International Symposium on Supply Chain Management
Hosted by the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC), the Symposium is a platform for sharing recent academic research on critical supply chain issues and discussing solutions adopted by industry leaders.
The two-day symposium brings together practitioners from public and private sectors and academic researchers in a lively exchange of information and experiences that highlight today's best practices and innovations in supply chain technology and management, pointing the way to improved competitiveness.
2010 Symposium
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 26-28, 2010
Targeted topics for 2010: Innovation, Sustainability, Performance Measurement. These are the focus topics, but papers on any leading supply chain topic will be considered.
New this year: Sunday afternoon start, an off-site plant tour for all delegates and panel discussions between academics and practitioners.
In addition to competitively-selected academic papers and practitioner presentations, the program includes keynote addresses by leaders in the field, stimulating panel sessions on popular topics and ample opportunity for informal discussion.
Goals of the Symposium
- Create opportunities for academics to learn about the practical application of knowledge in the field and scout out new areas of research relevant to industry;
- Allow companies to leverage well-researched solutions to supply chain challenges and enhance their competitive advantage; and
- Build partnerships where academics and practitioners can undertake joint research projects for mutual benefit.
Deadline for all submissions is June 15, 2010. Submissions should not exceed 500 words for academic papers and practitioner white papers, and 200 words for abstract presentations.
Visit the Symposium web site for more information.
Past Symposia
Symposium Contacts
PMAC
Amanda Cormier
Events Manager
Tel: 416-542-3860; E-mail: acormier@pmac.ca