2 tons against a minimum order quantity more than ten times higher.

02

New Substance Registration

Registration as a new substance required
additional cost and lead time.

03

Hazardous Material

As a regulated hazardous substance, compliant logistics had to be addressed alongside sourcing.

Integrated Solution

01

Supply Conditions Analysis

MOQ and demand requirements reviewed

02

New Substance Registration Support

Registration requirements, process, and cost reviewed

03

Hazardous Material Logistics Planning

Regulatory and transport process designed

04

Stable Supply Framework

Receiving, warehousing, and final delivery integrated into a single supply flow

Success Story

Outcomes

RIGHT-SIZED SUPPLY

Supply aligned with annual demand, minimizing excess inventory

COST REDUCTION
— 50%

Procurement cost reduced by approximately 50%

STABLE DELIVERY
— Stable Delivery

Order placement, warehousing, and final delivery integrated into a single flow

CASE02

Stable Supply for a New Product
— Mass-Production Supply at 30% Lower Cost

Project Overview

Company S's New Product Mass-Production Project

To mass-produce a newly developed product, Company S needed a stable supply of Chemical B at a competitive cost.

Three Core Challenges

01

Limited Supply Network

Capacity constraints at the existing supplier made stable supply for mass production difficult.

02

High Procurement Cost

Multiple intermediaries increased procurement costs, reducing price competitiveness.

03

Supply Instability

Volatility in raw-material availability and logistics created ongoing delivery and quality risks.

Integrated Solution

01

Global Supplier Identification

Qualified overseas manufacturers identified and secured

02

Sample Supply & Qualification

All qualification criteria met

03

Commercial Negotiation & Contracting

Cost-reduction structure agreed and finalized

04

Stable Mass-Production Supply Framework

Ongoing monitoring and delivery management

Success Story

Outcomes

SAMPLE TO SUPPLY
— 1 Month

Mass-production supply initiated within one month of sample approval

STABILITY TEST
— 100%

Passed all stability tests and met the required quality standards

COST REDUCTION
— 30%

Mass-production supply achieved at 30% lower procurement cost

CASE03

Improving Procurement Competitiveness
— Raw Material at Half the Previous Price

Project Overview

Company T, a Semiconductor Materials Manufacturer

Company T, a semiconductor materials manufacturer, uses Chemical B in the production of its finished products.

Three Core Challenges

01

Limited Price Differentiation

Raw-material prices showed little variation across available suppliers, leaving limited room for cost reduction.

02

Raw Material Sourcing & Qualification

Amid intense price competition in the finished-goods market, raw-material sourcing and qualification required several months.

03

Procurement & Logistics Optimization

Competitiveness depended on optimizing procurement cost while establishing a stable logistics structure.

Integrated Solution

01

Supply Source & Market Price Analysis

Market prices and supply sources compared

02

Raw Material Sourcing & Qualification

Product qualification and production trials conducted

03

Commercial Negotiation & Logistics Planning

Pricing and delivery terms negotiated

04

Stable Supply Framework

Purchase orders linked directly to warehouse delivery

Success Story

Outcomes

Flexible Supply

Flexible and reliable supply in the quantities required

Approximately 50%

Raw material supplied at approximately half the previous purchase price

Warehouse Delivery

Dedicated transport containers, with a simplified process from order placement to warehouse delivery

CASE04

Resolving Logistics Barriers to
Korean Market Supply

Project Overview

Company N, a Chinese Specialty Gas Manufacturer

Company N sought to establish a reliable supply route for its specialty gases into Korea.

Three Core Challenges

01

Product Storage & Logistics

Storing and transporting the product within Korea presented significant operational challenges.

02

Large-Scale & Bonded Warehousing

Availability of large-scale and bonded warehouse capacity in Korea was severely limited.

03

Transport & Compliance

Transport required appropriately licensed drivers and compliant operating procedures.

Integrated Solution

01

Domestic Storage Infrastructure Review

Storage and transport requirements assessed

02

Securing Warehousing & Bonded Storage Capacity

An operating model for large-scale and bonded warehousing was established

03

Transport Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

A compliant transport process was established

04

Entering the Sample Supply Stage

The operational foundation for supply in Korea was established

Success Story

Outcomes

SOLUTION PERIOD
— 6 Months

Key logistics and domestic supply barriers addressed over six months

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
— Fully Compliant

A framework established for compliant operation under Korean regulations

Sample Supply

Logistics and regulatory issues resolved, with sample supply now underway

From specialty chemicals to business development,
we build solutions around your technical and commercial requirements.

From specialty chemicals to business development, we build solutions around your technical and commercial requirements.