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Chemical Management: Overcoming Barriers to Diffusion

Thomas J. Bierma, Francis L. Waterstraat

Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and Scholarship (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), 2001

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Abstract

"Chemical management services (CMS) is an innovative alternative to traditional chemical supply, resulting in lower chemical costs and reduced chemical waste. However, we estimate that only 3%-6% of applicable companies have adopted CMS. This report identifies the most significant barriers to diffusion and provides a ""Top 10"" list of recommendations for strengthening and expanding the CMS industry. These 10 priority activities were derived from a comparison of the CMS and chemical industries (Part 1 of this report), and from an evaluation of the factors governing market demand for CMS (Part 2). The ""Top 10"" list represents broad initiatives for CMS growth; specific marketing activities must be developed by CMS suppliers, industry associations, and other organizations, such as WMRC, that seek to accelerate diffusion of CMS."

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