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ISM's 93rd Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit

May 4 to May 7, 2008
St. Louis, MO

As the first and the most respected supply management institute in the world, the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) is pleased to present the 93rd Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit. Join us this year as we travel to the heartland of the U.S., St. Louis, Missouri for four days of supply management training and education.

Attend the Conference and meet the best and the brightest in supply management. Workshop presenters represent successful practitioners and experts in the field. This is your chance to find out what works, who is best-in-class and how you can gain a competitive advantage.

In response to your needs, we've organized the workshop sessions into seven educational tracks. Look for

But don't limit yourself to these tracks. We also offer a selection of general supply management topics peppered with workshops on new trends and innovations.

Participating in ISM's 93rd Annual International Supply Management Conference tells the world that you are serious about your profession and committed to making your organization stronger. Take this opportunity to reinforce your skills, follow new trends and hear the buzz on supply management.

We look forward to seeing you in St. Louis.

Cut Costs
Save Time
Drive Change
Fine-Tune Skills
Build Confidence
Streamline Processes Overcome Challenges
Develop Relationships
Earn Continuing Education Hours (CEHs)

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Online registration is no longer available for this conference. For information about on-site registration, please contact Customer Service.

2008 Conference Proceedings

Please note: All Conference sessions take place at America's Center Convention Complex. The hotels listed on the Hotels & Travel page are all within walking distance of the America's Center.

Important Conference Registration Information:

Full Conference Registration:
	Member Price	Nonmember Price
Postmarked by 3/1/08	$1,079*	$1,329*
Postmarked by 4/20/08	$1,179*	$1,429*
Late Registration Fee Postmarked after 4/20/08	$1,249*	$1,499*
* Includes listed meal functions.

One-Day Conference Registration:
	Member Price	Nonmember Price
Sunday	$300	$360
Monday	$405	$485
Tuesday	$495	$595
Wednesday	$300	$360
Includes listed meal function(s) for that day.

Networking Jam Sessions

Get the most out of your networking when you attend the Roundtable session on Sunday May 4, 2008 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. This is your chance to share experiences, gain answers or just bounce ideas off your colleagues.

Specialized, Extended Sessions

Back by popular demand, we're offering Project Management sessions. New to the mix is Business Continuity. It’s a hot topic and must-have skill for supply management professionals. Look for session codes PM1, PM2, BC1 or BC2. Registration is limited for these extended workshops.

The Exhibit Hall

Schmooze or you lose. The Exhibit Hall is an essential part of your participation. It's your opportunity to meet with current suppliers, identify potential suppliers and bump into old friends. Look for drawings and special events in the Exhibit Hall.

Showcasing more than 100 suppliers, this year's Educational Exhibit Hall provides the latest and greatest for you. Stop by and sample state-of-the-art products and services to equip and support your supply chain. Relationship building is a key element to any successful organization, so start right now in the Exhibit Hall.

The Educational Exhibit Hall is a valuable part of your Conference experience. This is your chance to connect with some of your suppliers and also to network with your colleagues. The ISM Exhibit Hall features a cross-section of industries. It’s a good time to do some comparison shopping or gather information on special projects or even your routine spend. Use the casual atmosphere of the Exhibit Hall to probe, ask questions and see product demonstrations.

ISM Cyber Café

Stay in touch with your office with our convenient Cyber Cafés. Check e-mails, send e-mails or keep up with your research and sourcing projects in between sessions or during downtime.

ISM's Conference Career Center

Don't miss out on the exclusive Conference Career Center. Once you register for the complete Conference, be sure to upload your résumé onto our confidential site. There will be world-class organizations on hand to interview and recruit potential employees. This is networking at its best. Take control of your future when you take part in the Conference Career Center.

All Conference attendees are invited to submit their résumés to the Conference Career Center database. Hiring organizations participating in the Career Center have exclusive access to these résumés. All services are confidential and you will be able to schedule on-site interviews prior to the Conference. When you register for the Conference you will receive a password and instructions for posting your résumé on our Conference Career Center database developed ONLY for this event. Your confirmation letter will include easy-to-follow instructions for uploading your résumé to this exclusive database. Recruiting organizations know that the ISM Annual International Supply Management Conference attracts the best in the field. Make sure you take charge of your career and participate in this exclusive event. To submit your resume for consideration for the 2008 employers, please click here.

PLUS ...

ISM Membership Central

Stop by the ISM booth in the Educational Exhibit Hall and learn about the many resources and benefits available for ISM members. Already a member? Come by and find out the latest information about certification programs and special initiatives such as the ISM Principles of Social Responsibility. Thinking about joining? ISM provides a wealth of resources for every supply management professional, whether you are just starting out or you're a seasoned executive. Don't forget — your paid nonmember registration fee entitles you to a one year membership in ISM.

The Semiannual Forecast

Leverage economic insight to gain a competitive edge. Use the ISM Semiannual Economic Forecast to cast a new light on the volatile economy. Make this session a must-see and find out why renowned economists use the ISM Report On Business® to make decisions and set policy.

