Fall Conference for Hospitality Supply Chain Management October 9-11, 2007 Atlanta, Georgia

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1 Hospitality Supply Management, an ISM Forum, presents the Fall Conference for Hospitality Supply Chain Management October 9-11, 2007 Atlanta, Georgia 1998, Kevin C. Rose All sessions focus on supply management in the hospitality industry. Powerful take-away tools Lively networking opportunities Economic and commodity outlook as we approach 2008 Hot trends Best practices in contract management Food equipment and supplies what s next? Food safety Achieving excellence in project management Negotiations: Mars versus Venus Behind-the-scenes tour of an Angus beef ranch 800/ or 480/ , extension 401

2 Hospitality Supply Management, an ISM Forum, presents the Fall Conference October 9-11, 2007 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Hilton ISM s own food network delivers a smorgasbord of educational sessions. Everything from supplier development to contract management to the latest on equipment and supplies. This program offers face-to-face time with your colleagues and leaders in the industry. Take this opportunity to find out what s new and what s on the horizon. This is a chance to ensure you have a fresh, safe, efficient supply chain that delivers quality at the right price. AGENDA Tuesday, October 9, :00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration 12:00-4:00 p.m. C.P.M. and CFPM Testing 6:00-8:00 p.m. Opening Reception Wednesday, October 10, :00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration 7:00-8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast 8:00-8:30 a.m. Welcome to the Conference Karen Settlemyer, Senior Vice President, Procurement California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. Chair, ISM Hospitality Supply Management Forum 8:30-10:00 a.m. WA General Session Today s Hot Trends in Supply Management Bonnie Keith, President The Forefront Group, LLC Developing sourcing strategies, analyzing industry trends, evaluating supplier performance, coordinating RFXs, assuring supply and quality, developing suppliers and achieving cost reduction goals. There s only so much time in the day to get it all done, so how do you stay on top of what s going on in the functional world? Join supply management thought leader Bonnie Keith and find out what you should know about today s hot trends in the field. 1996, Kevin C. Rose

3 10:00-10:30 a.m. Networking Break 10:30-11:30 a.m. WB General Session Pursuing Contracting Excellence Mastering Electronic Contracting Ashif Mawji, President & CEO Upside Software Inc. Discover the makeup of a best-in-class organization that achieved contract management excellence (and resides in the top 10 percent of its industry). Look for best practices, lessons learned, leveraging e-signatures and other electronic means to complete the contract and commitment life cycle. Additional focus is on ROI possibilities. The session digs into the details of actual case studies so you have a better understanding of contract excellence. Take-aways include a comprehensive ROI analysis guide with real-world information on how organizations leverage contract and commitment life-cycle management software. The benefits of good software include a 30 percent reduction in contract life cycle and in some cases the reduction is as high as 90 percent. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Showcase Lunch 1:15-2:15 p.m. WC General Session Hot Topic Roundtables Don t miss this chance for impromptu discussion on a variety of topics, including sustainability, security, risk and the challenges faced in guaranteeing a world-class supply chain. 2:15-2:30 p.m. Networking Break 2:30-3:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions I WD Concurrent Session What s Happening With Equipment and Supplies? Brian Ward, Chief Editor Foodservice Equipment Reports 1997, Kevin C. Rose Booming Asian markets are pushing stainless, copper and resin prices through the roof. Meanwhile, in the United States, the days of cheap energy and cheap water are gone. Discover how materials costs, utility pricing and other forces are driving major changes in equipment and supplies development and find out how the market works.

4 1995, Kevin C. Rose WE Concurrent Session Food Safety and the Supply Chain Judi A. Lazaro, Director, Customer Relations AIB International This presentation offers an insightful look at food safety and its effect on your supply chain. From the gate to the plate, the discussion focuses on how you can effectively and efficiently manage this aspect of your supply chain. 3:30-3:40 p.m. Networking Break 3:40-4:40 p.m. Concurrent Sessions II WF Concurrent Session The 10 Uglies and 7 Excellents of Project Management Steve Miller, Miller Management Systems Many project management experts conclude that there are certain areas that consistently cause projects to experience difficulties and other areas that make projects successful. The difficulties are termed project uglies and the successes are termed the excellents. The discussion includes 10 project uglies, including symptoms and resolutions. Using real-world examples, we ll explore the seven driving forces that contribute to project excellence. WG Concurrent Session Successful Negotiating: Mars Versus Venus Style Lorrie K. Mitchell, C.P.M., A.P.P., Partner Mitchell Enterprises Supply management professionals possessing strong negotiating skills have a major advantage in today s marketplace. Not surprisingly, men (Mars) and women (Venus) approach negotiations differently. This session presents real-life examples of Mars versus Venus negotiations, illuminating the most common mistakes that men and women make. Learn to distinguish gender differences in negotiating styles, which will help you perform better at the negotiating table. 6:15 p.m. Networking Reception and Dinner at the World of Coke Join us for a reception and dinner at the NEW World of Coke. Located beside the Georgia Aquarium at Pemberton Place in downtown Atlanta, the World of Coke includes the world s largest collection of Coke memorabilia as well as a tasting experience with over 70 different products to sample. Visit the Pop Gallery featuring an exhibit from Andy Warhol.

