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ISM's 95th Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit

April 25 to April 28, 2010
San Diego, CA

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WELCOME

As the first and the most respected supply management institute in the world, the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) is pleased to present the 95th Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit. Join us this year as we travel to San Diego, for four days of supply management professional development, training and networking.

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.

OUR FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Angel L. Mendez Angel L. Mendez
Senior Vice President, Customer Value Chain Management
Cisco

Opening Session
Sunday, April 25
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Anthony S. Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM Anthony S. Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM
Chair, ISM Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee; and Senior Vice President - Supply Management, Hilton Worldwide

Business Survey/Economic Outlook Presentation
Tuesday, April 27
7:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
John Engler John Engler
President and CEO, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and Former Governor of Michigan

Luncheon
Monday, April 26
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Jason Cummins Jason Cummins
Partner and Head of Economic Research
Brevan Howard Asset Management

Business Survey/Economic Outlook Presentation
Tuesday, April 27
7:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Norbert J. Ore, CPSM, C.P.M. Norbert J. Ore, CPSM, C.P.M.
Chair, ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee

Business Survey/Economic Outlook Presentation
Tuesday, April 27
7:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Dave Barry Dave Barry
Humor Columnist

Closing Brunch
Wednesday, April 28
10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Look for these learning tracks:

  • Track 1 — Risk Management
  • Track 2 — Best Practices in Supply Management
  • Track 3 — Logistics
  • Track 4 — Leadership, Management and Talent
  • Track 5 — Services Procurement

These tracks represent areas of high interest for supply management professionals. We recommend planning your workshop attendance around these tracks and fill the remainder of your schedule in with our selection of general supply management workshops.

 

And don't forget our mega-sessions:

  • Business Continuity
  • Project Management
  • Services Procurement
  • Finance — New this year
  • Negotiations — New this year

Seating is limited for the mega-sessions, so be sure to register early. These sessions are nearly three hours in length and cover topics in depth.


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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.

Participating in ISM's 95th 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. With nearly 40,000 members, ISM is the largest supply management institute in the world. Attend our Conference and find out why this is the place to be if you're a supply management professional.

Receive a one-year ISM membership* with your nonmember Conference registration fee, a subscription to Inside Supply Management® magazine, unlimited access to the ISM Web site and discounts on products and services — all benefits enjoyed by ISM members.

*Direct membership only. $190 USD value. Individual must meet ISM qualifications for membership. Want to join an ISM affiliate? Your local ISM affiliate is a rich resource for networking, education and professional development. Call ISM Customer Service for more information. Additional fees may apply for affiliate membership.

NEW THIS YEAR!

Don't miss the Industry Spotlights. These mini-educational sessions are offered during the Exhibit Hall hours. Sessions are conducted by senior executives from some of our major sponsoring organizations. Speakers are available to answer questions after their sessions.

Important Dates:
March 1, 2010 Early Registration Ends — Save US$170 when you register by this date.
March 22, 2010 Rooms sell out quickly so please be sure to reserve your room early. The reservation cut-off is March 22, 2010.
April 5, 2010 CPSM® Exam Registration Ends. Exams are half price with your Conference registration. Space is limited, be sure to register early.
April 12, 2010 ISM begins mailing the Conference badges. Use the Express line when you bring your badge with you to San Diego.
April 21, 2010 Pre-Conference Seminars begin.
April 24, 2010 CPSM® Exam — Be sure to register by the April 5th deadline.
April 25, 2010 Conference begins.
April 28, 2010 Conference closes.

We look forward to seeing you in San Diego. Register now!




Our Sponsors


 

ISM gratefully acknowledges the support of our sponsors:

  PLATINUM
Office Depot

Every day, Office Depot is taking care of business for millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides products and services to its customers through 1,585 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and a $4.2 billion e-commerce operation. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $14.5 billion and employs about 42,000 associates around the world. The company provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 49 countries.


  GOLD
National Association of Manufacturers

The National Association of Manufacturers is the nation's largest industrial trade association, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the NAM has 11 additional offices across the country. Visit the NAM's Web site at www.nam.org for more information about manufacturing and the economy.


OfficeMax Incorporated

OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is a leader in both business-to-business office products solutions and retail office equipment. The OfficeMax mission is simple. We help our customers do their best work. The company provides office supplies and paper, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress®, technology products and solutions, and office furniture to consumers and to large, medium and small businesses. OfficeMax customers are served by more than 30,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, e-commerce and nearly 1,000 stores. For more information, visit www.officemax.com.


Staples

Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) is the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems company. Oracle 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, Oracle Procurement On Demand, 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.


  GREEN
Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. Bank of America helps build strong communities by creating opportunities for people — including customers, shareholders and associates — to fulfill their dreams. To learn more, please visit www.bankofamerica.com.


