Attend the Symposium on Supply Chain Management Oct.5-6th in Toronto

Register now. Join your colleagues and peers -- CIOs, sourcing, purchasing and procurement management, and other supply chain professionals - who are responsible for supply chain implementation and operation, at the Fourth Annual Symposium on Supply Chain Management in Toronto - October 4-6, 2006. ( http://merc.mcmaster.ca/symposium/SCMSymposium2006.html )
I'm confident that this exceptional symposium will be a very wise investment for you. I invite you to attend the symposium and my breakout session presentation. On Friday, October 6 at 2:15 pm, I will be speaking on a very timely and practical topic: Vendor Management - Vendor Relationship Management of Outsourced Services: Using technology to collaborate better, raise service levels and enhance productivity. Please read the session outline at this link: http://merc.mcmaster.ca/symposium/SCMProgramdetails2006.html#FC1
I hope to see you there.

Tom Hawkett
President
Connect4Growth Corporation.

Optimizing the Supply Chain:

Competitive Advantage through Information Technology

Fourth Annual International Symposium on Supply Chain Management

Wednesday, October 4, 2006
to Friday October 6, 2006
Wyndham Bristol Place Hotel - Toronto Airport
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sponsors: Jointly sponsored by McMaster eBusiness Research Centre (MeRC) at McMaster University, the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) and the Ontario Research Network for Electronic Commerce (ORNEC) SYMPOSIUM WEB SITE: http://merc.mcmaster.ca/symposium/SCMSymposium2006.html

EVENT INFO: The symposium brings together a unique blend of academics and industry practitioners to share cutting-edge research and solutions to address today's critical supply chain issues. It is co-sponsored by the Purchasing Management Assn. of Canada (PMAC), McMaster eBusiness Research Centre (MeRC) and Ontario Research Network for Electronic Commerce (ORNEC).

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS:
- Beth Enslow, Senior VP, Enterprise Research, Aberdeen Group, "New Technology Strategies for Supply Chain Management" - Jon Hansen, President & CEO, e-Procure Solutions Corporation,"Winning Strategies for Vendor Engagement" - Stephanie Perrin, Director, Research and Policy, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Accountability and Protection of Privacy in the implementation of RFID technology: Who is in Charge?"

PANEL DISCUSSIONS: Want to know HP's approach to RFID deployment, SAP's vision for supply chain management software, or Hamilton International Airport's role in inter-modal supply chains? Then check the three engaging panel discussions that feature experts from both industry and academia who will offer valuable insights about RFID Deployment, Supply Chain Management Software and Inter-modal Supply Chains. Make sure you do not miss the chance to engage these professionals and make use of their knowledge

OTHER TOPICS: Analyzing Supply Chain Risk; RFID Technology; Evaluating Supply Chain Management Software; E-Procurement: The Next Generation; Materials Supply Automation; Information Sharing in Supply Chain Integration;Green Supply Chains and Reverse Logistics

Information Sharing in Supply Chain Integration; Green Supply Chains and Reverse Logistics


REGISTRATION: Do not miss this exceptional opportunity. Register now!

HOTEL: We have a room block at a special conference rate at the Wyndham Bristol place. Deadline for reservations is September 12. Limited space. First come first served. See the event site for details.

PLEASE DIRECT ALL GENERAL ENQUIRIES TO: gmacdon@mcmaster.ca Tel: (905) 525-9140 x27027 Fax: (905) 528-0556

Best regards

Glenda MacDonald, MBA, Manager
McMaster eBusiness Research Ctr. (MeRC)
DeGroote School of Business
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
gmacdon@mcmaster.ca
Tel: 905-525-9140 ext. 27027
http://merc.mcmaster.ca

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