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Events from 07/05/2008 through 07/05/2009.
Date	Location	Event/Description
07/10/2008- 07/12/2008	Hyderabad, India	ARC's Fifth India Forum on Winning Strategies and Best Practises for Process Industries (ASIA PACIFIC) ARC's Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Process Industries Forum is structured to bring together manufacturing companies, engineering procurement consultants, OEMs, suppliers of automation systems and enterprise solutions, and other stakeholders to discuss and deliberate on the appropriate competitive strategies and manufacturing models that will ensure their success. Speakers will present case studies to highlight how they have leveraged automation systems and enterprise solutions to emerge successful. Investments in these technologies are not a one time activity but a journey involving regular updates and legacy systems migrations. Users and suppliers will discuss these and other issues.

07/17/2008- 07/17/2008	Any, Any	P2P Best Practices One-Day Online Course The most important investment you can make in your Procure-to-Pay automation project isn’t the software. Procure-to-Pay Best Practices One-Day Online Course Thursday, July 17th This online course will explore the three most important ingredients in a successful Procure-to-Pay implementation: people, process, and preparation. Join project management expert, Daniel Brogan, for a one-day online class designed to help you assess your needs, support your team, and learn cross-Industry best practices that will ensure the success of your organization’s P2P automation project. Delivered online to your desktop – it’s easy, affordable, and provides streamlined content that will be invaluable to your P2P initiative. Reserve your place now. For more information and a registration form, please go to the following site: http://www.purchasingnet.com/P2PBP/P2PBP.html

07/21/2008- 07/22/2010	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Mastering Warehouse Operations & Distribution Management (ASIA PACIFIC) It is important for professional warehouse managers to continually ‘acquire’ knowledge of the emerging new technologies and operational techniques. In this 2-day training course, you will know how to ‘apply’ this new knowledge through a practical, hands-on approach in warehouse design, including storage, materials handling, IT system as well as the re-engineering of existing facilities. This training stands to differ from others as it is indeed based on hands-on exercises for each session, real-life case studies and proven methodologies delivered directly to you by an internationally recognized and expert in warehouse and operation management Call Now Ms. Lee Chew Wan at +603-2723-6748 or email LeeC@marcusevanskl.com to check out the event brochure and the available discount.

07/23/2008- 07/24/2008	Singapore, Singapore	Supply-Chain World Asia Pacific 2008 (ASIA PACIFIC) Supply-Chain World features speakers/case studies with practical, proven approaches to manage the supply chain to meet operational imperatives. Rod De Spong, Chief Financial Officer for Douglas Pharmaceuticals will share his experience on leading a supply chain transformation project at Douglas utilizing Supply Chain Council's SCOR framework. Douglas Pharmaceuticals employed Xelocity to help implement SCOR using its 17-week, Supply Chain Excellence (SCE) Methodology.

07/28/2008- 07/30/2008	Midrand, Jhb, South Africa	3rd Annual Container & Freight Logistics (AFRICA) Import and export is on the rise with South Africa's ever growing economy, with the ever increasing traffic on roads. Stakeholders within the freight industry are searching to find more permanent and effective solutions. It is with these concerns of trying to alleviate congestion, relieve overload on roads and get goods delivered as quickly as possible that IQPC brings you the following insightful topics: - Evaluating the relationship between logistics companies and their retail stores: What are their expectations? - Highlighting the overall benefits of an effective and efficient multi-modal chain: How can this assist all stakeholders? - Evaluating the future plans for Durban port's security measures: Alleviating the theft issues with a long term solution. - Getting rail transportation up and running: Long term congestion effects of linking the various modes of transport.

08/11/2008- 08/14/2008	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Strategic Procurement Summit Asia 2008 (ASIA PACIFIC) Business in Asia is becoming increasingly competitive and the procurement market is ever more complex. In addition, you want to ensure that your department is gaining recognition and reward for the value that it is delivering to the business. At this year's Summit we will be addressing these key issues and ensure your division makes the critical transformation from transactional to strategic.

