With 18 speakers hailing from nine countries, the 2004 World Trade Week Conference will provide attendees substantial insights on how to succeed in international markets using global partnerships. Meet and greet with the area's finest business executives, entrepreneurs, and internationally focused professionals.

In Nepal, most women are involved in reproductive work as mothers, housewives, and voluntary service providers. Although this work is very important, it is undervalued in society because it is not directly linked to monetary returns. In order to have their work valued and to be independent, it is necessary for women to be involved in economic activities.

The Broad Graduate School of Management at MSU is dedicated to continually advancing practical knowledge in the field of global supply chain management. Professor Closs is one of the key members of this effort; he will focus today on products suitable for China sourcing and the application on comprehensive techniques.