Warmest Regards,
Jill Kauffman Johnson
CMS Forum Director



Greening the supply chain: Shared savings contracts for chemical management services
by Charles J. Corbett, Anderson Graduate School of Management, UCLA; and Gregory A. DeCroix, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University

Two business school professors have been collaborating over the past several years researching the opportunities to drive environmental improvement through innovative supply chain strategies. They have focused on chemical management services as one example of a strategy to "green the supply chain". Several CMS Forum members have generously participated in their research. Learn about their research efforts and their emerging ideas on shared savings contracts in CMS programs. Read Full Article...



One More CMS Workshop in 2002:

6th Annual CSP Workshop: Lessons, Innovations, and Future Directions for CMS
October 24, 2002 - Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, IL

Sponsored by Chemical Strategies Partnership, CMS Forum, Illinois Waste Management and Research Center, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs

Be part of the only workshop dedicated to bringing together stakeholders from industry, government, non-profit, and academic organizations for candid discussions about chemical management services (CMS). Join leaders in the CMS field for presentations and conversations on current CMS program case studies, trends in the CMS industry, and future applications of the CMS model. CSP's workshops provide interested companies with the tools to optimize chemical management - ultimately reducing costs, eliminating inventory, optimizing chemical use, and reducing liability. More information, including the draft agenda and online registration form, can be found on our website. More

CSP Launches a New Research Program
CSP is launching a research project funded by the US EPA Office of Solid Waste to explore the viability of the CMS model in educational and research institutions. CSP will be conducting a review of best practices in chemical management in schools and universities. CSP will also conduct a CMS pilot program with an educational institution. For more information, contact Jeffrey Rosenblum at 617-266-5400 x1228.

CSP Completes Trip to SE Asia
CSP staff recently visited both Singapore and Korea in an effort to expand CMS activities to the SE Asia region. CSP held a successful workshop in Singapore (see CMS Forum Focus for more information) and then met with several stakeholders from industry and government to explore the possibility of a CMS project in Singapore. In addition, CSP was invited to Korea by the U.S. State Department and met with representatives from Keimyung University's Nakdonggang Environmental Research Institute (NERI) as well as government and other stakeholders to discuss specific opportunities for a CMS initiative in Korea. CSP will continue to have active dialogue with both Singapore and Korean government agencies to pursue opportunities in both countries. For more information on CSP's international work, contact Michelle Sargent at 415-421-3405.



Business Group Pushes Green Guidelines at Summit
A group that includes some of the world's biggest businesses proposed a set of guidelines on the weekend to improve corporate responsibility on social and environmental issues.
- Reuters

UK Firms Paying More Attention to Environment - survey
British companies and investors are paying greater attention to the impact of environmental responsibility on the performance of companies, according to a recently released survey... "It comes back to the central theme, that superior economic performance and shareholder returns comes from good management, and managing the risks to the environment." More
- Reuters

Surveys Signal Gradual, Modest Supply-Chain Uptick
Surveys fielded among corporate supply chain managers and supply-chain consultants signal a gradual, modest recovery in spending on supply-chain projects as 2002 unfolds. More
- Internet Week.com

How Buyers use Checklists to Gauge Supplier Strengths and Weaknesses
To be competitive, a company needs to deliver a product or service that has attractive features, high-perceived quality, and reasonable pricing. That's a bare minimum! And to meet such demands in today's competitive business environment companies require a superior supplier base. More
- Purchasing Magazine

Asia Walks the Walk, but with Miles Yet to Travel
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, says the famous Chinese proverb. That is also true of the spread of Responsible Care in Asia. Initiatives are growing in China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan, but executives with multinational companies say the need to involve additional manufacturers-especially small local companies-and to incorporate more environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) elements guarantees that the journey toward full implementation will be long. More
- Chemical Week Magazine



CSP and CMS Forum Host First International Workshop:

Chemical Management Services: Greening and Optimizing the Chemical Supply Chain in Asia
July 30, 2002 - Carlton Hotel, Singapore

Chemical Strategies Partnership (CSP) and the CMS Forum worked in partnership with the Singapore Confederation of Industries (SCI), Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA), Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM), and the U.S. - Asia Environmental Partnership to host a workshop to introduce the CMS model to companies in Singapore and the region. A total of 82 people from 41 different organizations attended this workshop, which featured case study presentations from Seagate Technology, Wacker Siltronic Singapore, Air Products & Chemicals, and Rockwood Electronic Materials. The workshop also included presentations from CSP and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) as well as a panel discussion with key CMS providers, SCI, and EDB. View the complete workshop summary online

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