08/14/2008- 08/14/2008	Baltimore, MD, USA	Transportation & Insurance (USA) The Transportation and Insurance seminar will be presented by Jack Bashkow, Shapiro's Director of Transportation, as well as feature a guest speaker from Avalon Risk Management, a premier provider of insurance and surety. Continuing with tradition, we will host this seminar the same day as the Annual Propeller Club Crab Feast. So plan on attending our seminar in the morning and enjoying the Crab Feast in the afternoon! Complimentary transportation to and from the Crab Feast will be arranged by Shapiro.

08/20/2008- 08/21/2008	Miami Beach, FL, USA	INTER-MAT 2008 (USA) The only International Material Handling & Logistics Expo catering to North, Central, South America and the World

08/20/2008- 08/21/2008	Las Vegas, NV, USA	SCOPE (USA) SCOPE - Supply Chain Operations Private Exposition - Empowering you with the tactics, strategies and relevant solutions to make your organization more responsive and profitable. SCOPE is an upscale, exclusive event for senior level executives involved in supply chain management and logistics. It's your one stop resource to discover cutting edge solutions from the industry's premier suppliers, expand your network of influential industry peers and educate on strategies and best practice with industry experts.

08/20/2008- 08/21/2008	Miami, FL, USA	MATTECH (USA) The International Material Handling, Manufacturing & Packaging Technology, Logistics and Supply Chain Expo The only tradeshow in the world offering the manufacturer a one-stop shopping marketplace...from raw materials - to - the manufacturing process - to - material handling - onto - the packaging process - to - material handling - to - warehousing - to - material handling - to - logistics providers - to - transport.....completing THE SUPPLY CHAIN for NORTH, CENTRAL, SOUTH AMERICA and the WORLD!

09/08/2008- 09/10/2008	Las Vegas, NV, USA	6th Annual RFID World (USA) RFID World - Global RFID Solutions and Beyond - The Industry's First RFID Event invites you to our biggest, broadest conference and exhibition yet! The first RFID event to bring you Walmart's Linda Dillman and Best Buy's Robert Willett will present a line up of the industry's most innovative thought leaders to discuss the issues facing today's RFID industry and offer insight into its future.

09/09/2008- 09/10/2008	London, United Kingdom	Procurecon Emerging Markets (EUROPE) ProcureCon Emerging Markets provides you with the tools, information and contacts you need to advance your global sourcing strategy, effectively develop your emerging market procurement operations and supplier relationships and take full advantage of global collaboration opportunities. With its core aim of delivering excellent networking and benchmarking opportunities, the latest case studies, Interactive Roundtables, Panel Discussions and Debates and a networking Cocktail Reception, this exciting and topical new European based conference provides participants with practical solutions to many of their daily challenges, as well as unparalleled opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with leading experts.

09/09/2008- 09/11/2008	Sao Paulo, Brazil	Transpoquip Latin America 2008 (LATIN AMERICA) Now is the time - R$ 58 billion in infrastructure investments announced in Brazil. TranspoQuip Latin America is THE event that brings together sellers and buyers of equipment and services for roads, rails, stations, ports, waterways and airports. This exhibition presents exhibitors with the unique opportunity to sell to alternative transportation industries in addition to addressing their conventional customers.

09/10/2008- 09/10/2008	Baltimore, MD, USA	Export Compliance (USA) Our Export Compliance seminar will be presented by Liz Gant, our Export Compliance Analyst. There are multiple government agencies responsible for administering and enforcing exports. Know who is involved and what your responsibilities are as a U.S. exporter and the importance of export controls. Export penalties are severe. What kind of export compliance program do you have in place?

09/11/2008- 09/12/2008	Westlake, OH, USA	The Importance of Point of Sale Data to the Supply Chain (USA) Point of Sale data is a critical knowledge point in the supply chain. Integrating it and harmonizing it so that it is in a usable format is the dilemma. Retailers and distributors share different information, at varying times of the month with a combination of data. Learn how to make sense of POS data to improve your supply chain efficiencies.

09/14/2008- 09/16/2008	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum (USA) The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum at the Phoenician, Az., will play host to 180 of the most senior logistics & supply chain executives in the country. This two day event at this 5 diamond resort has been launched to meet the demands of those executives familiar with our 3 day Forum on board The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship in the spring. Following the usual Richmond appointment system format, attendees can pre select their choice of meetings and conference sessions and will receive their day's itinerary a week before the Forum.

