December 5-6, 2013
Phoenix, AZ
Making an Impact — Through Transformation, Innovation and Technology
ISM's 14th Annual Indirect/Services Conference is designed for supply management practitioners who are responsible not only for indirect procurement, but also for developing the supply chain strategies that help move the organization forward. It focuses on improving your indirect spend and maximizing your impact on overall business. Even a 1 percent to 5 percent savings can be sizable to the bottom line.
Project managers, team leaders and members of cross-functional teams will also benefit from this unique opportunity. Even if you've attended previous ISM Services Conferences, this year's event has evolved to keep you current.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for supply management professionals responsible for not only acquiring services, but also for developing the supply chain strategies that support the goals and objectives that move the organization forward. Supply management professionals with a solid foundation will benefit from this program. Additionally, team leaders, project managers and members of cross-functional teams will profit from this unique experience. Even if you've attended previous ISM Services Conferences, this program has evolved to keep you current by building on the previous year.
Why You Should Attend
Direct your supply management expertise to the world of indirect/services purchasing and get ahead. Discover how to translate your knowledge about sourcing and buying tangible goods into the services arena, and uncover hidden savings in the process. Find out how to turn your coworkers into customers and streamline crucial services purchases. Explore the role of your stakeholders in the sourcing decision and optimize the process. This is an opportunity to learn from other practitioners and experts. Roundtables and networking time are built into the schedule to allow you time to find out how your colleagues are leveraging the power of this multibillion-dollar proposition.
Earn 9.50 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) for your participation.
Did You Know...
Depending on the industry, between 30 percent to 80 percent of all purchasing is services-related? (Survey by CAPS Research) Imagine the benefits of an effective services spend!
Are you maximizing your services spend?
| Accounting or financial services |
Advertising |
| Benefits administration |
Business consultants |
| Business services |
Construction |
| Consulting |
Contract labor |
| Delivery and messenger services |
Engineering |
| Healthcare |
Human capital |
| Information technology |
Insurance brokerage services |
| Janitorial |
Landscaping |
| Legal |
Marketing |
| Outsourcing |
Relocation |
| Telecommunications |
Temporary labor |
| Training |
Travel |
| Utility services |
Waste management |
PROGRAM SPONSORS
Sponsorships for this program are still available. Contact ISM's Sales Department — Kathy Braase, or Trish True, or call +1 480/752-6276 extension 3086 or 3061 for specific information.
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