MSED Hosts Feb. 24 Executive Briefing to Explore Success Factors of High-Performing Auto Suppliers

TROY, Mich., Feb. 7, 2005 -- A half-day executive briefing for automotive managers, titled High Performance in the Automotive Supplier Industry, will be hosted by the Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED) at The Somerset Inn in Troy on the morning of Thurs., Feb. 24, 2005.

The briefing will feature Umar Riaz, North American Managing Partner for Accenture Automotive, who will share the results of an extensive research study recently conducted by Accenture. Riaz's presentation will explore the four key underpinnings of high performance suppliers (profitable growth, market leadership, efficient operations and superior merger and acquisition capabilities) that have helped a handful of auto suppliers to outperform their competitors and customers.

The executive briefing begins at 7:30 a.m. with registration and a buffet breakfast. The presentation will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $150 for MSED Members and $195 for non-members.

Advanced registration is recommended. To register or obtain more information, visit MSED online at http://www.msedetroit.org/ or call Meeting Coordinators at (248) 643-6590.

NOTE: Founded in 1988, the Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED) is a non-profit organization for marketing and sales management professionals in southeastern Michigan. MSED provides members with an ongoing platform for idea exchange, professional development and new business opportunities. The organization conducts approximately 15 meetings, seminars and educational events each year for networking, professional development and scholarship fund-raising purposes.