Chemical Manufacturing

A slew of recent articles have focused on alternative energy sources. Even though many of these sources haven't been widely developed for commercial use, they may be the future of energy. Given that professionals working in science and engineering are often on the cutting edge of technological change, it is pertinent to consider what alternatives organizations are considering to reduce energy costs and consumption? What is your organization doing to reduce energy costs? Are energy initiatives being used? What are they and how to they work? What does the future hold for alternative energy sources?

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The economy and current increases in energy costs are clearly having an impact on all industries. Although the current situation is clearly a bane for organizations, there are notable opportunities evolving as a result of the current economy. How has your organization responded to the macro economy? Have changes been made? Has your organization benefited from changes created by the economy and shifting consumer demand?

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Globalization has become commonplace in many industries. As this process impacts chemical manufacturing, efforts to create global safety standards remain a considerable concern for organizations. What can be done to ensure that safety standards are maintained across global enterprises? Has your organization developed protocols to address this issue? What emerging threats do you see as important to improving outcomes for global chemical enterprises?

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CHAMP is the EPA's new initiative to improve regulation in the industrial chemicals industry. While this program is intended to rival the European Union's REACH initiative, there is still uncertainty about how it will impact the chemicals industry and individual organizations. What effects have government regulation had on your organization? Will CHAMP help or hinder operations? Based on your experience, what practical implications does government regulation have for your job?

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OSHA has embarked on a new campaign to improve safety in chemical manufacturing operations. While this move should positively impact safety, it may cost chemical companies a considerable amount of money. How will your organization be affected by increased scrutiny from OSHA? What steps will you take to improve safety? Will increased scrutiny lead to improved safety for chemical manufacturers?

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