Customers and suppliers with CMS programs already in place may find it a challenge to continuously demonstrate the value of a CMS program that has 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 CMS program:

Metrics
Tracking metrics and measuring performance are key tools in demonstrating the value of your CMS 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 CMS program.

Join the CMS Forum
Consider joining the CMS Forum, a network of chemical management service providers, their customers, Tier II chemical suppliers, and other stakeholders interested in promoting chemical management services.

The CMS Forum was initiated by a group of leading CMS providers who believe a collective effort is necessary to grow the market for chemical management services. The CMS Forum provides education, information, and networking opportunities to help educate the public about the concept and benefits of CMS.

For CMS customers, the CMS Forum offers an opportunity to network and gain from others' experiences to help improve their own programs.

Click here to learn more about the CMS Forum and its members.