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Dynamis, OESA, Others Demonstrate e-Commerce in Action

5 July 2000

Demonstrate e-Commerce in Action At 'B2B - Beyond the Hype'

    SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - Dynamis Solutions, Inc., a business-to-business Internet 
consulting firm, and the Original Equipment Suppliers Association recently 
joined forces to examine actual e-commerce solutions in place within the auto 
industry.  The daylong session -- "B2B - Beyond the Hype" -- looked beyond 
"theory" to feature real-life examples from Dana Corp., DaimlerChrysler, 
Uniboring, L&L Products and International Truck.  Dynamis, Ariba, I2, FreeMarkets
, Future Three, Powerway and PTC also presented in-depth looks at strategies and 
tools for Internet-based product development, supply-chain integration and 
procurement.

    "We've all heard how e-commerce will radically transform industries in the
coming years; but many don't yet understand the real tangible benefits that
can be had today.  For this session, we've forgotten about the $7.3 trillion
total on-line transactions projected within six years and focused entirely on
what's happening now," said Jeff Bullard, Dynamis principal and chief
operating officer.  "It's time to look beyond the hype.  That's why we
insisted that presenters focus on actual case studies from the automotive
industry.  Attendees discovered that there is a great deal they can accomplish
right now."

    "The collection of companies demonstrated practical and proven
applications of Web-enabled technology that work in their respective
organizations," said Neil DeKoker, OESA managing director.  "OESA partnered
with Dynamis to help identify and disseminate best practices among automotive
suppliers.  Automotive suppliers co-presented with their technology partners
to share their experiences and challenges as they embrace Web-enabled
technology solutions."

    More than 180 people, predominantly from automotive supplier
organizations, attended the seminar giving it high marks for its focus on the
automotive industry and real-life case studies.

    Established in the fall of 1998, the Original Equipment Suppliers
Association represents companies supplying components, modules, systems,
equipment, materials and services used in and by the OE automotive industry.
OESA provides networking and a forum for constructive dialogue among member
companies to address issues of common interest, serves as an information
source and provides a voice for the industry when appropriate.  OESA currently
represents over 225 companies with global automotive sales of over $266
billion.  OESA is an affiliate of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers
Association (MEMA) founded in 1904.  MEMA and OESA have offices in Washington,
D.C., Brussels, Sao Paulo, Mexico City and Yokohama.

    Dynamis serves established companies as well as B2B dot-com startups in a 
variety of industries, including automotive, high technology and financial 
services.  Dynamis' services range from helping organizations develop their 
initial e-business strategies to the implementation of the latest e-business 
packaged solutions.  The firm combines sophisticated strategic consulting with 
proven technology implementation skills to offer the most comprehensive 
solutions in the industry.

    Dynamis is headquartered in Southfield, Mich. with a second office in
Phoenix, Ariz.  Dynamis is funded by Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts, a Menlo Park-
based venture capital company.