Yazaki's Colleen Haley to Speak on Business Dynamics at Management Briefing Seminars

  What:  2005 Management Briefing Seminars
         Changing Business Dynamics in the Automotive Supplier Sector
         Seminar

  Who/

Panelist: Colleen Haley - president, Ford Business Unit, Yazaki North America, Inc. - Haley is responsible for the overall management of Ford business programs and business planning for future opportunities. Haley will discuss Yazaki's approach to meeting challenges in the automotive business environment which includes customer focus, supply chain processes and practices, and the impact of the company's philosophy and culture.

  Where:  Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
          100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard
          Acme, Michigan

  When:  Monday, August 1, 2005
         1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

  Background:

The Changing Business Dynamics seminar will investigate recent business dynamics in the automotive supplier sector. Beginning with the changing demands of automakers, it will also explore the drivers for an increasingly competitive automotive business environment. Finally, it will investigate the tactics successful suppliers have employed to compete, and to thrive, in this challenging environment.

About Yazaki:

Yazaki Corporation is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions, as well as advanced electronic technologies for vehicle applications. Yazaki produces electrical distribution systems, fiber optics, instrumentation, solid-state power centers, connection systems and electronics. Worldwide, the company employs over 150,000 people in 37 countries, 1,500 of whom are based in the company's North American headquarters and research center campus in Canton, Michigan. For more information on Yazaki, log onto http://www.yazaki-na.com/ .

PRNewswire -- July 29