To: James Strauss who wrote (19017 ) 6/23/1998 6:29:00 PM From: John Mansfield Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 31646
VERY INTERESTING - Major Y2k/ manufacturing conference; TAVA participation '4:00 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: JUST WHAT ARE THEY DOING ABOUT YEAR 2000? Are you concerned that the vendors of your large process control systems will not be there to help when Year 2000 comes around? As their client, you expect their help in ensuring compliance in these systems, upon which you depend for business survival. So what are they doing? Here's your chance to hear from several major vendors and ask questions first hand! As a vendor, this is a unique opportunity to explain how you plan to meet the year 2000 challenge. Join: Raytheon, Strategia, Cimcor, Inc. & TAVA Technologies' ' YEAR 2000 MANAGEMENT for Industrial & Process Control Systems in Manufacturing Managing Year 2000 compliance and contingency planning in large scale process contol devices, embedded systems, PLCs and real-time systems September 28-29, 1998 * Hyatt Regency O'Hare * Chicago -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conference Overview First the good news - the Year 2000 problem is relatively simple and solvable. Now the bad news - there is an immovable deadline and limited resources available. December 31, 1999-the true deadline cannot be changed and is quickly approaching. How far along the road to compliance is your company? The Year 2000 presents significant challenges to all business activities. While many people are focusing on December 1999, many business and process control systems have already been impacted by the Year 2000. How have these companies dealt with these problems? What steps have been taken to prevent similar problems from occurring? How can you avoid these problems from occurring in your systems? As part of IQPC's Year 2000 conference series we are delighted to offer you an interactive forum to answer these and other questions in a unique two day interactive conference: Year 2000 Management for Industrial & Process Control Systems in Manufacturing September 28-29, 1998 Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago This conference takes the next step from IT compliance and addresses issues relating to Year 2000 in your mission critical "non-IT" systems, supply chain management, and business continuity planning. These systems range from building and facility management systems to industrial production process control systems. You will hear leading companies address a broad range of issues from determining the risks related to process control systems to developing and implementing strategies for mitigating risks. Discussions will focus on pragmatic approaches for identifying critical issues and developing viable solutions. Attend this industry event and you'll learn: How DEERE & COMPANY has dealt with the Year 2000 problem in a decentralized environment What systems AVON, INC. anticipates replacing when budgeting for the Year 2000 Why AMOCO CORPORATION implemented a contingency plan How FORD MOTOR COMPANY and the AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY ACTION GROUP are ensuring supply chain readiness What ROCKWELL AUTOMATION is doing about embedded chips in large production line systems Are you tired of getting brochures that don't address the issues your company faces? Do you want to leave a conference with concrete ideas to help your company deal with the Year 2000? IF SO, DON'T MISS OUT!! This is your chance to hear 12 practical case study presentations from the biggest and best in the manufacturing field. ACT NOW! Register yourself - and a team of key people - to maximize your learning experience. Carolyn Lagermasini Conference Director clags@psinet.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This conference is supported by Year 2000 Group and the National Association of Manufacturers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Year 2000 Group The Year 2000 Group is an Information Management Forum program comprised of organizations collaborating on Year 2000 issues. The Year 2000 Group is structured to facilitate that collaboration. Each participating organization leverages its resources through the work of the group. Project planning and organization, awareness programs, vendor issues, compliance standards and validation, and test planning are among the subject areas being explored. The membership meets approximately every three months for subject area presentations, breakout sessions on specific topics and sessions with invited vendors on issues relating to their products or services. Additional details about the work being done, and information about how to join the IMF Year 2000 Group can be obtained by contacting IMF. The Information Management Forum phone: 770.455.0070, fax: 770.455.0082 email: timf@mindspring.com website: www.infomgmtforum.com A Program of The Information Management Forum -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Association of Manufacturers Why join the NAM? The National Association of Manufacturers is the voice for manufacturers in the United Sates-from the "Fortune 500" to plants with just 10 employees. Regardless of the size, manufacturers share common goals and policy concerns. To request more information about NAM membership, please call (800) 736-6627. Back to Top -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who Should Attend This conference has been researched and designed specifically for: Year 2000 Project Directors, Managers, Leaders, Coordinators Plant Managers Factory Managers Manufacturing/Technical Managers Production Managers General Managers Contingency Planners MIS Directors Purchasing Managers VP's of Manufacturing And all Senior Executives responsible for Year 2000 program management within Manufacturing iqpc.com