Greetings from the Chair of UPMG

UPMG Chairman Edward J. Sampson

The Next Generation Supply Chain

Everything is changing rapidly today. So much has happened since UPMG's record-breaking attendance at the Atlanta conference in October of 2007. The price of petroleum has increased dramatically and world events and the economic situation are impacting our profession in dramatic ways. The leap of change is the basis for the theme of this year's program in San Francisco. The program committee selected "The Next Generation Supply Chain" to represent the core around which the conference has been designed.

This year's program will feature 11 hours of educational programming and opportunities for peer-to-peer networking.  This will be the 77th annual conference and will be held at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel, September 14-16, 2008.  The theme Next Generation Supply Chain is built on the need for supply chain professionals to look into the future and take action today.   Featured sessions will include:

• Future Expectations for Chief Procurement Officers – a futuristic look at the professional development that will be required to meet the challenges of the near future
  
• The Future of Supply Chain Management – a study showing the changes brought about by global sourcing, management trends and the greening of the supply chain

Other topics will include Green Supply Chain practices and topics related to coal & nuclear power generation and transmission and distribution.

I look forward to the opportunity of meeting you in San Francisco!

Edward J. Sampson
UPMG Chairman

UPMG Golf Tournaments Raise $40,000 for Charity

Join us for the 77th Annual UPMG Charity Golf Tournament, September 14, 2008 at the Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco.  The 2007 tournament was held in memory of Craig McMahan, as past UPMG Officer.  The proceeds went to the American Heart Association.

Photo: First Place Team, UPMG 2007 Golf Tournament

77th ANNUAL UPMG CONFERENCE

		September 14-16, 2008 Marriott Hotel, San Francisco, California, USA Register now to assure your place at the 2008 conference of the Utility Purchasing Management Group.  Register early and take advantage of the lowest possible registration, networking table and golf fees.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau photo by Lewis Sommers		Hotel Information: San Francisco Marriott 55 Fourth Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: 800-266-9432 (ask for the special UPMG rates available as long as space lasts or until the rate expires on August 11, 2008)

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