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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Resource Management Professionals
to Gather at APICS International
Conference & Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee

Alexandria, VA (June 3, 2002) Resource management professionals will gather at the 2002 APICS International Conference and Exposition, October 27-30, in Nashville, Tennessee. This four-day event, Fusion: Knowledge and People, hosted by APICS—The Educational Society for Resource Management, delivers world-class general session speakers; networking opportunities with top industry executives; strategies and solutions to maximize company profits; and the exposition with leading suppliers of software systems, services, and information technology.

"Fusion is the first step to plugging in to the ultimate power source of education, networking, and solutions that empower business leaders to positively affect their enterprises," said William P. Luttman, APICS Conference Committee chair.

More than 100 educational sessions will address customer relationship management, collaboration, demand management, global business strategies, and supplier relationship management. In addition, general session speakers, Glen Barton, chairman and CEO, Caterpillar Inc.; coauthor of FISH, Steven Lundin, Ph.D.; Jim McCann, CEO, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM; and William Taylor, cofounder, Fast Company, will present their insights on global competition, employee empowerment and teamwork, e-commerce, and other business world changes.

Other conference highlights include

• Exposition solutions providers with materials management, e-commerce, logistics, supply chain management, manufacturing execution systems, MRP/ERP, B2B integration, and CRM tools to help companies succeed in today's e-world
• Executive Edge sessions, "Collaborative Commerce: Achieving Excellence in Supply Chain Partnerships," with top executives examining practical and feasible integration strategies to optimize visibility while managing the risks associated with shared information
• APICS University, educational sessions dedicated to the basics for entry-level practitioners mastering the fundamentals of resource management
• Manufacturing Showcase Theater with in-depth educational sessions on the exhibit floor presented by leading suppliers of products and services in the areas of logistics execution and intelligence, project management, outsourcing, supply chain, and manufacturing execution systems.

Keep up-to-date on the latest conference news by visiting the APICS Web site at www.apics.org. Go to the Conference & Expo page and click on "My Planner." Members of the press receive complimentary registration to the conference and exposition. Please call the APICS Marketing and Brand Management Division (800) 444-2742 or (703) 354-8851, ext. 2351, for information regarding press registration.