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Global Business, Standards and Change
An Interview with Shaun E. Donnelly of the U.S. Council for International Business From the perspective of a career in diplomacy and international business, Shaun E. Donnelly talks about business, standards and the challenges of both in today's… more
Industry sectors:
Medical, Energy, Chemicals, Construction, Transportation, Quality, Environment, Metals & Materials, Safety, Consumer Products

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Standards, Regulations and Incorporation by Reference
An Interview with Emily Bremer of the Administrative Conference of the United States1 Incorporation by reference, and the related study and recommendations by the Administrative Conference of the United States, as well as the public-private… more
Industry sectors:
Medical, Chemicals, Energy, Consumer Products, Metals & Materials, Quality, Transportation, Environment, Safety, Construction

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Standards Opportunities and Challenges
The director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology talks about the institute, its realignment, and the ongoing and growing importance of standards. The White House has indicated a strong interest in standards policy and has taken the… more
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Solar Energy Progresses in the United States
An Interview with Rhone Resch of the Solar Energy Industries Association President and CEO Rhone Resch discusses the Solar Energy Industries Association and its work to further the use of solar and establish it as a significant U.S. energy source… more
Industry sectors:
Energy

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Geospatial Information and Standards
An Interview with Mark Reichardt, President and CEO of the Open Geospatial Consortium The intersection of location information and standards can improve access and information use to benefit everyone. How would you describe geospatial information… more
Industry sectors:
Transportation, Construction, Chemicals, Energy, Consumer Products, Safety, Medical, Metals & Materials, Environment

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European SMEs and Standards
An Interview with Sebastiano Toffaletti, Secretary-General of SME Safety and the European Association of Digital SMEs The benefits and challenges of standards and standards development for SMEs in Europe What role do SMEs play in the European… more
Industry sectors:
Environment, Transportation, Safety, Consumer Products, Quality, Metals & Materials, Chemicals, Medical, Construction, Energy

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Innovation for Growth
An Interview with Bruce Andrews, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation and more are all part of the Commerce Department's focus on growth… more
Industry sectors:
Transportation, Metals & Materials, Consumer Products, Medical, Chemicals, Construction, Energy

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Approaching Materials Strategically
Alex King talks about the management of rare and critical resources. How are rare earth materials critical in clean energy and manufacturing? Almost anything that you use contains some materials that are potentially in short supply - we call them… more
Industry sectors:
Consumer Products, Metals & Materials, Transportation

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Technology, Standards and Today's SDOs
An Interview with Andrew Updegrove Andrew Updegrove, co-founder of Boston-based technology law firm Gesmer Updegrove LLP, has written extensively about standards and standards setting organizations based on his experience representing more than 100… more
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Standards Development Tips

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Building Safety Redefined
An Interview with Robert A. Ivy Buildings today can meet societal and personal needs like never before, and standards are part of the picture. Robert A. Ivy, CEO of the American Institute of Architects, explains. How do you think building safety… more
Industry sectors:
Construction, Consumer Products, Environment