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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS 2010

95th Annual ISM International Supply Management Conference
and Educational Exhibit

April 25-28, 2010
San Diego, California

Ride the wave and submit a workshop proposal for ISM's 2010 Conference. Demonstrate to the supply management world that you have the knowledge, abilities and track record to contribute to the profession.

Papers may be submitted July 1, 2009 — July 31, 2009.

Make a Splash in 2010!

Motivate your colleagues to reach new heights. Inspire newcomers to embrace the profession.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Prestige — as you present at this well-known and respected Conference
Advancement — as you move from practitioner to major player
Notoriety — let your stakeholders know that you and your organization are leaders in the field
Feel good — as you tell your story and inspire others
Confidence — as you build your reputation as an industry expert
Continuing Education — 1 CEH awarded
Enhanced résumé
One complimentary full-Conference registration — awarded to main presenters who submit a paper for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings. (One registration per proposal and per person.)
Satisfaction — as you contribute to your profession
Camaraderie — as you network with your peers, practitioners and other thought leaders
Respect — as you align with the first, largest and strongest supply management organization in the world — ISM.
Improved platform skills
Connectivity — as you make valuable contacts across industries
Standing — in your organization as an influential, active professional

ISM seeks presentations from all sectors — manufacturing, service, institutional, public — and from the perspective of small as well as large organizations.

CONFERENCE GOALS

This professional development program is unmatched by any other supply management educational event. Remember these Conference goals as you develop your proposal.

Deliver stimulating educational experiences for all participants
Offer insights into leading-edge and hot topics
Repackage and revitalize established concepts and practices
Provide a unique forum for peer-to-peer networking
Present solutions and tools to use on the job
Provide practical applications
Empower attendees to make an impact through strong supply management

WHAT OUR CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS ARE LOOKING FOR

Expect to leave the Conference with a better way of doing their jobs
Have high expectations for the workshop sessions
Topic-specific learning
Motivation and inspiration
Practical solutions
Take-away tools
Broad-based education, from insight into hot topics to new views of old standbys
Insight into best practices

WHO ATTENDS THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE:

All industries are represented at the Conference, including manufacturing, non-manufacturing, public institutions and services.
Attendees have worked in purchasing/supply for at least three years.
More than 50 percent are managers or above.
We expect more than 2,000 attendees.

TOPICS

The ISM Annual Conference provides content and educational opportunities for three primary constituencies (1) senior thought leaders, (2) mid- to high-level supply management professionals, and (3) others active in supply management practices. ISM seeks presentations from all sectors — manufacturing, service, institutional, public — and from the perspective of small as well as large organizations. While reviewing the topics keep in mind trends, headwinds, best practices, and challenges met. Our audience is looking for answers on "how" to address issues.

ISM is specifically looking for proposals in the focus areas listed for each topic. Please refer to the list of 2010 Call Topics for more information.

	Topics:	Focus Areas:
1	Commodity Markets, Management, Forecasting & Strategies	forecasting models, futures, historical/future prices & trends, continuity of supply, capacity constraints, energy, raw materials
2	Contracting	contracting, administration, RFx processes, management
3	Cost & Price Strategies	modeling, reduction, cost & price analysis, total cost of ownership
4	Facilities & Real Estate Management	receiving, warehousing, asset management, inventory, packaging, disposal
5	Finance & Economics	inflation, deflation, exchange rates, credit & other financial markets, volatility
6	Globalization/International	emerging markets, political issues, global power & revenue shifts, tariffs, increasing government regulations
7	Innovation & Collaboration	defined, supply management's role, engaging suppliers, engaging internal departments
8	Leadership, Management & Talent	identifying/developing talent, attracting/retaining talent (domestically & internationally), qualities of successful leaders, thinking like a "business owner," important business drivers, financial acumen, communication & presentation skills, innovation
9	Logistics	transportation (outbound/inbound), distribution, warehousing, regulation, relationship between supply chain & logistics, domestic and global, 3PL
10	Metrics & Measurements	scorecards, benchmarking, KPIs & other performance indicators
11	Negotiations	pre-planning, conducting, strategies, documenting
12	Offshoring	the decision process (who, what, when, where, why, how), strategies, challenges, legal issues, rewards, the future, lessons learned
13	Outsourcing & Insourcing	managing outsourcing & insourcing, challenges, value equation
14	Quality Management	acceptance, control, assurance, process improvement programs, measuring, six sigma
15	Risk	defining, allocation, life cycle, probability analysis, management, mitigation, contingency planning, types of risk (regulatory, operational, security, environmental, financial, enterprise-wide, supply chain)
16	Services Procurement	SOW development, compliance, outsourcing, offshoring, cost analysis, contracting for services, performance measurement, cost analysis, specific spend areas (HR, marketing, legal, staffing, travel, etc.)
17	Strategic Sourcing	initiatives, market intelligence, organizational structure, innovation, teaming and cross-functional teams
18	Supplier Management	selection, management, relationships, performance, SRM, collaboration
19	Sustainability & Social Responsibility	environment, "green", diversity (supply base & workforce), ethics & business conduct, health & safety, human rights, financial responsibility, metrics
20	Technology in Supply Management	selection, application, management, business process design, infrastructure, e-commerce, shifts

HOW TO SUBMIT A WORKSHOP PROPOSAL

Complete and submit the Web-based proposal form. We accept only proposals submitted online.
Each presenter may submit up to three proposals for consideration, either as an individual or as a co-presenter.
Proposals are due midnight (EDT) July 31, 2009.
As a not-for-profit institute, ISM does not provide honoraria for workshop presenters at our Annual International Supply Management Conference. Presenters are responsible for their own travel, hotel and other expenses. You will receive one complimentary full-Conference registration if you submit a paper for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings. (One registration per proposal and per person. Papers must follow submission guidelines.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Format:
Workshops are 60 minutes long including time for questions from the audience. At the discretion of ISM, sessions may be extended to two hours and/or may be repeated. ISM welcomes presentations that are lecture, interactive or panel-based.

Diversity:
In principle and in practice, ISM values and seeks a diverse membership. Individual viewpoints and contributions are pursued and respected. There are no barriers to full participation in ISM on the basis of ethnic background, gender, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

Selection Process:
ISM's Conference Leadership Committee reviews the proposals using a standardized rating system. The proposals are judged on a variety of criteria including content, benefit to the audience and speaking experience.

Notification:
All prospective speakers and co-presenters are notified of selection status in Fall 2009.

QUESTIONS?

Direct your questions to Becky Nawrocki at ISM, 800/888-6276 or 480/752-6276, extension 3135, or send an e-mail to bnawrocki@ism.ws.

Creative and innovative approaches to the topics are encouraged. Rely on your career experiences as well as best practices, management successes, tools and techniques for topic ideas. Look for the dropdown box with the topic choice when you submit your proposal on the ISM Web site: www.ism.ws