Co-sponsored by IBM and Automotive News, executives from Cummins Inc., Emerson, ON Semiconductor, The Boston Consulting Group, IBM and i2 will present
DETROIT --
October 19, 2006With increasing pressure to reduce costs throughout the manufacturing process, companies require a proven supply chain strategy to achieve success. To help companies implement this strategy, i2 Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITWO) IBM and Automotive News are co-sponsoring the upcoming i2 Automotive and Industrial Day on Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Mich. The event will feature real-world examples of how automotive and industrial suppliers have tackled the industry’s toughest supply chain challenges.
The i2 Automotive and Industrial Day will feature presentations from i2 executives, customers and partners.
* The event kicks off with a presentation from i2 Senior Vice President and General Manager Kelly Thomas discussing i2’s strategy for taking automotive and industrial companies into the new generation of supply chain management.
* ON Semiconductor Director of Planning Ravi Vancheeswaran will provide a case study presentation of how the company uses i2 solutions to mitigate risk in the supply chain.
* IBM Director of Global Business Services John Rassieur will discuss supply chain best practices.
* The Boston Consulting Group Senior Vice President George Stalk will discuss how companies can survive the “China riptide,” also known as low-cost country sourcing.
* Emerson Director of eSourcing James Geesey will discuss how his company uses i2 solutions to create value through strategic sourcing.
* Cummins Inc. Forecast Program Director Anita Palmer will discuss how the company uses i2 Demand Manager for improved productivity across the supply chain.
For complimentary registration and to access a complete agenda please visit http://www.i2.com/registration/AutoDay/agenda.cfm
About i2
i2 helps business leaders make better supply chain decisions. i2's flexible new generation solutions are designed to synchronize demand and supply across ever-changing global business networks. i2's innovative supply chain management tools and services are pervasive in a wide cross-section of industries; 20 of the AMR Research Top 25 Global Supply Chains belong to i2 customers. Learn more at www.i2.com.
For further information, please contact:
Beth Elkin
i2 Corporate Communications
469-357-4225
Beth_elkin@i2.com
