APICS Presents Solutions TO Industry's Hottest Issues At The 2008 APICS International Conference & Expo

APICS The Association for Operations Management announced recently that registration is now open for the 2008 APICS International Conference & Expo. This year's conference, which will be held September 14-16 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Missouri, offers professionals the latest solutions to some of the industry's hottest issues, including new topic areas on Global and Green Supply Chain Management.

Confirmed keynote speakers include John Replogle, CEO of Burt's Bees and Blake Mycoskie, CEO of Tom's Shoes. The APICS International Conference & Expo will use Burt's Bees' and Tom's Shoes' experience as a springboard to highlight Burt's Bees model of earth friendly, sustainable and cost effective operations management and Tom's Shoes model of global business with an altruistic core. Replogle, Mycoskie and a host of other speakers and presenters, will share their experiences, opportunities and rewards of utilizing green manufacturing and sustainability to increase productivity and enhance their bottom lines.

"The educational program for the 2008 conference was developed in direct response to our members' needs," said Abe Eshkenazi, chief executive officer of the 43,000 member, Chicago-based organization. "The topic areas and learning tracks are directly relevant to the challenges and issues they face every day."

The conference is expected to attract more than 3,000 participants, many from the upper echelon of the supply chain and operations management profession, and will focus on providing real-life solutions to operations management issues most important to attendees. This year's conference also offers eight specific "Learning Paths," integrated programs of educational workshops, case studies, and plant tours designed to advance professionals understanding of core operations management topics. In addition to topic areas centered on the Global Supply Chain and Sustainable/Green Practices, sessions will focus on Principles of Operations Management, Enterprise Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Management and Forecasting, Inventory/Distribution/AutoID/ Warehousing and Professional Advancement.

Utilizing the knowledge of a vast network of APICS members and independent experts has contributed to the dynamic educational and networking opportunities provided at the APICS 2008 conference.

To learn more about the 2008 APICS International Conference & Expo or to register online, please visit www.apicsconference.org.

About APICS The Association for Operations Management
APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals. For additional information visit www.apics.org.

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