This document provides an outline and introduction to a program on the dynamics of the polymer business in a global context. The outline includes an introduction to the world of polymers, a focus on the products PE and PP, capacity and demand drivers, pricing and logistics. The introduction defines what a polymer is, provides a classification by usage including commodity, engineering and fiber/film polymers. It also lists some examples and defines important polymer properties like crystallinity, density, molecular weight. The program will cover topics relevant to understanding the global polymer industry and market dynamics.