Recommended for first-time Conference attendees, but this will benefit everyone. The focus is on how to make the most of your networking opportunities while you're in Baltimore. Who you meet is just as important as what you learn. Discover ...

Are you looking for ways to stay competitive? ISM offers three credentials — CPSM^®, CSM™, and CPSD™ — to strengthen your supply management toolbox. This session helps you find the credential that fits your career goals. Discover ...

Take charge of your career! This interactive session explores the various aspects, metrics and kpi's for continued professional growth. Using the supply (value) chain model, you'll be motivated to move your career forward. The facilitator ...

We've created a thousand excuses to avoid them, and dozens of technologies to replace them, but sometimes there is nothing like an actual face-to-face session with colleagues from nearby cubicles or stakeholders from across the enterprise ...

Professionals limit their ability to be promoted, grow professionally and solve business problems because they are poorly networked both within and outside of their organizations. Discover an extraordinary — but simple and totally achievable ...

Learn how a leading supply management capability was built as Tyco International grew to a US$40 billion company. This organization was able to create value as the company made significant acquisitions, and continued to excel while supporting ...

An often-cited best practice in supply management is the development of formal short- and long-range strategic sourcing plans for major spending segments. If you want to implement this valuable best prac-tice, this session provides a detailed ...

Learn how to maximize supplier value while optimizing operational performance via a four-part strategy: make-versus-buy based on footprint/core competencies, ongoing management for quality/reliability, strategic collaborations on productivity/volatility ...

When faced with requests from your internal customers, do you ask the powerful questions that uncover strategic goals or do you focus on tactics that may not get the desired results? How do you manage these conversations without alienating ...

Having advance insight into shifting country economies, politics and commercial standings can make the difference in having a smooth-running supply chain, even when disaster strikes, causing costly disruptions. Operating a successful global ...

There are 10 key laws that govern the negotiating process. Those who understand and harness the power of these laws reap huge dividends throughout their negotiating careers. Those who unknowingly violate the laws of negotiations pay heavy ...

Creating change, leading change, enabling change — all are key aspects of a supply leader's role. So, where do you start? What do you do? How do you leverage others? What is required to successfully drive change inside, across and outside ...

Gain a clear picture of China's future as a low-cost manufacturing hub. Although many factors contribute to the rise in Chinese manufacturing costs, the focus of this session is on labor costs and productivity. The outlook for Chinese labor ...