ADVISORY/ Forrester Research Event Media Alert
--What: Forrester Research Automotive Summit "Build-To-Order: An Industry Road Map" Forrester Research analysts and industry experts will converge for a one-day Summit in Santa Monica, Calif. to discuss the future of the automotive industry. This Summit will provide a complete understanding of the challenges of matching inventory supply with consumer demand and improving production efficiency by building systems that are more responsive to customer needs. Learn how: -- Manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers will manage the industry's evolution toward a build-to-order (BTO) future. -- Auto manufacturers and retailers can better match supply with demand by implementing locate-to-order online car-buying systems. -- Suppliers will become equal partners with original equipment manufacturers. Learn what: -- Strategies and technologies are required for BTO. -- The costs and benefits of implementing build-to-order include. -- Consumers want from an online car buying experience. Who: Speakers include: -- Gregory A. Brady, President, Worldwide Operations, i2 Technologies -- Elizabeth A. Frost, Group Manager, MSN CarPoint -- Joseph Liemandt, President and CEO, Trilogy -- Richard L. Radecki, Corporate Director, eBusiness, Delphi Automotive Systems -- Christopher Mines, Group Director, Forrester Research -- W. Daniel Garretson, Senior Analyst, Forrester Research -- Baba Shetty, Senior Analyst, Forrester Research When: February 13, 2001 Where: The Fairmont Miramar Hotel 101 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, Calif. Phone: +1 310/576-7777 For complete Event information, please visit: www.forrester.com/ER/Events/Upcoming/Overview/0,1550,307,FF.html Media: To request interviews and register for the Event, please provide your complete contact information to press@forrester.com or contact: Tina Murphy Liz Fuller tmurphy@forrester.com lfuller@forrester.com +1 617/613-6032 +1 617/613-6159 Seating is limited. Please R.S.V.P. by Monday, February 5, 2001.