University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Chemical Management: Overcoming Barriers to Diffusion

Bierma, Thomas J.; Waterstraat, Francis L.

Content Files
RR87ChemicalManagement.pdf

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/2269

Description

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
Date of Ingest
2007-09-12T20:34:13Z
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
Type of Resource
text
Genre of Resource
Technical Report
Language
en
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/2269

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RR Series - Illinois Sustainable Technology Center PRIMARY
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center RR Series