The 20th Annual North American Research/Teaching Symposium on Purchasing and Supply Chain Management will be held March 11-12, 2010 at the Embassy Suites, Tempe, Arizona. This event provides a unique forum for academicians and practitioners to share completed research, discuss future research programs and discuss instructional issues. It serves to motivate involvement in rigorous and relevant research as well as supporting creation of collaborative research agendas and publications. The prime objectives for participation include encouraging increased interdisciplinary research in purchasing and supply management. The program is addressed by senior business leaders, provocative panel discussions, presentations of competitively selected original research papers, sessions on instructional techniques and material, and scheduled time for informal discussion and collaboration.