Chemical Management: Overcoming Barriers to Diffusion
Bierma, Thomas J.; Waterstraat, Francis L.
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Title
Chemical Management: Overcoming Barriers to Diffusion
Author(s)
Bierma, Thomas J.
Waterstraat, Francis L.
Issue Date
2001
Keyword(s)
Diffusion of innovation -- Illinois
Industrial procurement
Chemicals -- Management -- Illinois
Pollution prevention -- Diffusion of innovation -- Illinois
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."
Publisher
Champaign, IL : Illinois Waste Management and Research Center and Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Series/Report Name or Number
RR Series (Illinois Waste Management and Research Center) ; 087
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