5 1995, Kevin C. Rose Thursday, October 11, :30-7:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast 7:45 a.m. Transportation to Three Trees Ranch (Certified Angus Beef ranch) 8:45-9:45 a.m. Tour: Three Trees Ranch Don t miss this unique opportunity to tour a working Angus beef ranch. The visit includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility. Get an inside look as veterinarians perform sonograms on live animals to reveal the characteristics sought by breeders. You ll also visit the auction barn and learn why buyers are willing to pay in excess of six figures for a single animal. Knowledge gained here will help you make better sourcing decisions about your beef spend. Even if beef is not included in your supply chain, you ll still want to participate in this backstage pass to a working ranch. 9:45 10:15 a.m. Networking Break at Three Trees Ranch 10:15 11:45 a.m. TB General Session at Three Trees Ranch Economic Update: Ethanol and Its Impact Upon Commodity Market Prices William Lapp, President Advanced Economic Solutions We are pleased to continue our relationship with William Lapp as he takes us through the ups and downs of the marketplace. Where will the economy take us in the next 12 months? This session focuses on ethanol and how it will influence the coming year. 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Networking Lunch at Three Trees Ranch 1:00 p.m. Buses Depart Three Trees Ranch for the Hotel

6 Registration Program Name Member Fee Nonmember Fee Spouse/Guest Social Package Hospitality Supply Management $349 (USD)* $449 (USD)* $150 (USD) Fall Conference (Does not include Conference Sessions) October 9-11, 2007 Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland St., NE Atlanta, GA *Register by September 9, 2007 and receive $25 off the registration fee. Four Easy Ways to Register I n t e r n e t : Register online at Select Education Seminars, Conferences. Fax: Transmit completed form with credit card information to 480/ Mail: Complete the form below and mail with check or credit card information to ISM HSM Conference, P.O. Box 22160, Tempe, AZ , USA. Phone: Call Customer Service at 800/ or 480/ , extension 401. Please have your credit card number ready. ISM Member Nonmember ISM ID # (if known) Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss First Name MI Last Name Title Organization Name Nickname for Badge Spouse/Guest Package MAILING ADDRESS: HOME BUSINESS Guest Name City State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Country Address ( ) ( ) Daytime Phone Number** Fax Number** **For phone numbers outside the U.S. and Canada, please include country and city codes. Will you be attending the opening night reception (Tuesday)? yes no Will you be attending the reception and dinner on Wednesday night? yes no n Check this box if you would like to register for the C.P.M. or CFPM Exams. ISM Customer Service will call you to confirm registration. (Online registration not available for these exams during this event only.) You may register for up to two C.P.M. Exam modules. Exam fees are not included in the program registration fee. $120 per C.P.M. module Members/$180 per C.P.M. module Nonmembers. Please indicate which module(s) you will be taking. You must be a C.P.M. to take the CFPM Exam. C.P.M. n Module 1 n Module 2 n Module 3 n Module 4 n CFPM METHOD OF PAYMENT: (U.S. Funds Only) Personal Organization check is enclosed for $ Organization Name _ Credit/Procurement Card Charge VISA MasterCard a.m.erican Express Diners Club Charge Card # Please indicate which concurrent sessions you will be attending: Concurrent Session I: WD WE Concurrent Session I: WF WG Expiration Date Amount to Be Charged $ Cardholder Signature Please check here if you have any special needs that we can address to make your partici pation more enjoyable and informative (this includes any dietary or physical requirements). Please provide details: Please check here if you do not wish to share contact information with other attendees or sponsors.

7 Registration: Registration and Information Fees $349 ISM Members/$449 Nonmembers Fees include all meeting expenses, planned meals and social functions. Hotel Accommodations: Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland St., NE, Atlanta, GA For reservations, use the housing form (can also be found online at The hotel phone number is 404/ but reservations can only be accepted through the Housing Bureau. $155 single/double. The ISM rate is offered until August 31, 2007; rooms sell out quickly, so please be sure to reserve your room early. Under Allied Organization, select ISMHSM; the discount code is ISMHSM2007. Look for the Housing Bureau link on ISM s Web site or visit Ground Transportation Please arrange your own ground transportation to and from the airport. Spouse/Guest Social Package: Additional fee of $150 for spouse/guest for the social functions only. Discounts: Membership Discount Members of ISM receive a $100 discount on this program registration fee. If you re not already a member of ISM, visit our Web site at www. ism.ws and become a member online. Team Discount $25 discount (per person) for organizations registering three or more people for this program. All registrations must be placed at the same time. Team discount only available via fax, phone or USPS. Early Registration Discount Register by Sunday, September 9, 2007, and receive $25 off the registration fee. U.S. Tax Deductions The U.S. Internal Revenue Service may permit an income tax deduction to U.S. residents for expenses (including registration fees, travel costs, meals and lodging) incurred in pursuit of continuing professional education. Consult your tax adviser for details. ISM Cancellation and Refund Policy If you register for this program and you are unable to attend, please notify ISM Customer Service. Notification of your cancellation must be in writing. No refunds are given once the program has begun. Registrants who fail to attend are not entitled to a refund. ISM must be contacted within 30 days of the program completion in order for a refund to be considered. ISM reserves the right to substitute speakers. If the program is not held for any reason, ISM s liability is limited to the program fee. Money-Back Guarantee Satisfaction with all programs is guaranteed. If you are not satisfied with this program, we will refund your registration fee. (All ISM Cancellation and Refund Policy guidelines must be followed.) Photo Release From time to time, we use photographs of participants in our promotional material. By virtue of your attendance, you agree to the use of your likeness in such material. 1997, Kevin C. Rose

8 P.O. Box Tempe, AZ USA Non-Profit U.S. POSTAGE PAID San Antonio TX Permit No Hospitality Supply Management, an ISM Forum, presents the Fall Conference October 9-11, 2007 Atlanta, GA ISM is a member of the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM). Powerful take-away tools Lively networking opportunities Economic and commodity outlook as we approach 2008 Hot trends Best practices in contract management Food equipment and supplies what s next? Food safety Achieving excellence in project management Negotiations: Mars versus Venus Behind-the-scenes tour of an Angus beef ranch DS 800/ or 480/ , extension f 7/07 6M