International Conference on Information Systems, Logistics and Supply Chain (ILS)
May 27-30, 2008
Conference location:
The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI , U.S.A.
Key dates:
Acceptance notification: 20 March
Final papers due from authors: 10 April
Early registration fee before: 15 April
Conference Registration Fee:
Before April 15, 2008:
STANDARD FEE - $745.00
ACADEMIC FEE - $545.00
STUDENT FEE - $245.00 *Note: A copy of your student ID is required
After April 15, 2008:
STANDARD FEE - $795.00
ACADEMIC FEE - $595.00
STUDENT FEE - $295.00 *Note: A copy of your student ID is required
Social Gala Dinner: May 29, 2008
Registrant - $60.00 Guest - $60.00
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Overview and objectives
Globalization, worldwide reduction of trade barriers, and advances in the development of new information technologies are important factors that affect how supply chains must be designed, transformed, and managed. These factors have a profound impact on the development and the positioning of companies in international marketplaces where competition is intense. Customer requirements differ between regions in terms of quality, lead time and order fulfillment. Will your supply chain stay ahead of these changes? Or will it fall behind?
In this context, firms must be more flexible and proactive to anticipate and adapt to such changes. This quest for flexibility and being proactive affects the design and management of companies, their logistic systems, and their partnerships and strategic alliances. The question is not which company will win, but which supply chain will win.
The International Conference on Information Systems, Logistics and Supply Chain focuses on the specific issues of global supply chain and logistics management with an emphasis of developing and applying appropriate information systems and technologies. The conference provides academics, researchers, government and industry professionals with a forum to discuss, exchange and examine a range of topics related to supply network, logistics operations management, supply chain management and optimization and information systems. The objective is to identify emerging industrial issues and research opportunities in the area of supply chain management and information systems by working closely with industry.
The objective of ILS’08 is to unite international professionals from academia and industry and present emerging topics, challenges, and solutions to supply chain issues from different perspectives. During this 3-day conference, academics, researchers and business leaders will cover a broad range of topics related to supply chain management problems and solution methods, business intelligence tools, and logistics operations management, and information system design and implementation. The conference program will include:
- discussions on the applied experiences, problems, and solution approaches from business leaders
- presentations of the latest research advances and information system solutions
- opportunities to speak informally with other international business leaders
- workshops on specific topics of interest
Join us in sharing the most recent supply chain research and best practices between academia and industry in an international setting.
Who should attend?
Supply chain methods and tools have demonstrated impact on improving operational competitiveness and financial performance. While supply chain issues differ across industries and firms, common approaches exist to help supply chain management professionals improve their own supply chains. The conference is focused on the salient problems and solutions applicable to:
- discrete parts manufacturers
- process manufacturers
- service parts distribution networks
- health care providers
- biotechnology firms
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