This session will focus on striking the right balance between the users desire for a user interface that matches the best web shopping experiences on consumer sites such as Amazon.com, with the business requirement to drive much higher compliance by channeling spend to the right items from the right suppliers.

JPMorgan Global PMI™: Report on Manufacturing and Services — June 5, 2013
Global Economic Growth Gains Momentum in May
Growth of global economic output accelerated in May, regaining the momentum lost in the previous month.

JPMorgan Global PMI™: Global Report on Services — June 5, 2013
Global Service Sector Growth at Five-Month High in May
Growth of global services business activity accelerated to a five-month high in May, as inflows of new business improved at the fastest pace since February.

JPMorgan Global PMI™: Global Report on Manufacturing — June 3, 2013
Global Manufacturing Growth Remains Marginal In May
The global manufacturing sector eked out further marginal expansions of production and new business during May, with rates of growth ticking higher for both.

ISM honored its Services Group as 2012 Group or Forum of the Year. ISM Services Group Chair Fred Ledbetter, C.P.M., accepted the award at a volunteer appreciation breakfast during ISM's 98th Annual International Supply Management Conference in Dallas/Ft. Worth.

ISM recognized five individuals as Persons of the Year for their volunteer leadership efforts during the prior year. Persons of the Year were publicly announced at an appreciation breakfast and awards presentation held during ISM's 98th Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit, in Dallas/Ft. Worth.

ISM honored ISM—Dallas, Inc. as 2012 Affiliate of the Year at a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast during the 98th Annual International Supply Management Conference in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Affiliate Excellence Awards recognize ISM affiliates that demonstrate an awareness and distinction in their professional operations, educational offerings, and ability to recruit, train and retain members, while at the same time communicating the value and prestige of ISM and the supply management profession.