09/14/2008- 09/16/2008	Kansas City, MO, USA	2008 APICS Intrnational Conference & Expo (USA) APICS 2008 is the most relevant educational event for operations management professionals brought to you by the leading membership, education, and certification organization for the operations management field - APICS The Association for Operations Management.

09/15/2008- 09/18/2008	Philadelphia, PA, USA	LogiPharma 2008 (USA) Are you facing increasingly tougher choices about product development strategy, funding sources, supply chain & product management, transportation, security, packaging, demand planning strategy and cold chain management? To overcome these challenges, the industry requires a bold vision and leaders who have the willingness to embrace fundamentally new approaches to their supply chain functions. LogiPharma continues to provide the optimal forum for thought provoking presentations and insightful idea exchanges to promote a broader perspective of the major supply chain issues of the day.

09/15/2008- 09/19/2008	Macao, China	The Freight Summit (CHINA) The Freight Summit will be one of the world's largest freight conferences catering purely in providing the environment for forwarders from all over the world to network face to face. It is the first face to face type conference not exclusive to any freight alliances, and open to all freight forwarders with or without association to any network - expected total attendance of more than 600 forwarders from all over the world. With this event, you can meet all your network partners from multiple network circles - at one time and venue. For the forwarder that likes to mix business with pleasure, Macao is the right work place to play. We are proud to have pledged our support to Save the Children on this event to promote the awareness of their programs to help children secure a brighter future.

09/18/2008- 09/18/2008	Memphis, TN, USA	Keys to Automation Success (USA) Discover how to gain a larger return on your investment by identifying the right material handling/storage equipment, and facility layout. Discover how to select the right level of automation and order fulfillment technologies to suit the specific needs of your operation. Hear from a leader in automation technology on the latest innovations. TOUR a local DC operations facility and see this process in action. Filled with case studies and benchmarking information, you can’t miss this seminar.

09/22/2008- 09/25/2008	Philadelphia, PA, USA	6th Annual Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals (USA) IQPC’s 6th Annual Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals is the world’s largest global forum for Cold Chain specialists. This event will provide information about monitoring, controlling, and managing the temperature of biological and pharmaceutical products from manufacturing through the supply chain via warehouses, wholesalers, pharmacies, hospitals, and ultimately to patients.

09/22/2008- 09/25/2008	Atlanta, GA, USA	LogiChem 2008 (USA) The Premier Chemical Logistics And Supply Chain Conference LogiChem has become the meeting place for chemical supply chain and logistics executives to share lessons learned and test new ideas for improving end to end efficiency. As you continue the struggle to successfully transform your suppy chain into a highly visible and lean process, the annual LogiChem conference is a trusted resource you can depend on to arm you with the tools you need to achieve your goals.

09/29/2008- 10/01/2008	Johannesburg, South Africa	Supply Chain Performance Based Measures And Metrics (AFRICA) This conference will be an informative and highly engaging executive forum that will allow delegates the opportunity to hear about across the board logistics support cooperation; interoperability and compatibility between companies/industries; new managerial strategies; latest technological developments, new tracking systems/software and requirements. Demands being placed on your supply chains will continue to grow into the future. It is therefore imperative that you engage in active debate and information sharing which introduces you to the new strategies and technology, and also allows you to compare your supply chain performance against competitors and to understand the best practices that are driving significant improvements. Without these processes, you will not deploy your limited resources as effectively.

10/01/2008- 10/02/2008	Budapest, Hungary	Supply-Chain Council European Conference (EUROPE) Track topics are as follows: - Embracing Risk & Taking it to the Bottom Line: Identifying, measuring, managing and mitigating supply chain risk. - Performance Management in a Turbulent World: Understanding performance and benchmarking against the competition. - Rethinking Globalization - Is the Race Still On?: A look at macro-factors impacting the decision to globalize or making globalization more difficult.

10/05/2008- 10/08/2008	Denver, CO, USA	CSCMP 2008 (USA) CSCMP's Annual Conference is supply chain's premier event, with more educational and networking opportunities than you will find at any other conference. No other educational event that will give you incomparable value for your time and money like CSCMP 2008. You will learn real world solutions, tactics, and strategies that can improve your company's bottom line. Select from over 250 educational sessions on 26 cutting edge supply chain topics led by your profession's most influential thought leaders.

