The Chemical Purchasing Summit September 16, 2008

With crude oil prices hitting $100/bbl, the US economy poised for a major economic slowdown and increasing price volatility in raw materials, the purchasing function is becoming more and more critical in 2008.

Major capacity expansions in the Middle East and China in 2008 for petrochemicals and plastics could take down prices worldwide. Yet there are shortages emerging in a number of other chemicals and materials.
What do purchasing managers need to know about the global economy, feedstocks and key chemical chains? Find out at the Chemical Purchasing Summit brought to you by ICIS and Purchasing magazine.
Key topics include:
· Global economic outlook - Is a slowdown in the making, or will emerging economies decouple from the US?
· Crude oil and natural gas forecast
· US chemical industry outlook
· Trade trends, economic projections and key market movements
· The petrochemical cycle and outlook
· The credit crunch and impact on consolidation
· Purchasing issues in organic and inorganic chemicals
· Supply chain security and logistics

Conference fees: US$795/delegate

Official Website: http://www.icis.com/chemicalpurchasing