Upcoming Workshops

Responsible Distribution Spring Workshops

March 11, 2025 | Irving, TX

Registration

ONLINE: Click here to register online.

HARD COPY: Click here to download a hard copy registration form.

Email completed forms to meetings@acd-chem.com.

ACD Town Hall - Irving, TX

After the Responsible Distribution Workshop, we invite you to join us at the ACD Town Hall—an open and engaging forum where you can hear the latest updates, share your perspectives, and connect with other leaders in the industry. Workshop attendees can register for the Town Hall using the same registration link above.

Travel Information

Coast Southwest
5225 Bear Creek Court
Irving, TX 75061-6013

Hotel Reservations: Coast Southwest is conveniently located about 5 miles (an 8-10-minute drive) south of DFW Airport. Coast Southwest has secured a corporate rate of $142 per night at the Residence Inn Dallas DFW Airport South/Irving, located at 2200 Valley View Lane, Irving, TX 75062.

Secure your reservation now by using the booking link: Residence Inn Corporate Rate, or by calling (972) 257-2400 and mention Coast Southwest to take advantage of the exclusive corporate room rate.

Agenda

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
8:00 - 8:30 am	Breakfast
8:30 - 8:50 am	Host Company Welcome Intro & Safety Briefing Speaker: Coast Southwest
8:50 - 9:30 am	Site Tour Speaker: Coast Southwest
9:30 - 9:45 am	Break
9:45 - 10:30 am	RD23 - Program Review and Non-Conformance Findings ASK Distribution Consulting, LLC Staff As we are officially two years into the RD23 program, let’s review some of the prevailing trends when it comes to verifications and non-conformance data.
10:30 - 11:30 am	Internal Audits Speaker: David Rivers and Charlie Baker, R&S Compliance Group, LLC Internal Audits are an integral part of continuous improvement for your operations as well as Responsible Distribution programs. This session will dive deep into the requirements of Code X: Internal Audits, providing hands-on training on what is expected for conducting internal audits as well as tools and takeaways for how to improve your internal audit program. Whether you have one facility, are a multi-site operation, or use contracted third-party warehouses, this workshop will help you to get the most out of internal audits.
11:30 am - 12:15 pm	Internal Audits Exercise Facilitated by: R&S and ASK Staff Let’s apply what we just learned! This session will be an interactive activity to strengthen your internal auditing skills.
12:15 - 12:45 pm	Lunch
12:45 - 1:30 pm	Code VII: Emergency Response & Preparedness Speaker: David Birdsong, Regulatory Compliance, Advanced Chemical Logistics David Birdsong of Advanced Chemical Logistics will bring his unique perspective and years of experience from both working within the chemical distribution industry and being an active emergency responder. His insight will help better prepare your company when it comes to emergency preparedness and responses to emergency incidents.
1:30 - 2:15 pm	Supply Chain Sustainability a Downstream Perspective Speaker: Melody Moore, Director Quality & EH&S, Rinchem How is your 3PL partnership selection impacting your own sustainability initiatives? How are you working with your supply chain partners to understand how everyone’s operations are impacting sustainability? This session will showcase some of Rinchem’s recent sustainability initiatives as they focus on 2025 and beyond.
2:15 - 2:45 pm	Fishbowl/Roundtable Discussions Facilitated by: ASK Staff This session will break attendees into small groups for a practical discussion focusing on key topics from sessions presented during the workshop. These small group discussions will allow attendees to further explore best practices, share ideas, and build upon the knowledge gained earlier in the day.
2:45 - 3:00 pm	Wrap-Up

April 9, 2025 | Westlake, OH

Registration

ONLINE: Click here to register online.

HARD COPY: Click here to download a hard copy registration form.

Email completed forms to meetings@acd-chem.com.

ACD Town Hall - Westlake, OH

Travel Information

IMCD
2 Equity Way, Suite 210
Westlake, OH 44145

Nearby Hotels to IMCD:

Hyatt Croker Park
Distance: 1 mile
Address: 2020 Crocker Rd., Westlake, OH, 44145
Phone: (440) 871-3100

Residence Inn Emerald Event Center
Distance: 3.2 miles
Address: 33040 Just Imagine Dr., Avon, OH 44011
Phone: (440) 937-0909

Agenda

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
8:00 - 8:30 am	Breakfast
8:30 - 8:50 am	Host Company Welcome Intro Speaker: IMCD
8:50 - 9:30 am	ACD Updates and Insights Speaker: Eric R. Byer, ACD Join ACD’s President and CEO for an update on the current state of affairs in Washington. This session will highlight the Legislative and Regulatory priorities in 2025 that may impact your Responsible Distribution programs and review resources are available to you for continuous improvement through Code VI and industry advocacy.
9:30 - 9:45 am	Break
9:45 - 10:30 am	RD23 - Program Review and Non-Conformance Findings ASK Distribution Consulting, LLC Staff As we are officially two years into the RD23 program, let’s review some of the prevailing trends when it comes to verifications and non-conformance data.
10:30 - 11:30 am	Internal Audits Speaker: Peter Downing, Environment & Safety Solutions (ESS) Internal Audits are an integral part of continuous improvement for your operations as well as Responsible Distribution programs. This session will dive deep into the requirements of Code X: Internal Audits, providing hands-on training on what is expected for conducting internal audits as well as tools and takeaways for how to improve your internal audit program. Whether you have one facility, are a multi-site operation, or use contracted third-party warehouses, this workshop will help you to get the most out of internal audits.
11:30 am - 12:15 pm	Internal Audits Exercise Facilitated by: R&S and ASK Staff Let’s apply what we just learned! This session will be an interactive activity to strengthen your internal auditing skills.
12:15 - 12:45 pm	Lunch
12:45 - 1:30 pm	Ohio Chemistry and Technology Council Speaker: Jennifer Klein, Ohio Chemistry and Technology Council (OCTC) Join Jennifer Klein, OCTC’s President, for an introduction to OCTC, a review of the top issues facing chemical companies in Ohio and highlight available resources. This session will also discuss OCTC Safety and Sustainability Committee, and the work being done to support continuous improvement in environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainability practices in the chemical industry
1:30 - 2:15 pm	Safely Delivered Speaker: Joesph Bianchini, PVS Chemicals, Inc. From the foundation to current innovations, this session will review the key components of safely transporting chemicals through the supply chain.
2:15 - 2:45 pm	Fishbowl/Roundtable Discussions Facilitated by: ASK Staff This session will break attendees into small groups for a practical discussion focusing on key topics from sessions presented during the workshop. These small group discussions will allow attendees to further explore best practices, share ideas, and build upon the knowledge gained earlier in the day.
2:45 - 3:00 pm	Wrap-Up

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