Welcome to the Schafran Associates blog library. Here you will find a knowledge base of technical and commercial topics including:

  • Epoxy and polyimide chemistry

  • Upcycling of waste plastics

  • Strategic sourcing and security-of-supply challenges

  • Compliance, ethics, and work culture issues

  • Best practices for SMBs

Guest authors are featured throughout the library. Readers are welcome to reach out about topics you’d like to see in future postings. Thank you!

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Can Sourcing Partners Navigate Tariff Tensions?

We are In the wake of continued tariff tensions and persistent market softness. Strategic sourcing partners stand ready to support fine and specialty chemical procurement teams with expert solutions.

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Power in Partnership

Learn how a manufacturer/vendor team collaborated to launch the next generation of high-Tg epoxy prepregs.

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ESG: Intrinsic Value or Stakeholder Punchcard?

ESG frameworks became central to corporate strategy and investor decision making over the past decade. Its implementation delivered either intrinsic value or performative compliance. The reality lies in a nuanced examination of both perspectives.

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The Errors of Co-Branding

When McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme teamed up to bring donuts to select McDonald’s locations, it seemed like a no-brainer. Instead of a powerful partnership, the whole thing felt confusing and underwhelming.

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Adopt a Rescue Dog…Today!

Adopting a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding and life-changing decisions you can make. For those working from home, bringing a rescue into your life can significantly enhance your day.

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Return to Office: Workplace Evolution vs. Revolution

The debate surrounding the Return to Office (RTO) workplace policy has been one of the most contentious issues in the corporate world since the COVID-19 pandemic, and has led to a larger discussion about the future of work.

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Monsters of Industry

Purdue Pharma, a pharmaceutical company founded by the Sackler family, became ground zero for the opioid crisis that devastated individuals, families, and communities across the United States.

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“We’re Sorry We Got Caught”…

McKinsey & Company’s payout of USD650 million to settle a federal investigation into its involvement in the opioid crisis is yet another case of negligence in responsibility, transparency, and ethical decision-making.

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Why rPA Matters for Automotive Sustainability

Recycled polyamide offers significant environmental benefits by reducing energy consumption, emissions, and waste. Learn why its cost position and performance limitations restrict its wider adoption in automotive applications.

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