(ISM: Tempe, AZ) -- Essentials for a strong supply-management career are in store at the 96th Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit, presented by Institute for Supply Management (ISM). ISM’s conference will take place May 15–18, 2011, in Orlando, Florida, at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center.

Look for these learning tracks: best practices in supply management, developing and leading effective supply-management organizations, headwinds, logistics, manufacturing, risk management, services procurement, supplier development and relationship management, and talent management. Early registrants have priority when choosing from popular mega sessions, which cover finance, project management, contracting, business practices, and negotiations.

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