To: Karl Drobnic who wrote (27877 ) 2/11/1999 1:20:00 PM From: R. Bond Respond to of 31646
Karl, This article is not about TAVA, but certainly stirs the imagination. >>"1999 is seeing the emergence of manufacturers tying their operations into the expanded ERP, Supply Chain and Electronic Commerce initiative. This tighter synchronization of manufacturing plants with Supply Chain will prove a dramatic change in how manufacturing operates and in the offerings IT vendors bring to market."<< This clearly shows that current thinking would embrace Tavazon.com as part of the TAVA solution. It would be great to see TAVA step out with some visionary thinking and take the lead here. Still waiting to hear more from the management. Cheers, Bond ------------------------ (COMTEX) B: IT Town Meeting Being Held to Address ERP and Supply Chai B: IT Town Meeting Being Held to Address ERP and Supply Chain Technologies in Manufacturing NORWALK, CONN. (Feb. 9) BUSINESS WIRE -Feb. 9, 1999-- Executives from American Software, Cisco, IBM, Oracle, Microsoft and QAD will address how to use IT to improve productivity and innovation in manufacturing. The 1999 National Industrial Enterprise IT show, part of National Manufacturing Week March 15-18 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, will feature an IT Town Meeting highlighting the visionary thinking of key executives from American Software, Cisco, IBM, Oracle, Microsoft and QAD. The discussion, moderated by Bill Swanton of AMR, will focus on how to utilize manufacturing technologies to be more productive, innovative and ultimately gain higher business returns. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate through asking questions and sharing information about implementing ERP and Supply Chain systems. "1999 is seeing the emergence of manufacturers tying their operations into the expanded ERP, Supply Chain and Electronic Commerce initiative," states Bill Swanton, Vice President and Service Director of AMR Research and Moderator of the event. "This tighter synchronization of manufacturing plants with Supply Chain will prove a dramatic change in how manufacturing operates and in the offerings IT vendors bring to market. These changes are sure to have pros and cons and the IT Town Meeting venue will help address some of these changes by both the IT suppliers and manufacturers." IT Town Meeting Format Bill Swanton will provide an analysts perspective of the trends and pitfalls in implementing IT in manufacturing. The discussion will then introduce the current IT landscape as it pertains to ERP and Supply Chain, giving each panelist an opportunity to address the issues. When: March 16th- 10:30-11:30 AM Where: Show Floor of the National Enterprise IT Show, part of National Manufacturing Week. IMPORTANT NOTE: Media may register for the National Enterprise IT Show free of charge by contacting Joni Moore at 617-323-5976 or registering on line www.manufacturingweek.com. CONTACT: Reed Exhibition Media Contact: Beth Blake, (203) 840-5975 or Outlook Marketing Services Agency Contact: Joni Thomas Moore, (617) 323-5976 joni@outlookmarketingsrv.com g NORWALK, CONN. (Feb. 9) BUSINESS WIRE -Feb. 9, 1999--