i2 and Kurt Salmon Associates to Host Speed-to-Market Summit for Retailers
i2 Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITWO), the supply chain results company, and global consulting firm Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA), will host an exclusive retail cycle time optimization thought leadership session January 13 in New York.
“As the retail industry continues to evolve, savvy retailers are gaining a competitive advantage by more effectively responding to changing consumer expectations through shorter product development cycle times,” said Chuck Kramer, senior vice president, Retail and Consumer Industries, i2. “This two-hour executive-level thought leadership summit will offer a unique opportunity to hear perspectives from senior consulting and technology providers, recognized industry leaders, and financial experts, all in one place.”
Presenters will discuss strategies for exceeding consumer expectations by achieving the right speed-to-market, as well as extracting the value from these initiatives to impact the bottom line. Speakers include:
• Dave Bassuk, vice president, KSA
• Chuck Kramer, senior vice president, Retail and Consumer Industries, i2
• Mickey North Rizza, research director, AMR Research
• Deborah Weinswig, managing director, Retailing/Broadlines, Food & Drug and Home Improvement, Citibank Investment Research
• Jennifer Pritchard, director of Cycle Time Reduction, JCPenney
“This interactive session will address challenges and solutions for retailers, from planning and merchandising through product development and sourcing,” said Dave Bassuk, vice president, KSA. “Attendees will learn how to prioritize efforts, align their organizations to achieve meaningful results, select the right tools, remove time from the development and sourcing processes, and achieve top- and bottom-line growth.”
For more information or to request an invitation, please e-mail Mark Mirsky at mark_mirsky@i2.com or Erik LaValle at egl@kurtsalmon.com. A more detailed agenda is available online at http://www.i2.com/registration/i2_KSA/.
About i2
Throughout its 20-year history of innovation and value delivery, i2 has dedicated itself to building successful customer partnerships. As a full-service supply chain company, i2 is uniquely positioned to help its clients achieve world-class business results through a combination of consulting, technology, and managed services. i2 solutions 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.
About KSA
Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA) is the premier global management consulting firm focused exclusively on the retail and consumer products industries. We work closely with our clients to create accelerated value through our tailored solutions for business growth, margin management, inventory efficiency, productivity improvement, and technology effectiveness. Learn more at www.kurtsalmon.com.
For more information please contact:
Kirsten Monberg
i2 Corporate Communications
Kirsten_monberg@i2.com
469-357-4966