  SILVER
American Express Corporate Services

Through its global corporate services group, American Express provides the corporate card, B2B solutions suite, and other expense management services to mid-sized companies and large corporations worldwide. In the U.S., it is the leading issuer of commercial cards, serving more than 60 percent of the Fortune 1000, as well as tens of thousands of mid-sized companies. American Express issues local-currency commercial cards in 40 counties and global dollar corporate cards in an additional 100 countries. For more information, please go to www.americanexpress.com/corporate.


Ariba, Inc.

Ariba, Inc. is the leading provider of on-demand spend management solutions that empower companies to achieve control of their spend and drive continuous improvements in financial and supply chain performance. Delivered on demand, our offerings empower companies to achieve control of their spend and drive continuous improvements in financial and supply chain performance. More than 1,000 companies, including more than half of Fortune 500 companies, use Ariba solutions. Contact Ariba today at 650/390-1000 or www.ariba.com.


BMO Spend & Payment Solutions

BMO Spend & Payment Solutions, a division of BMO Financial Group, is a leading commercial card, spend and payment solutions provider in North America. BMO Spend & Payment Solutions' products are widely used by corporations and government sector organizations to manage, control and gain better visibility into their commercial spending.


Concur

Concur is the world's leading provider of on-demand employee spend management services. Trusted by thousands of organizations to reach millions of employees, Concur's award-winning solutions streamline business travel and expense reporting, and improve invoice processing — delivering rapid ROI by helping companies increase efficiency, control employee spend and drive down operational costs. Learn more at www.concur.com.


GenShare

GenShare is a UST Global affiliate, providing comprehensive, world-class enterprise procure-to-pay solutions, allowing companies to track, control and streamline their entire procurement process. From consulting to managing the complete platform, GenShare offers a one-stop shop for Global 2,000 organizations. Contact GenShare today at 949/716-8757 or sales@genshare.com.


SIRVA, Inc.

A leading worldwide provider of relocation and moving solutions, SIRVA, Inc. provides more than 300,000 relocations per year to corporations, government employees, and individual consumers. The Company delivers the best mobility experience at the lowest total cost to relocate through complete management of the global supply chain, the world's leading global operations, industry-leading risk management processes, full accountability and transparency of all costs. SIRVA's brands include Allied, Allied Pickfords, DJK Residential, northAmerican, SIRVA Mortgage, SIRVA Global Relocation, Inc. and SIRVA Settlement. For more information, visit www.sirva.com.


Staples

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.staplesadvantage.com.


Travelocity Business

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 leverages its own innovative technology to streamline travel processes, and complements this with experienced corporate travel agents, strategic account managers and in-depth consulting services. 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.


  BRONZE
A.T. Kearney Procurement & Analytic Solutions

A.T. Kearney Procurement & Analytic Solutions provides comprehensive strategic procurement services to clients whose needs range from tactical cost savings and strategic sourcing services to complete supply management transformation and advanced analytic driven solutions. In addition, we augment the strategic sourcing expertise of A.T. Kearney, one of the world's largest management consulting firms. Visit www.atkearneyPAS.com or call 877/5-ATKPAS for more information.


Automotive Resources International

Automotive Resources International (ARI®), a subsidiary of Holman Enterprises based in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, is an industry leader and the largest privately-held fleet leasing and management company in North America. As a single-source fleet management leader, ARI delivers high-value solutions that improve the fleet customer's business and bottom line. ARI pushes the boundaries of innovation to solve complex vehicle fleet problems. In partnership with customers, we combine business insight and optimal life-cycle analysis, best-in-class services and high-powered technology to drive fleet vehicle efficiency up and costs down - unlocking all the performance and value customer vehicles can deliver.


Coupa

Coupa is the leading on-demand provider of solutions that control and streamline purchasing for organizations beyond the Fortune 500. With deep domain knowledge in e-procurement, a best-in-class software-as-a-service platform, a network of more than 2,300 suppliers, and a fast-growing community of customers, Coupa enables smarter spending practices that allow companies to save money quickly. For more information visit www.coupa.com or call 650/931-3200.


Staff Management

Staff Management provides sustainable contingent workforce solutions across a growing global footprint and the full spectrum of contingent workforce requirements including all labor and services categories. Staff Management solutions deliver best talent, drive compliance, yield tangible savings and provide a unique client aligned technology platform for high-volume workforce management.


  ASSOCIATE
PHH Arval Logo

PHH Arval is a leading North American fleet management company whose clients include nearly one-third of the Fortune 500. We help our clients operate their fleets of cars, trucks and equipment at lowest possible cost while increasing driver productivity. Award-winning technology and customer service; global capabilities. Visit www.phharval.com or e-mail marketing@phh.com.


Puridiom

Puridiom is a leading provider of procure-to-pay spend management solutions. Since 1983, Puridiom's expertise and leadership has guided organizations into more competitive positions with the use and implementation of the Puridiom procure-to-pay solution. Adaptive and flexible design enables Puridiom to meet any organization's procurement need, regardless of size, industry or specific requirements. For more information, visit us at www.puridiom.com.



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