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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 25th March 2008

ADR CEO Bill Michels Named "Pro to Know" by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Bill Michels is named a "Pro to Know" by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine for fourth straight year

Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 19, 2008 - Bill Michels, chief executive officer at ADR North America LLC, has been named by Supply & Demand Chain Magazine as a "Pro to Know" as a consultant advising companies about purchasing strategies and managing supplier relationships.

Every year the trade magazine for purchasing executives honors industry leaders who have made substantial contributions to the supply chain field. This is Michels' fourth time earning the "Pro to Know" designation; Michels was recognized for his leading expertise in supply chain innovation and transformation.

Michels is a nationally known expert on strategic purchasing, cost and change management.  He has pioneered new methodologies and theories, practices and tools for the transformation of the supply chain, helping businesses increase profitability and value. Michels has consulted with global companies in regulated and non-regulated industries across a wide spectrum of business sectors.

ADR North America LLC is part of ADR International Purchasing Consultants, Ltd., a global consulting firm specializing in purchasing. Michels is also a partner in ADR International, which has served more than 200 clients over an 18-year history, through its offices in England, South Africa and Australia as well as its North American headquarters in Ann Arbor.

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About ADR
ADR International is one of the longest-standing global procurement consultancies, established in 1986. It applies its knowledge and expertise to help its clients improve every aspect of their procurement activity. Its main areas of expertise are procurement consultancy, training and development, sourcing and interim management services.
ADR International works with several global corporations to improve their procurement effectiveness. Clients include GE, the world's biggest non-oil company by market value, Genentech, Pfizer and Alcan. For more information please visit www.adr-international.com

About Robin Jackson
Robin Jackson, chief executive officer of ADR International, held senior management positions in procurement with the Ford Motor Company, Philips Electronics and Nissan. Since joining ADR International in 1988 he has amassed a wealth of hands-on purchasing experience with clients worldwide in the Europe, USA, South Africa, APAC and Australasia. He holds an honours degree in economics from Manchester University.

For more information
Please contact Jenn Cornell on
001 734 765 0174 or on jenn@jenncornell.com

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