Upcoming Workshops

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Gearing Up for "Round 2" of RD23
Caroline Brooks, ASK Distribution Consulting LLC

It’s been three years already?? Many veteran companies will begin approaching their verification anniversary dates in 2026.  ASK will provide a quick refresher on the process, timelines, and what to expect as you prepare for your next verification under the RD23 requirements.

Update: Chemical Industry Council of California (CICC)
Lisa Johnson and Kim Prince, Chemical Industry Council of California, with Dawn Koepke speaking on behalf of the Chemical Industry Council of California

California remains one of the most dynamic—and challenging—regulatory environments for chemical distributors and manufacturers. Join the Chemical Industry Council of California (CICC) for an essential update on the state-specific issues shaping the industry in 2026. This session will introduce the work being done by CICC, break down the latest legislative and regulatory developments, emerging compliance expectations, and evolving state agency priorities impacting chemical operations across the supply chain.

Break

Responsible Distribution in Action: Turning End-of-Life Challenges into Sustainable Advantage
Scott Weyandt, IMCD & Brooke Jackson and Cole Cowman, Cura

Join this dynamic dual-speaker session featuring IMCD and Cura as they unpack how Responsible Distribution comes to life through strong partnerships.  This session will explore the real-world collaboration on sustainable solutions for upcycling and recycling of end-of-life products – and why it matters now more than ever.  Attendees will learn how sustainable initiatives directly impact warehouse storage management and support evolving regulatory compliance.

A Case Study Exercise: Leveraging Near Miss Reporting (Part I)
Caroline Brooks, ASK Distribution Consulting LLC

Near misses are more than close calls — they are early warning signals of system weakness. Organizations that effectively capture and analyze near misses can prevent serious incidents, regulatory exposure, and operational disruption before harm occurs. This interactive session explores how to transform near-miss reporting from a compliance activity into a powerful driver of corrective and preventive action (CAPA). Two case studies will be presented for reflection and discussion in Part II.
Participants will gain practical insight into building stronger reporting systems and converting real-world events into meaningful, risk-reducing improvements.

A Case Study Exercise: Leveraging Near Miss Reporting (Part II)
Caroline Brooks, ASK Distribution Consulting LLC

As a follow-up to Part I, participants will examine the near-miss case studies presented and, in small groups, determine the root and contributing causes. Participants will consider how to apply learnings from the case studies to strengthen their near-miss reporting and address weaknesses. Groups will then report out their findings for an engaging discussion.

Break

Conducting an SVA
Chrystal Beasley, BeAspire Enviro Consulting

In light of the sunset of CFATS, the session touches on developing a good Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA), what to include(scope), working with 3PLs, best practices for conducting, and frequency for reviews.

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.