1. Problem: The Hidden Costs of Multi-Tier FIBC Distribution When chemical companies purchase FIBCs through trading companies or distributors, they typically pay a 25-45% markup over factory-direct pricing — a premium of $1.50-8.00 per bag that compounds significantly at industrial volumes. A company consuming 50,000 FIBCs annually at an average distributor markup of $4.00/bag forfeits $200,000 per year in unnecessary distribution margin. Beyond direct cost, the multi-tier