1. 2012 APICS International Conference & Expo Join us in Denver, Colorado, USA October 14–16, 2012

2. About the Educational Program The APICS 2012 theme is Elevate Supply Chain Performance. Educational sessions will help attendees be more successful by providing tools and best practices to create value through market alignment and integration. Be knowledgeable: demand-driven materials requirements planning inventory optimization global sales and operations planning true costs of ownership Be integrated: integrated supply chain management managing supply chain complexity Be strategic: supply chain risk management sustainable business processes and metrics global strategic priorities globalization opportunities and challenges sourcing priorities and criteria

3. Benefits of APICS 2012 Attendees will participate in educational sessions, plant tours, panels, and workshops that will help them improve their company’s performance through strategies that align the entire supply network find practical, actionable solutions to the issues faced each day in their workplaces enhance strategic knowledge and skills through thought leadership and best practices for supply chain and operations management.

4. Key Educational Goals Educational content focus on solutions to supply chain and operations management challenges in the years to come skills and knowledge to improve performance content for multiple learning styles and career levels relevant education for a range of specializations in supply chain and operations management.

5. Learn from Fortune 500 Presenters Gain insights into the practices and processes of high-profile companies with presentations from Bosch Caterpillar DuPont Fujitsu America Inc. IBM Stanley Black & Decker Volkswagen Group of America.

6. APICS 2012 Plant Tours This year in Denver, attendees will have the opportunity to attend plant tours designed to connect core concepts to application. Plant tour hosts include: AlloSource Avery Brewing Company Celestial Seasonings Coors Field Baseball Stadium Downslope Distilling Left Hand Brewing Company MillerCoors Golden Brewery Oskar Blues PTA Plastics Red Rocks Amphitheatre Seagate Stolle Machinery Swisslog Healthcare Solutions BCT Terumo/BCT Upslope Brewing Company US Mint - Denver Vestas

7. APICS Expo Conference attendees can visit the APICS Expo to experience the latest products and technologies in person identify solutions to immediate and long-range business needs with leading product and service providers develop valuable resources and partnerships. Exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities available at apics.org/expo

8. About Denver Denver, the "Mile-High City," boasts stunning views and is elevated more than one mile above sea level Urban sophistication is surrounded by the adventurous landscape of the Rocky Mountains Diverse neighborhoods offer vibrant entertainment, dining, and cultural exploration Green culture embodied by LEED-certified Colorado Convention Center

9. Get Started at apicsconference.org Plan your educational and event programs. Explore sessions and presenter information. Access deals on travel to Denver, Colorado, USA. Interact with attendees and presenters on the APICS Supply Chain Channel. Register online, beginning May 15, at apicsconference.org.

10. See you in Denver! October 14–16, 2012 Visit apicsconference.org