Customers and suppliers with chemical services programs already in place may find it a challenge to continuously demonstrate the value of a chemical services program that has been operating for a number of years. Below are some key issues that should be considered in keeping all stakeholders informed of the ongoing value of a chemical services program:

Metrics
Tracking metrics and measuring performance are key tools in demonstrating the value of your chemical services program. The following presentations offer advice on how to effectively measure performance.

Measuring Performance in a CMS Program
Stephanie Myers, Materials Manager, Cummins, Inc.

Measuring Performance in Chemical Management
Tony Diamantidis, Managing Director, Chemical Safety Corporation

Selecting, Collecting, and Evaluating CMS Program Performance Metrics
Mike Knoblock, Manager, Chemicals/Oils/Info Management, General Motors

Reselling Your Program
In a mature program where annual savings are no longer dramatic, it is important to continue educating management about the value of the chemical services program.

Continuing Education and Peer-to-Peer Best Practice Sharing through CSP Membership
CSP serves as an independent source for information and guidance on developing chemical management service programs. Our work is partially supported by a coalition of service providers, customers, and others interested in promoting the chemical services model. CSP members enjoy access to practical information, research, networking, and promotional opportunities that enable leaders to develop and implement chemical service strategies and programs.

Key Benefits:

• Link to member websites on the Chemical Strategies Partnership (CSP) website
• Discounts at all CSP events, online trainings, etc.
• Free copies of all CSP publications
• Opportunity to contribute case studies and speakers for trainings and co-located events
• Notification of new chemical services business opportunities and opportunity to assist with cultivating chemical services interest with new customers in new sectors and regions
• Ongoing education through bi-monthly peer education series
• Opportunity to include case studies and press releases on CSP's industry news feed and monthly news digest
• Publicity through member profiles and direct links on the CSP website, newsletters, and publications
• Access to information about chemical services trends, academic research and new developments
• Voting rights on annual priority activities and general policy decisions

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