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Visteon to Host Executive Training Program for Minority Supplier Partners

21 September 2000

Visteon to Host Executive Training Program for Minority Supplier Partners

    DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 21 In an on-going effort to
strengthen its partnerships within the minority supply base, Visteon
Corporation has established an executive training program for
senior management of minority supplier partners that provide products and
services to the company.
    Co-developed with the University of Michigan, Visteon's initial Minority
Supplier Educational Assistance Program will be held in Ann Arbor, Mich. from
September 25 to 29.  The intensive five-day session includes topics such as
Growth Strategies, Mergers and Acquisitions, Marketing Strategies, Project and
Service Management, Customer Satisfaction Measurement and Management,
Organizational Performance Measurement, Cost Management, Sources of
Competitive Advantage and e-Commerce.
    "The benefits of a properly structured program will help strengthen
leadership skills and the growth potential of minority businesses.  In
addition, we think this program will enhance the opportunity for Visteon to
improve and further diversify its supply base with capable minority sources,"
said Mike Trist, director of Supply for Visteon Corporation.
    Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers
consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and
through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket.  Visteon
has a global delivery system of more than 130 technical, manufacturing, sales,
and service facilities located in 23 countries.  It has 81,000 employees
working in three business segments: Dynamics and Energy Conversion; Comfort,
Communication and Safety; and Glass.
    Visteon news releases, photographs and product specification details are
available at http://www.visteon.com