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95th Annual ISM International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit
April 25-28, 2010
San Diego, California
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Announcement: Volunteer Positions Available
- Affiliate, Group and Forum Relations Committee and Leadership Training Planning Committees
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Forms must be received by December 1, 2009.
Maximize Your 2010 Travel & Meetings Spend at this High-Level, Two-Day Summit
Registrations received on or before December 18, 2009 are $895, after December 19, $995.
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ISM's 10th Annual Services Conference Focuses on Today's Tough Economy
December 3-4, 2009
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Phoenix, Arizona
Targeting critical issues related to services procurement.
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The brand new Web-based
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- Read about the 2009 ISM R. Gene Richter Awards Winners
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Attention Instructors!
CPSM Train-the-Trainer is Now Available
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Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Check out the Sustainability and Social Responsibility research, articles and other resources provided by ISM on this Web site.
ISM, in collaboration with the University of San Diego School of Business Administration has forged an educational relationship over USD's Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MS-SCM) Program.
ISM Reports On Business®
- November 4, 2009 — October Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business® — NMI at 50.6%.
- November 2, 2009 — October Manufacturing ISM Report On Business® — PMI at 55.7%.
- Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing Graphical Data
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JPMorgan Global PMI
- November 4, 2009 — Global Services Expanded for Third Consecutive Month in October.
- November 4, 2009 — Global Recovery Gathered Pace at Start of Q4 2009.
- November 2, 2009 — Global Manufacturing PMI Hits 39-Month High in October.
Press Releases
- Fueling the Recovery: Making an Impact
- Fueling the Recovery: Latinos Mejorando la Cadena de Suministro
- ISM Applauds, Celebrates Nobel Honoree
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Inside Supply Management®'s November Issue
Inside Supply Management® is the authoritative resource for supply management executives, focusing on leadership strategies and trends.
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eSide Supply Management is a new, bimonthly e-publication for up-and-coming supply management professionals. It offers tons of information you can use on the job, often immediately — career advice, research results, international business tips, social responsibility updates and 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 the ISM 2009 Salary Survey. See how your salary compares with the salary of your supply management colleagues.
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.
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Upcoming Events
10th Annual Services Conference
December 3-4, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
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3rd Annual Global Supply Management Conference
December 3-4, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
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Cost Containment at The Container Store — A Lesson in Smarter Spending
December 10, 2009
Web Seminar
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Don't Train — Make an Investment and Expect a Return
January 13, 2010
Web Seminar
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The ISM and NBTA Summit on Travel, Meetings & Supply Management
January 27-28, 2010
Tampa, FL
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Black Executive Supply Management Summit
February 2-4, 2010
San Diego, CA
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Sponsorship/Exhibiting Opportunities Available
Women Executive Supply Management Summit
February 3-4, 2010*
San Diego, CA
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Hispanic Supply Management Summit
February 3-4, 2010*
San Diego, CA
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*Option to attend student case competition in afternoon on February 2, 2010.
The 20th Annual NARTS Program
March 11-12, 2010
Tempe, AZ
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Hospitality Supply Management Conference
May 19-21, 2010
Chicago, IL
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Glossary of Key Supply Management Terms Term of the Day:
HORIZONTAL EXCHANGE
An electronic community of buyers and sellers that facilitates transactions for goods and services across several industries.