10/06/2008- 10/08/2008	Chicago, IL, USA	PARCEL Forum (USA) For the past 5 years, PARCEL Forum has stood alone as being the only event focused on serving the needs of the small-shipment community. From our cutting-edge conference to the creative way we build the forum, PARCEL Forum is the parcel industry’s annual meeting place.

10/07/2008- 10/10/2008	Dubai, United Arab Emirates	Supply Chain Risk Management (MIDDLE EAST) Only this event will help you solve these problems by showing you how to: - Identify the major sources of risk in the typical MENA supply chain -Discover how to avoid delays in customs when importing and exporting goods - Develop the skills necessary for accurately diagnosing risk in your own supply chain - Analyse industry-specific case studies and apply them immediately to your own business - Reduce pricing risk with export assessments of changing commodity and service markets

10/13/2008- 10/16/2008	Long Boat Key, FL, USA	Health & Personal Care Logistics Fall Conference (USA) The Health and Personal Care Logistics Conference (H&PCLC) has existed for over 80 years as a source of logistics education for the health and personal care industries. Serving as a vehicle for executives in both industries to interact with each other and logistics experts on the latest improvements in the state of logistics, the H&PCLC holds two conferences and one training workshop every year. The Fall Conference is centered around strategic logistics themes that are particularly germane and timely to the health and personal care industries.

10/13/2008- 10/16/2008	Singapore, Singapore	SCMLogistics World 2008 (ASIA PACIFIC) SCMLogistics World 2008 is back for its 4th year, having made its name as a truly manufacturer-led supply chain & logistics knowledge and networking event for the Asia Pacific region. For 2008, we collaborate with one of the world's foremost leaders in supply chain management, Professor Hau Lee, Director of the Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum of the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

10/14/2008- 10/14/2008	Atlanta, GA, USA	Import Compliance and 10+2 (USA) Our Import Compliance seminar will be presented and hosted by Jane Taeger, our Director of Compliance. 10+2 will affect every importer and represents a vast change in how and when information is provided to U.S. Customs for each shipment. You won't want to miss our presentation on what 10+2 means to you. We will also review your responsibilities as an importer under Reasonable Care and discuss Priority Trade Issues.

10/15/2008- 10/17/2008	Miami, FL, USA	Supply-Chain Council Global Executive Retreat (USA) Supply-Chain Council Global Executive Retreat features high-profile speakers shedding light on the challenge of getting global supply-chain operations right: Understanding the impact of changing government regulations on corporate supply chains; Managing risk in global supply chain strategy and execution; Building sustainability into global supply chains; Attacking the increasing supply chain skills shortage. Keynote speaker: Larry Bossidy, former CEO of Honeywell and author of two landmark books on business leadership: Confronting Reality: Doing What Matters to Get Things Right and Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done.

10/21/2008- 10/22/2008	London, UK	Pharma Secure Chain (EUROPE) Excel your security against counterfeit medicines and protect the revenue and reputation of your supply chain. Pharma Secure Chain 2008 - Ensure patient safety, product security and brand productivity with effective anti-counterfeiting strategies. PSC is the annual event that has been working with industry and international regulatory bodies for years to disseminate important information to the industry and to bring the right people together to discuss realistic measures to deter counterfeiting of medicines and secure the supply chain.

10/23/2008- 10/25/2008	Goregaon, Mumbai, India	Port & Ship International India 2008 - PSI (ASIA PACIFIC) India has committed to spend (U .S.) $100 billion over the next ten years on infrastructure projects, with (U.S.) $10 billion to be spent just on the shipbuilding and port sectors within the next five years. Port & Ship International India 2008 (PSI) is an international exhibition and conference on shipping and shipbuilding, ship technology, maintenance and repair, ocean engineering, marine offshore technology, port and terminal technology and equipment, and infrastructure expansion and modernization. PSI is the most comprehensive exhibition on India's maritime industry, anticipating over 5,000 buyers from India, plus international attendees from over 20 countries interested in the opportunities in the Asia Pacific area.

