WHEN: October 6-8, 2004
WHERE: Sofitel Paris Forum, France

The Intertek/BSR European supply chain practices conference is an important forum for European Business leaders to convene to address the issues surrounding responsible management of global supply chains. The conference will emphasize the importance of supply chain practices as it pertains to the broader discussion of Corporate Social Responsibility. The conference is designed for practioners seeking to understand and implement responsible supply chain programmes, including strategy and development, policy and practice, and social auditing. This event will feature executives, managers and practioners from leading European companies. Other constituencies will also be represented to share their respective experiences as they endeavor to responsibly manage the global supply chain. Sessions will focus on implementation and participants will learn how leadership companies throughout Europe are addressing responsible supply chain challenges through panel discussions, benchmark case studies, workshops, roundtable conversations and facilitated dialogues. Attendees will be able to take practical solutions back to their business from key learning experiences and practical tools gained throughout the duration of the conference.

For more information or to register early, please contact Intertek CSR Group at +33 2 32 63 79 16 intertek-conference@intertek.com

Conference Partner

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), with offices in Europe, the United States and Asia, is a global organization that helps member companies achieve commercial success in ways that respect for ethical values, people, communities and the environment. BSR provides information, tools, training and advisory services to make corporate social responsibility an integral part of business operations and strategies. A nonprofit organization, BSR promotes cross sector collaboration and contributes to global efforts to advance the field of corporate social responsibility. BSR conferences offer a unique opportunity for business leaders to learn about innovative CSR practices, exchange experiences with peers around the world and discuss emerging issues and trends. The BSR Annual Conference has become the largest forum for CSR practioners, annually bringing together 1,000 business leaders from more than 30 countries and their colleagues in the independent and public secotrs. For more information: www.bsr.org

Intertek

Intertek

Intertek is the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value to customers’ products, processes and assets. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies’ success in a global marketplace. Intertek helps its customers to meet end users’ expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide. visit www.intertek.com.

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