CIMaR brings together international business scholars from around the globe, including the communities of: AIB, EIBA, ANZIBA, EMAC, AMA (Global Marketing SIG), Academy of Management (International Division), and others. 2005 Annual Meeting will take place at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

The CIBER Globalization Seminars are designed to help U.S. business faculty bring international context into the classroom and to expand teaching and research skills. Co-sponsored by CIBERs at: The University of Memphis, Michigan State University, The Ohio State University, University of Wisconsin, Georgia Tech University of Kansas, University of Florida, Texas A&M University.

Crain's focus on international business. Featuring: Richard E. Dauch Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, American Axle and Manufacturing Inc.

The study abroad tour will include five days in Cape Town and the Western Cape (major import/export shipping center), three days in Johannesburg and Gauteng (the financial, industrial, and mining center of South Africa), and four days in Gaborone, Botswana (the financial and political capital of Botswana, the fastest growing economy in Africa during the past decade). The program will provide an opportunity for participants to interact with business faculty at four leading South African institutions (University of Cape Town, University of Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, University of the Witwatersrand), financial and business leaders, labor leaders, and medium and small scale South African and Botswana entrepreneurs. In addition, there will be numerous site visits to a diversity of business enterprises from large shipping ports, mines, and modern factories to wine producers and microenterprises in urban townships. Special attention will be given to the post-apartheid commitment to Black Empowerment and to South Africa's growing economic involvement and influence throughout Africa.

The Academy of International Business (AIB) holds annual meetings each Summer (June-July) in various pre-determined locations around the world. Each conference produces a conference proceedings, where accepted papers are presented.

"A Shrinking World, or a Growing Global Economy?" presented by Lynn Myers, Retired, Manager of Pontiac Division, General Motors Corporation.

With cost cutting mandates, many businesses see outsourcing as the solution. Wondering how to establish a partnership that's mutually beneficial? Or how to establish long-term value, especially as business process outsourcing accelerates over the next decade? Find out the answers from Steve Schuckenbrock, who knows outsourcing inside out. Also, find out if key executives in Southeast Michigan think the area's workers can compete amid a growing trend to send work overseas. At this year's Forum, Detroit area leaders will discuss how their organizations are joining the outsourcing battle... or fighting it to the bitter end. This year's event will be held at the Michigan State University Management Education Center in Troy, MI, with the faculty workshop presented by S. Tamer Cavusgil and Tomas Hult.

"Dollars and Values" Presented by Mr. Doug DeVos, President, Alticor, Inc.

This Global Issues Forum will examine the current phase of reforms at the United Nations and potential impact in the areas of environment (i.e. global change), international trade and security that can be directly linked to the interests of Michigan citizens.

The forum provides an excellent opportunity to expose students and business executives to an international conversation among specialists and professionals which enrich their understanding of the global market. It also builds a stage where the best minds of the supply chain industry leaders meet and exchange their thoughts and ideas.