10/24/2008- 10/25/2008	Ajax, Canada	Supply Chain... The Core of Innovation (CANADA) To survive in today's competitive global market, the key to growing and sustaining your organization is to continuously innovate. Creating new products isn't the only way to innovate. In fact, more can be gained by innovating and improving the existing supply chain practices. Gain valuable insight from innovation strategists, academics and seasoned supply chain professionals and take away ideas to exploit new technologies and best practices in supply chain.

10/27/2008- 10/30/2008	Moscow, Russia	Storage Transportation Logistics - 15th International Specialized Exhibition (EUROPE) The economy of Russia has seen steady growth for several years in a row in the European market. It faces the booming demand for special goods. Commercial and residential real estate is also growing rapidly. All that makes it necessary to build modern and highly developed storage complexes, to raise full service logistics companies. These enterprises have to work fast and precisely to let customers build their business well and with no delay.

11/06/2008- 11/06/2008	Fort Lee, NJ, USA	Import Compliance and 10+2 (USA) Our Import Compliance seminar will be presented and hosted by Jane Taeger, our Director of Compliance. 10+2 will affect every importer and represents a vast change in how and when information is provided to U.S. Customs for each shipment. You won't want to miss our presentation on what 10+2 means to you. We will also review your responsibilities as an importer under Reasonable Care and discuss Priority Trade Issues.

11/15/2008- 11/18/2008	Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA	TransComp 2008 (USA) The TransComp 2008 Exhibition will be held in conjunction with The National Industrial Transportation League's 101st Annual Meeting, which attracts the nation's transportation decision makers. The League is the only national association representing shippers of all types of commodities, moved by all modes of transportation in interstate, intrastate, and international commerce. TransComp is the transportation industry's leading trade exposition, where companies showcase the latest innovations in information technology applications and management tools for transportation and distribution operations. Celebrating over twenty years, the TransComp Exhibition has become one of the transportation industry's most respected expositions.

11/16/2008- 11/18/2008	Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA	TransComp Exhibition/Intermodal Expo 2008 (USA) The National Industrial Transportation League's TransComp Exhibition will once again be co-located with IANA's Intermodal Expo. TransComp is the freight transportation industry's premier trade exposition where companies showcase the latest innovations in information technology applications and management tools for freight transportation and distribution operations. It is the premier, multimodal freight transportation exhibition. Companies from around the world showcase the latest intermodal equipment, services and technological innovations for the industry.

11/18/2008- 11/19/2008	Long Beach, CA, USA	Maritime Security Expo USA (USA) America's largest and most successful international exhibition and conference on protecting ports, harbors, bridges, cargo, containers, oil rigs, railroads, trucks, power plants and cargo & passenger ships. Over 3500 attendees, 200 exhibiting companies and 46 countries represented. The conference will include a high-level, two-day conference with keynotes and presentations by leading government, transportation, industry officials.

11/23/2008- 11/25/2008	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	International Freight Week (MIDDLE EAST) About International Freight Week - The United Arab Emirates, in a bid to secure long-term sustainable economic growth, is diversifying its focus on four key areas: Oil & Gas, Tourism, Finance & Banking and Trade & Logistics. Middle East economies could save up to US $74 billion by changing the way global logistics are managed. The middle East is ideally placed as a key logistics hub. Investment projects are underway to deliver efficient transport and logistics infrastructures. Recent reports suggest that the Middle East will experience significant development throughout the transport and logistics industry in the immediate term. International Freight Week is the regions's only event covering the entire transport and logistics industry.

12/02/2008- 12/05/2008	Arlington, VA, USA	Defense Logistics 2008 (USA) Defense Logistics 2008 The Annual North American Cross Service Logistics Conference - attend the most anticipated DoD logistics event of the year. You'll gain a better understanding of how you can leverage commercial industry expertise to continue to meet your customers' changing needs. And find out what strategies you can employ today to increase support levels. You'll examine how to leverage the aggressive implementation of Lean Six Sigma principles and underline both successes and challenges along the way. And finally you'll expand the limits of your understanding of what is possible by focusing on future developments that will have an impact on our logisticians and Warfighters.

01/28/2009- 01/29/2009	Brussels, Belgium	Cool Chain Europe 2009 (EUROPE) Program topics: - International Cold Chains - gaining Regulatory Feedback from UK, US, Europe, China, South America and India - Target China - A Seminar on how to Handle Customs Challenges, Evolving Regulatory Expectations, Ide