CMP Media's EBN and the Institute of Supply Management Launch the First Annual Supply Network ConferenceConference to Help Companies Master Complexities of the Supply Chain ProcessPRNewswire CMP Media (http://www.cmp.com/) in partnership with the Institute of Supply Management™ (ISM) today announced the launch of the Supply Network Conference (http://www.supplynetwork.org/), a new annual educational forum that will deliver leading-edge supply network innovations to business and financial executives, procurement, supply chain and e-business managers. The conference, to be held September 17-19, 2002 in San Jose, will emphasize best practices and real world solutions of the world's leading electronics companies. In addition, iSuppli Corporation will present a special industry briefing September 17, providing the latest industry data and forecasts, covering both application and component markets. Dr. Hau L. Lee, Stanford University Professor of Operations, Information and Technology; Director of Global Supply Chain Management Forum is the planning committee chairman and will deliver one of the keynote speeches. "Supply network management has become vital to the operational and financial success of all organizations, especially in the electronics industry," said Bruce Rayner, Editorial Director of EBN. "As we emerge from one of the most devastating downturns in the electronics industry's history, the most successful companies will be the ones that understand and innovate their supply networks to control costs and maximize efficiency." The Supply Network Conference is endorsed by four electronics industry trade associations: * The Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), * National Electronic Distribution Association (NEDA), * the Semiconductor Supply Chain Association (SSCA) and * the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). Charter sponsors include: RosettaNet, a non-profit consortium of more than 400 of the world's leading Information Technology, Electronic Components, Semiconductor Manufacturing and Solution Provider companies involved in the creation and implementation of open e-business process standards, and iSuppli Corporation, the Supply Network Conference market intelligence provider and source for industry supply chain, professional and market intelligence services. "The companies that ultimately win the competitive wars will do so with their supply networks. Nothing matches the importance of managing these supply networks to obtain winning results. This conference is a step in the direction of using those networks as the key part of a winning strategy," said Paul Novak, C.P.M., Chief Executive Officer of ISM. About CMP Media LLC CMP Media LLC (http://www.cmp.com/) is a leading high-tech 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 marketers comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences, custom publishing, testing and consulting. 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. In May 2001 the membership of the National Association of Purchasing Management voted to change the association's name from the National Association of Purchasing Management to the Institute for Supply Management™ to reflect the increasing strategic and global significance of supply management. For further information, see the ISM Web site at http://www.ism.ws/. PRESS CONTACTS: Nora Neibergall, C.P.M. Linda Uslaner Institute for Supply Management™ CMP Media LLC 480-752-6276 X3058 516-562-5709 nneibergall@ism.ws luslaner@cmp.com SOURCE: CMP Media LLC Contact: Nora Neibergall, C.P.M. of Institute for Supply Management™, Website: http://www.cmp.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/181993.html |