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Supplier Transformation Annual Forum

October 24, 2007
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems
El Segundo, CA
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Raytheon and CSA will jointly host a multiple prime and agency Supplier Forum. We would value any input on topics you would like included (email).

Dr. Wanda Austin to give keynote address (press release, pdf).

Registration is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent legal residents.

SOLD OUT! You may still register to be put on a waiting list.

Please reserve your attendance in advance (attendance is limited to 100): Reservations

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Press release (pdf) October 1, 2007.

U.S. Dept. of Labor, California Innovation Corridor, Supplier Transformation Annual Forum (hosted by Raytheon) takes place on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

An all-day forum focusing on the modern challenges affecting supplier-manufacturing relationships and innovative solutions for enhancing worker performance through new ideas and methods. The event offers cutting-edge information and ideas to help a company compete better in the new global economy. Notable companies attending are Lockhead Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, NASA, and the U.S. Dept. of Labor. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Wanda Austin, who becomes President effective January 2008, for The Aerospace Corporation. The forum will have panel discussions on "Industry Requirements for Success," "Industry Realities for Collaboration," "Industry Success in Transformations: Prime/supplier Teams," and "Industry Success via Leveraged Resources: Innovative Opportunities." There is even a small matchmaking session for attending companies.

The event is free and limited to the first 100 registrants. If you need additional information, please, contact California Space Authority, Mgr., Christine Purcell at 310-283-7323, who is helping to coordinate this event.