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ISM's 92nd Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit

May 6 to May 9, 2007
Las Vegas, NV

Continuity of Supply

Future of Supply Management

Beginning Monday April 30, 2007 all individuals will need to register onsite in Las Vegas.

As the first and the most respected supply management institute in the world, the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) is pleased to present the 92nd Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit. Join us this year as we travel to Las Vegas 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.

Participating in ISM's 92nd 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 Las Vegas.

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

Conference Brochure

Download the 2007 Conference brochure in Adobe Acrobat format.
(See page 32 for registration information.)

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

Important Conference Registration Information:

Full Conference Registration:
	Member Price	Nonmember Price
Postmarked by 2/23/07	$1,079*	$1,329*
Postmarked by 4/13/07	$1,179*	$1,429*
Late Registration Fee Postmarked after 4/13/07	$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 Roundtable Discussions

Get the most out of your networking when you attend the Roundtable session on Sunday May 6, 2007 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

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

As part of the 92nd Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit in Las Vegas, we are hosting our third Conference Career Center. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore career opportunities and interview with world-class organizations.

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 2007 employers, please click here.

PLUS ...

The Semiannual Forecast

Leverage economic insight to gain a competitive edge. Use the ISM Semiannual Forecast to cast 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.

See what you could miss in Las Vegas. Read the 2007 Conference Proceedings, now available online!

Our Sponsors

	ISM gratefully acknowledges the support of our sponsors:
	PLATINUM
	Office Depot is the distribution channel leader in retail, contract delivery, catalogs and ecommerce. The Business Solutions Division is dedicated exclusively to providing assorted solutions for procurement professionals, enabling them to buy their everyday office essentials more efficiently and with greater cost savings. For more information, logon to www.officedepot.com/bsd.
	GOLD
	Staples Contract provides office supply solutions to medium and large-sized organizations through its Staples Business Advantage division, and Fortune 500 global companies through its Staples National Advantage division. The business works collaboratively with its customers utilizing industry leading electronic commerce and program best practices that enable procurement professionals to efficiently manage procurement programs with lowest total delivered cost. For more information go to www.staplescontract.com.
	SILVER
	Austin-Tetra provides the most comprehensive and cost-effective supplier data management solutions in the market including detailed business profiles, corporate linkage, industry and diversity classification, supplier onboarding and spend analysis. Austin-Tetra's solutions and content provide our Fortune 1000 clients with unprecedented capabilities to leverage buying power, mitigate supplier risk and reduce supply costs. For more information visit us at www.austintetra.com or contact Mike Zier at 972/756-8100 or mike.zier@austintetra.com.
	E2open is the leading provider of software and services to manage inter-company processes such as inventory management, order management, demand/supply forecast synchronization, outsourced manufacturing visibility, and multi-tier visibility — integrating trading partners across multiple tiers of distributed global supply and demand networks. For more information visit www.e2open.com.
	MasterCard Worldwide advances global commerce by providing a critical economic link among financial institutions, businesses, cardholders and merchants worldwide. As a franchisor, processor and advisor, MasterCard develops and markets payment solutions, processes approximately 14 billion transactions each year, and provides industry-leading analysis and consulting services to financial institution customers and merchants. Through its family of brands, including MasterCard®, Maestro® and Cirrus®, MasterCard Worldwide serves consumers and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. For more information go to www.mastercardbusiness.com for more information.
	Procurement Service Provider, Source One, has assisted companies with their strategic sourcing requirements for over 14 years. Engagements with Source One may include category management, spend consolidation, statements of work, alternate supplier identification, market and supply research, RFP management, price negotiations, and E-enablement (www.WhyAbe.com).
	Visa Commercial Solution provides businesses with solutions to meet their many commercial payment needs and delivers comprehensive transaction data to help businesses streamline processes, reduce overall costs and improve cash management. Please visit www.visa.com/commercial for additional information.
	BRONZE
	Expedia® Corporate Travel revolutionized the way businesses plan, book and manage travel. Now, as the world's number one online travel service, Expedia® Corporate Travel continues to develop industry-leading technology backed by customer service support to create a single-source travel management solution. In addition to dramatic cost savings, and best-of-class reporting, Expedia® Corporate Travel customers enjoy some of the highest online adoption rates in the industry.
	ICG Commerce is a leading Procurement Services Provider focused on helping companies expand the breadth of spend they are managing, continue to build their sourcing effectiveness, ensure compliance and drive continual improvements. Our execution-based, compound experience enables procurement leaders to increase the value and impact they deliver to their enterprises.
	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.
	Á LA CARTE
	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.
	Puridiom, a leading provider of cutting edge e-Procurement, e-Sourcing, and e-Payables solutions and services, addresses pain points in the supply chain through the application of innovative technologies and processes. For over 23 years, organizations of all sizes within the private and public sectors around the world have relied on Puridiom’s expertise and leadership to leverage their investment in technology, guiding them into a more competitive position in today’s global digital economy. By implementing Puridiom, you will control your key spend indicators and fully manage your SCM processes and relationships transforming your procurement activity into a Resource Savings Solution.
	Wachovia, the fourth-largest bank holding company in the United States based on assets. We are a diversified financial services company that provides a broad-range of banking, asset management, wealth management, and corporate and investment banking products/services. Visit us online at www.wachovia.com/careers. Wachovia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to workforce diversity.
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