Those in the supply chain and logistics IT industry will find a lot happening at the up coming D/C Expo and Conference held this May 22-24, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois at the navy pier. Along with networking opportunities, the conference will include keynote speakers from the industry as well as workshops. Here is a little about this event sponsored jointly by the A2B Network and ISCEA:

ISCEA announced today that it has entered in to a strategic partnership with The A2B Network to promote the 2007 D/C Expo Trade Show and Conference. This Event will take place at the Navy Pier in Chicago, IL on May 22-24, 2007.

The 2007 D/C Event is a Tradeshow and Conference that brings Event attendees face-to-face with the movers and shakers in the Supply Chain and Logistics IT Industry. For 25 years, D/C Expo has been known as the best venue to conduct the business of IT and services for Supply Chain and Logistics. The new Executive Professional Development Conference makes this Event the ONLY exclusive end-to-end supply chain & logistics IT Event in the world!

"It is a truly a privilege for ISCEA to partner with D/C Expo on their 25th Anniversary. As an Educational and Research sponsor to the Conference, we will make ISCEA Global resources available to the D/C Event. ISCEA will hold multiple certification courses in Supply Chain and RFID at discounted rates at the Conference. These courses will get those attending ready for the certification exams, in addition to giving them knowledge that can be applied immediately. Both ISCEA CSCM (Certified Supply Chain Manager) and RFIDSCM (Certified RFID Supply Chain Manager) certifications are in demand and we plan to provide exam sessions at the Event. This will allow those interested to attend a course, take the exam, and leave the Event as a Certified Industry Expert." stated Dr. Charles A. Watts, Executive Director of Education at ISCEA.

[...] Ray Homan, VP for SAP for High Tech and John Hill, Principal at ESYNC will be the Keynote Speakers and [...] will present "Fulfilling the Promise of Distributed Manufacturing." Outsourcing is increasingly embraced by manufacturers seeking new ways to reduce costs, increase agility, and enhance market competitiveness. But relying on supply chain partners in far-flung locations presents problems with visibility, quality control, security and unexpected delays. This Keynote will address the challenges and opportunities of distributed manufacturing. "While outsourcing is a key strategy for companies wanting to reduce costs and increase competitiveness, it is important to look at how to effectively sense and respond to changes across the global supply chain, especially since data sharing and greater visibility across business units is still a challenge," said Ray Homan.

[...] Ken Ackerman, Founder of WERC and President of Ackerman Company, and Art Van Bodegraven, Partner in The Progress Group, LLC - both of whom developed, and now deliver, the first CSCMP seminar series - have now designed a new, executive-level workshop based on their groundbreaking new book, to be released May 15, 2007. T[...] Ken and Art's new book, Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management - An Essential Guide For 21st-Century Managers, is being published by Agile Business Media, LLC, publishers of DC Velocity, which features their monthly column "Basic Training." This book presents fresh takes on both the tactical and the strategic elements of contemporary supply chain management - and the issues that keep managers up at night.

[...] The fee for the 2007 Distribution/Computer Expo (D/C Expo) has been dropped and everyone can now attend the Expo for free if they pre-register. The Expo is at Chicago's Navy Pier on May 23rd and 24th, 2007. It is the ONLY exclusive Supply Chain & Logistics IT Event in the World.

"This is the 25th Anniversary D/C Expo in Chicago and we want everyone to celebrate with us." says Shubhra Wells, President of The A2B Network, the new company producing the show. "Recently, an insider commented that the D/C Expo 'has been a longtime, industry essential.' With new products being showcased, lots of opportunity for networking, and experts 'on tap,' the free admission puts it all within everyone's budget."

Sponsored by A2B Network