SupplySolution and i2 Technologies to Host Automotive Supplier Conference Focusing on Collaboration and e-Business Solutions Featuring AMR Research

    DETROIT, Feb. 12 SupplySolution, the leading provider of
web-based supply chain execution applications, and i2 Technologies, the world
leader in intelligent e-business and marketplace solutions, will host a half-
day conference on Thursday, February 15, featuring key thought leaders in the
automotive analyst community.  In attendance will be AMR Research President
and CEO Tony Friscia and Dave Caruso, General Manager, Manufacturing
Strategies.  Speakers will include AMR Research automotive analyst Kevin
Prouty and David Cole, Executive Director of the Center for Automotive
Research (CAR).
    Aimed at key decision makers at Tier-1 and Tier-2 automotive supplier
companies, the conference will provide counsel on identifying appropriate e-
business initiatives to help streamline supply chain processes and enable
significant cost savings for buyers and sellers in the supply chain community.
AMR Research is a leading provider of research and analysis of e-business
strategies and technologies.
    Featured speakers at the event, to be held at the Dearborn Inn from 8 a.m.
to 1 p.m. include Steve Bell, chairman and founder, SupplySolution; Kelly
Thomas, Vice President, Automotive Solutions, i2 Technologies; Rodger Hurst,
Information Services Manager, Autoliv; Robert Trecapelli, Senior Manager,
FastCar Project, DaimlerChrysler; Prouty and Cole.  Each will present a 30-
minute overview on specific areas of consideration within supply chain
management, and will participate in an interactive panel discussion to provide
answers to queries posted by event attendees.
    "It is clear that there is a critical need for automotive suppliers to
receive simple, concise information regarding the e-business tools currently
available to drive significant cost savings and process improvements within
their supply chains," said Steve Bell, SupplySolution.  "AMR Research contains
among the most respected experts in the automotive community, and we are
pleased to provide them with a platform to share their valuable insight."
    "With so much dialogue occurring in the automotive supply chain concerning
the implications of e-business, we value the opportunity to educate suppliers
about the key considerations surrounding IT investments and upgrading to web-
based platforms and trade exchanges," said Kelly Thomas, i2 Technologies.  "It
is important that suppliers are provided with the information critical to
enabling long-term, cost-effective technology solutions."
    Entitled "Building an e-Business Solution for Collaboration and Cutting
Costs," the event is free to all attendees, and reservations can be made by
calling 877-926-9286.  The Dearborn Inn is located at 20301 Oakwood Blvd. in
Dearborn, Mich.

    About SupplySolution
    SupplySolution is the only supply chain execution company currently
delivering value to manufacturers, distributors and suppliers through the
implementation of its i-Supply Service.  Today, i-Supply is the most widely
used real-time direct material fulfillment tool in the automotive industry,
with over 700 manufacturing organizations as current subscribers.  Within 8
weeks, i-Supply is capable of driving significant cost savings and process
improvements within supply chains, including: 30-70% reduction in inventory,
50-90% reduction in premium freight costs and 40-80% reduction in
administrative tasks.  SupplySolution has technology headquarters located in
Santa Barbara, Calif. and sales and service headquarters located in
Southfield, Mich.  For more information, visit http://www.supplysolution.com .

    About i2
    i2 is creating real value for its global e-business customers through its
i2 TradeMatrix solutions, content and marketplace forum.  i2 TradeMatrix
allows businesses to create both public and private marketplaces, while
improving the efficiencies of all participants.  i2's mission is to deliver
$75 billion in value to its customers by 2005.  i2 is headquartered in Dallas,
has more than 5,500 employees and maintains offices worldwide.  Visit i2 at
http://www.i2.com .