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Greetings from the Chair of UPMG

Edward J. Sampson  
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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NEXT GENERATION SUPPLY CHAIN

The 77th Annual
UPMG Conference

Sept 14 - 16, 2008
Marriott Hotel, San Francisco, California, USA



2008 CONFERENCE HOTEL

San Francisco Marriott

Hotel Reservations
A block of rooms have been reserved for UPMG conference attendees. To make your room reservation call 800-266-9432. Be sure to ask for the special UPMG discounted rate. Space is limited.

You may also book your reservation online.


Annual Conference
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Look into the Future, Take Action Today
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UPMG Networking Sponsors

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