IT Forum Sept. 14 - Brief Article

Automotive Industries, August, 1999

The evolution of information technology (IT) is ushering in a new era that will change automaking and supply chain management IT creates a virtual enterprise that will help automakers focus on "global strategies and methods to increase speed and shorten product development cycles," says Cliff Triplett, General Motors' information officer of global product.

With that in mind, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will hold the IT Executive Forum: Solutions For Global Automotive Manufacturing, at the Cobo Convention Center in Detroit on Sept. 14-15, 1999. Call 1-800-733-4763 or 313-271-1500 ex. 2221.

Automotive Industries Computer Science Corp. recently completed an indepth report on IT use. For a free copy call Bob Baxendale at 1-800-272-0018.