Chemical Management Solutions from Actio Corporation

GATEKEEPER - Key Features & Benefits

Feature	Function	Benefit
Offered as an ASP (Application service provider)	Access Gatekeeper with a browser from any internet connected computer with a username and login.	Eliminates IT requirements and the need to purchase hardware and software. Fast time to benefit.
Preliminary Screening	Cross reference requested chemicals against health, regulatory and internal lists.	Streamlines chemical research to determine if the chemical is allowed on-site.
Authorization	A decision matrix automatically routes and tracks a chemical throughout the approval process.	Displays if a chemical has been approved, which chemicals are pending and the status. Isolate bottlenecks in the approval process
Approval	Consolidate corporate wide chemical approval across all locations.	Expedites approval, significantly reduces the time required to bring a chemical on-site.
ISO 14000/ ISO 9000 Goals	Set goals for VOC or HAP reduction.	Instantly single out and prohibit chemicals that can impact corporate environmental goals.
Supply Chain Integration	Have a master vendor list in Gatekeeper. Imbed links to e-suppliers and supply chains.	From request to receipt Gatekeeper significantly streamlines chemical procurement.
Inventory Management	Inventory can be viewed across multiple locations or down to the shelf in a chemical closet.	Reduced chemical costs as inventory can be instantly found and repurposed. Reduces excess inventory and subsequent waste.
Hazardous Communication Support	MSDS is automatically requested and on-site.	Maintains OSHA compliance and employee safety.
Product Lifecycle Management	Unified product and BOM definition.	A chemical centric view of product lifecycle management. A best practices environment, integrating product specifications with chemical components.
Peer Collaboration	Product Development and Decision support	A central area where status updates on all components of the product lifecycle can be managed.
Accountability	Know who ordered the chemical, where it's located and how much remains.	Tighter controls with chemical inventory reduces risk and corporate liability.
Regulatory Information Management	Spot check chemical quantities against federal, state and local regulatory lists.	Reduce regulatory reporting requirements by knowing inventory and threshold quantities before they become an issue.
Improved Data Management	Detailed chemical information.	Provides management control, alleviates extraneous chemical purchases and reduces handling costs.
Environmental Management	Isolation of chemicals corporately prohibited	Accountability to the triple bottom line.
Waste Stream Tracking	Track the outputs of chemicals used in the manufacturing process	Decision support for modifing formulations, data collection for emissions trading