This is an interactive panel discussion on the issues globalization has created for inventory management professionals. The session features experienced professionals working inventory issues in large global organizations. You will have the opportunity to discuss challenges and approaches for processes, standardization, education, performance metrics, and information systems support for global inventory management. The session will help you make the case for upgraded practices and systems at your business by providing you with examples and insights. The questions you ask during this session will help determine the direction for an APICS research study in 2010.