Our Sponsors

	ISM gratefully acknowledges the support of our sponsors:
	PLATINUM
	Office Depot. Through our highly trained sales force, the Business Solutions Division of Office Depot provides business services that help organizations meet their needs for everyday Office Essentials, Technology, Exclusive Brands, Coffee & Breakroom, Furniture, and Design, Print & Ship, as well as Environmental and Diversity requirements. Office Depot has specialized services and solutions for Education, Government and clear focus on Healthcare, Legal and Financial Services market segments. Visit us at www.officedepot.com/bsd.
	GOLD
	Corbus, a subsidiary of Soin International, has a strong worldwide presence, highlighted by a Global Delivery Center in India. We offer complete "source-to-pay" procurement management with a value proposition that includes a guaranteed 20% operational cost reduction. We are recognized among the 'TOP 10 PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT VENDORS' around the globe.
	Corporate Express, Inc. is the world's largest business-to-business supplier of essential facilities supplies, document print management, imaging/computer graphic products, promotional marketing, software, office products and furniture. Corporate Express works to exceed its customers' expectations through product assortment, global coverage, extensive distribution network, responsive customer service, productivity improvement capabilities, and flexible procurement solutions.
	Staples is the world's largest office products company. We are committed to being the one source that makes it easy for regional, national and global businesses to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, corporate identity products, print solutions and business services. For more information, visit www.staplescontract.com.
	SILVER
	American Express Corporate Services helps mid-size and large companies manage purchases of everyday goods and services, such as office supplies, computer equipment, professional services and travel. The leading commercial card issuer in the U.S., American Express' clients include nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies, along with tens of thousands of mid-size companies, which use the company's Corporate Card and Corporate Purchasing Card programs and Corporate Travel services. More information on expense management tools from Corporate Services can be found at www.americanexpress.com/corporateservices.
	Ariba, Inc. is the leading provider of spend management solutions to help companies of all sizes realize rapid and sustainable bottom line results. Ariba's world-class solutions, offered in flexible and scalable on-demand, licensed, hosted packaging and as a managed service, are designed to provide companies with technology and business process improvements to better manage their spend and improve their bottom line. Ariba helps organizations overcome business obstacles to success by offering solutions that address speed, sustainability, coverage, and flexibility. Ariba can be contacted in the U.S. at 650/390-1000 or at www.ariba.com.
	COMSYS. From 52 offices across the U.S., Canada and the U.K., COMSYS provides contingent and direct hire placement of IT professionals as well as a wide range of technical services and solutions. COMSYS process solutions group delivers critical management solutions across the resource spectrum from contingent workers to outsourced services.
	Fastenal is America's largest fastener distributor and fastest growing full-line industrial supply distributor. With 750,000 varieties of top-quality industrial and construction products, world-class distribution, a full line of industrial services, and 2,000 stores staffed by knowledgeable product specialists, we "get it right" for our customers. Buy it online at www.fastenal.com.
	GetThere®, the world's leading corporate booking solution, is one-hundred percent committed to corporate online travel. Travel is the second largest controllable expense for most organizations. So a corporation's travel policy — and the way it's managed — significantly impacts the bottom line. To help companies manage their travel spend, GetThere® combines innovation and travel industry expertise to bring the best in online travel technology to corporations and corporate travelers around the globe. More than 3,000 corporations worldwide, use GetThere®. For more information visit www.getthere.com.
	Sabre Travel Network® brings together over 400 airline suppliers, 80,000 hotel properties and 26 car rental companies to create the world’s most efficient corporate travel marketplace for your company and your travel agency. As the leading global distribution system serving the world’s largest and most successful travel programs, we are committed to helping you deliver best-in-class travel procurement results. In fact, Sabre is the world's best at finding the lowest air fares and can save companies based in North America an average of 10% per airline ticket or more*. To find out more about how Sabre can help drive bottom line savings for your company, visit www.sabretravelnetwork.com.
	Travelocity Business® is a full-service corporate travel management company that helps companies easily manage travel and reduce costs, while providing more choices to travelers. Travelocity Business combines the expertise, service and travel choices of Travelocity® with corporate experience gained from serving more than half of the Fortune 200 companies. For more information visit www.travelocitybusiness.com.
	ASSOCIATE
	CVM Solutions. Founded in 2002, CVM Solutions is the fastest growing procurement solutions provider in the North American market. Over 250 Fortune 500 customers depend on CVM's actionable supplier information and best-in-class supply management technology to improve program performance, reduce risk, save money and drive compliance throughout the supplier management lifecycle. Our proprietary, continuously updated supplier content and web-based solutions help procurement organizations and supplier diversity professionals to complement and enhance their existing initiatives to achieve new levels of returns. To learn more, visit us at www.cvmsolutions.com.
	Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. For more information on Monsanto, click on www.monsanto.com. Monsanto is an outstanding company with a unique vision and a strong culture where people can truly make a difference in the organization and in the world. You can attain your career goals with a company involved in one of the world's most important industries — agriculture.
	Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company and offers integrated suites of procurement applications that dramatically cut all supply management costs. With Oracle procurement applications, organizations can reduce spend on goods and services, streamline procure-to-pay processes, and enforce policy compliance. Oracle markets procurement solutions under the brands Oracle Advanced Procurement, PeopleSoft Supplier Relationship Management, Agile Product Cost Management, JD Edwards, and Oracle Transportation Management. For more information go to www.oracle.com/applications/procurement.html or call 800/633-0738.
	Puridiom is a leading provider of cutting edge Procure-to-Pay Spend Management solutions. For over 24 years, organizations of all sizes within the private and public sectors around the world have relied on Puridom's expertise and leadership to leverage their investment in technology, guiding them into a more competitive position in today's global digital economy.
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