By Doug Green, ASCDI

In a recent cross-border dispute between two companies in the secondary IT market, the ASCDI Ethics process quietly did what it was designed to do: help members get to a fair outcome.

After a member reported a payment issue, ASCDI initiated its established, confidential ethics workflow. Over several weeks, the association facilitated communication between the parties, documented commitments, and steadily pressed for verification at each step. ASCDI staff stayed with the matter through delays and conflicting statements, focusing on facts, proof of payment, and a clear path to closure.

The result: confirmation that funds were received and the case was resolved—without publicity, without grandstanding, and without compromising confidentiality. It’s a reminder that the value of a trade association isn’t measured only in event size or headlines, but in the quiet confidence it brings to daily business. When disputes arise, ASCDI’s code, process, and patient follow-through make the circular economy safer for buyers, sellers, and customers alike.

If your company faces an ethics concern, ASCDI’s established process provides a confidential forum to raise issues, validate claims, and pursue resolution—professionally and persistently.

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