CHINA IPOs CONFERENCE, China’s First Conference for International Procurement Organizations (IPOs)

April 1, 2005, Shanghai, China - For many foreign companies, the creation of International Procurement Organizations (IPOs) in China is not only a necessity; it's an imperative to stay competitive. Shanghai alone is already the home to over 200 global procurement/sourcing offices and, this year, it is estimated that they will purchase over US$50 billion worth of China-made products.

By exploring and sharing practical experiences, this timely one-day conference will help you to discover just how you can improve your performance and enable you to acquire the latest knowledge and the most effective value creation techniques to grow your International Procurement Organizations in China.

Confirmed speakers include:
- Jamie Bolton, Partner, Supply Chain North Asia, ACCENTURE
- Marco Marazzi, Foreign Lawyer, BAKER & MCKENZIE
- Elton Huang, Tax Services Senior, PWC
- Marc Hantscher, Head of International Purchasing, BOSCH & SIEMENS HOME APPLIANCES
- Roger Owens, Managing Director, DRENNAN
- Nis-Peter Iwersen, Vice President, DANFOSS IPO
- Patrick Leung, Principal, SBA CONSULTING
- Amit Kumar, Logistics Platform Manager, Asia-Pacific Sourcing, AB ELECTROLUX

If you are involved in global sourcing or procurement in China, then this is a conference you simply cannot afford to miss. Demand for conference places has been extremely high - book now to avoid disappointment.

Register before May 1st, 2005 and only pay RMB 990 per participant (CSCC members) or RMB 1,980 (non members). Call today Sabinna Wei +86 21 51021617 or 51021618 or email sabinna@supplychain.cn to receive a full information pack and registration form.

Credentialed members of the press are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Max Henry at max@supplychain.cn or call today +86 21 27762021.

About CSCC
The China Supply Chain Council (CSCC) is the largest association for Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Logistics Professionals in China. It is now a fast community reaching more than 8,000 professionals all across China. As a neutral and independent professional organization, CSCC mission is to stimulate the understanding, adoption and use of supply chain and logistics management by providing, among others, a directory, newsletters, seminars, workgroups, resources and other information. For more info, please visit: www.supplychain.cn