About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges faced by a Lebanese chemical distributor operating in a conflict zone.

Running a chemical distribution company in a conflict zone such as Lebanon requires determination and agility to keep the business running while ensuring the safety of employees. - High levels of stress but a resolve to adapt to conflict conditions - Very difficult operating environment with displaced population - Maintaining stock levels is a key challenge - Hazardous material moved to a warehouse out of Beirut and away from other high-risk zones - Back-up office created to allow work to continue during times of high conflict - Less transport by sea through port of Beirut and more via land crossings to Syria - Impossible to get insurance coverage for logistics in conflict zones - Shift of commercial terms to cash in advance before delivery - Banking system has become very primitive In this Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews Dany Njeim , CEO of RN Chemicals, based in Lebanon and Italy and Paul Hodges , chairman of New Normal Consulting.

People in this episode

Host: Will Beacham

Guests: Dany Njeim, Paul Hodges

Topics covered

• chemical distribution
• conflict zones
• business resilience
• logistics challenges
• employee safety
• financial adaptation

Keywords

• chemical distribution
• Lebanon
• conflict zone
• logistics
• employee safety
• RN Chemicals
• New Normal Consulting
• business resilience
• cash in advance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RN Chemicals, New Normal Consulting

Places: Lebanon, Italy, Beirut, Syria

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