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Call for Presentations Opens on April 1, 2007 for ISM's 93rd Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit
Survey Shows Most Firms Currently Lack Formal Strategies and Processes to Fulfill Sustainability Commitments
Gain Food for Business Thought at Hospitality Supply Management Spring Conference
ISM Announces 2007 Board of Directors
Save Time and Money on Written C.P.M. Exam Modules
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Inside Supply Management®'s April issue

Inside Supply Management® has a new look and repositioned content. Learn more.

Member Benefit — Propurchaser.com
Commodity Tracking — select the commodities you want and then have updates delivered directly to your in-box. ISM members receive a free, 60-day trial membership and substantial savings on the yearly fee.

Industry Research

See the results of ISM's Inaugural Salary Survey. See how your salary compares with the salary of your supply management colleagues.

Need in-depth research for your organization? Try ISM's Research on Demand Service.

The Center for Strategic Supply Leadership is a thought-development forum of senior supply executives providing thought leadership and a view into solutions and opportunities for the next two to four years. www.cssl.ws

CAPS: Leading the way in supply management research for sourcing and supply professionals around the globe. Click here for information on research programs, focus studies, and benchmarking activities.

ISM News

ISM extends early registration for the Hospitality Supply Management Spring Conference, May 16-18, 2007 in Chicago (Lincolnshire), Illinois. Register now and receive the early registration discount.

ISM's 92nd Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit, May 6-9, 2007 at Bally's Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV

ISM just expanded its online course offerings. Visit the Knowledge Center or download your copy of the new Online Course Guide.

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Buy the New Supply Management Handbook

Winners of the 2007 ISM R. Gene Richter Awards for Leadership and Innovation in Supply Management will be publicly announced and honored on May 7, 2007 in Las Vegas, and the winners will present workshops at the Annual International Conference on May 8, 2007.

The applications process for the third annual ISM R. Gene Richter Awards for Leadership and Innovation in Supply Management will open on July 2, 2007. Sign up now to be notified when the application is available.

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is the New Qualification
ISM's new professional qualification to debut in 2008.

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) Information Update
We are currently updating our records on the education level of all active C.P.M.s. If you are currently a C.P.M., please update your information now.

ISM Reports On Business®

April 4, 2007 -- March Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business® -- Business Activity at 52.4%.
April 2, 2007 -- March Manufacturing ISM Report On Business® -- PMI at 50.9%.
Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing Graphical Data
Become a business survey committee member and contribute to one of the nation's most visible economic reports.

JPMorgan Global PMI

April 4, 2007 -- Expansion of Global Service Sector at Near Four-Year Low in March. Cost Inflation Accelerated Sharply to Highest Level Since August 2006.
April 4, 2007 -- Slowdown of Global Economy Continued in March, With Growth of Activity at a Forty-Five Month Low. Input Cost Inflation Accelerated to Its Highest Since August 2006.
April 2, 2007 -- Growth of Global Manufacturing Output and New Orders Moderated in March. Input Price Inflation Accelerated to Six-Month High.

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Upcoming Events ISM's 92nd Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit May 6-9, 2007 Bally's Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Register Now! Spring Conference for Hospitality Supply Management* May 16-18, 2007 Chicago (Lincolnshire), IL Register Now! Early Registration Extended The Power of the Services Supply Chain: Maximizing Strategic Value 3rd Annual Services Program June 7, 2007 New York, NY Register Now! Advertise/Exhibit Opportunities Career Center ISM Online Career Center is a valuable resource to job seekers, and employers seeking qualified candidates. Jobs Posted Online: 324* Resumés Online: 998 Registered Users: 21,629 Increase Your Knowledge Onsite Education Check out our new global opportunities — including the NEW! P-Strat course, a revolutionary new supply management strategy simulation! ISM's Knowledge Center Our online courses are delivered in a format that is convenient and access is easy because all you need is a computer and an Internet connection! ISM Seminars, Your Competitive Advantage Enroll today in an ISM seminar and go farther in your career! ISM Supplier Directory Looking for technology providers? Consultants? Logistics services? Check out our new categories: Training / Seminars Human Capital Management Relocation Services Glossary of Key Supply Management Terms Term of the Day: INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN The rate of return that would make the present value of future cash flows plus the final market value of an investment or business opportunity equal the current market price of the investment or opportunity.