Leading Automakers to Discuss Logistics Industry Future at Autologistics2001

    DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 5 Autologistics2001, a two-day
gathering of the world automotive industry's leading logistics experts, will
explore the latest measures employed by vehicle manufacturers and their
suppliers as they work together to manage material and product flow.
    The field of logistics is taking a more significant role as the automotive
industry works to increase productivity and faster product time-to-market.
    "At our inaugural event in Chicago last year, we heard first-hand from the
vehicle manufacturers about the quality of their supply base and their
approach to their operations," said Andrew Lewis Yiakoumi, publisher of
Automotive Logistics, which sponsors the event. "The success of our previous
event -- coupled with the event being held in the Detroit area -- convinces us
that Autologistics2001 will go even further in improving the understanding and
communication among OEMs and their logistics suppliers."
    Autologistics2001, which takes place September 25-26, 2001 at the Ritz
Carlton Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan, will feature presentations from General
Motors, Volkswagen, Toyota North America, Renault, DaimlerChrysler, UPS
Logistics, Vector SCM, Ryder, Axis Group, Bender Consulting and Deloitte
Consulting.

    Topics to be covered during Autologistics2001 include:

    Day One:

    * VW, Toyota and Synquest discuss the effective use of information and how
      to successfully organize and use technology

    * GM explains OTD and the genesis of Vector

    * Vector discusses its approach to the market

    * UPS Logistics discusses Ford's outbound logistics

    * Vehicle manufacturers and packaging providers discuss RTU and
      standardization

    * Vehicle manufacturers discuss their requirements with major shipping and
      logistics companies

    Day Two:

    * How to manage infrastructure and systems for effective aftermarket
      performance

    * The enormous change in VMs approach to production and supply chain
      management, and its implications for handlers of finished vehicles

    * The systems VMs are developing for communicating with suppliers, and why
      and how suppliers need to develop their logistics systems in response

    * How to approach operations in regions new to major production and sales
      activities

    "Autologistics2001 will focus on a number of themes, including an
intensive examination of transportation, developments in materials handling,
information systems and a particular focus on Vector, General Motors' radical
logistics outsourcing project," said Yiakoumi.
    The keynote speaker for Autologistics2001 will be Van Jolissaint,
corporate economist at DaimlerChrysler. His presentation will focus on the
automotive industry and the world's economy. All sessions will be followed by
question and answer periods with speakers and other participants. A cocktail
reception will be held Monday, September 24 to welcome Autologistics2001
participants.
    Additional information is available on the Autologistics2001 website at
http://www.autologistics2001.com .

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