CMP Media's EBN and The Institute of Supply Management Announce The 2nd Annual Supply Network Conference

PRNewswire-FirstCall
NEW YORK
Sep 10, 2003

CMP Media's Electronics Group (www.cmp.com) in partnership with the Institute of Supply Management™ (ISM) announces the 2nd Annual Supply Network Conference (www.supplynetwork.org), to be held September 17-19, 2003 in San Jose, California. As the premier conference addressing the important supply network issues of the day, this must-attend event will provide powerful insights from leading electronics companies, and the financial and market research community.

This year's theme is "Mastering The Three A's of Supply Network Excellence -- Agility, Adaptability and Alignment." The three A's are essential to building a competitive supply network strategy in today's challenging global business environment.

Dr. Hau L. Lee, Stanford University Professor of Operations, Information and Technology Graduate School of Business; is the planning committee chairman and will deliver one of the keynote speeches.

The conference roster includes respected technology experts and noted authorities from across the entire electronics industry. Keynote speeches will be given by these industry leaders:

   * Duane Zitner, Executive Vice President, Personal Systems Group, Hewlett
     Packard
   * John Daane, President and CEO, Altera
   * David Everett, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Solectron.

The Supply Network Conference is endorsed by the following electronics industry trade associations:

   * The Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA),
   * National Electronic Distribution Association (NEDA),
   * Electronics Representatives Association (ERA)
   * Electronics Supply Chain Association (ESCA)
   * Electronic Components, Assemblies & Materials Association (ECA)
   * Fabless Semiconductor Association (FSA)
   * Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International Association (SEMI)
   * Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

  Market Intelligence Provider:
   * iSuppli Corporation, the Supply Network Conference source for complete
     procurement and supply chain operations services from strategic
     procurement to inventory reduction to worldwide delivery.

Register now for $995. For a conference program and registration information, visit our website at www.supplynetwork.org, or by phone: 516-562-7191.

About CMP Media LLC

CMP Media LLC (www.cmp.com) is a leading integrated media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum-the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketer's comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, and research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences, and custom publishing.

About ISM

Founded in 1915, the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) is one of the most respected educational associations in the United States. ISM exists to educate, develop, and advance the purchasing and supply management profession. ISM's membership base includes more than 48,000 purchasing, and supply management professionals. ISM is a progressive association with a mission to provide national and international leadership in purchasing and materials management, particularly in the areas of education, research, and standards of excellence. Through various resources and a network of 180 affiliated organizations, ISM provides opportunities for expansion of professional skills and knowledge. A not-for-profit association, ISM offers a wide range of educational products and programs. More information is available at www.ism.ws

   PRESS CONTACTS:     Nora Neibergall, C.P.M.              Genni Joerger
                       Institute for Supply Management™  CMP Media LLC
                       480-752-6276 X3058                   (352) 666-1924
                       nneibergall@ism.ws                   gjoerger@cmp.com

SOURCE: CMP Media LLC

CONTACT: Nora Neibergall, C.P.M. of Institute for Supply Management™
LLC, +1-480-752-6276, ext. 3058, nneibergall@ism.ws, for CMP Media LLC; or
Genni Joerger of CMP Media LLC, +1-352-666-1924, or gjoerger@cmp.com

Web site: http://www.ism.ws/
http://www.cmp.com/
http://www.supplynetwork.org/

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