RosettaNet to Guide Attendees Through B2B Strategic Roadmap, Milestone, and
Foundational Programs
CLEVELAND, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanstar Communications, Inc., today
unveiled the agenda for the upcoming Frontline Solutions' Supply Chain Week
symposia that focus on the electronics, hi-tech, and telecommunications
industries. These symposia provide attendees with a detailed look at
standards that help optimize effective supply chain solutions in the
electronics, hi-tech, and telecommunications markets. According to AMR
Research's report, Manufacturing E-Business Outlook 2002-2003: The
Performance-Driven Enterprise, "Despite the dour economy, leading
manufacturers are continuing to invest in technology to support their e-
business strategy. AMR Research believes that all manufacturers will have to
continue to invest in technology to attain the level of business process
improvements that they are striving for and prepare for the world of virtual
global supply chains that will emerge as the economy recovers."
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Frontline Solutions' Supply Chain Week presents two industry symposia,
which take place September 23-24 at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center in
Chicago, including:
* RosettaNet Hi-Tech Symposium: Driving E-Business Standards on a Global
Scale
Focuses on RosettaNet's B2B Strategic Roadmap and highlights the
Milestone and Foundational Programs, which are developed to address
critical business issues in the hi-tech industry. RosettaNet
concentrates on e-business process scenarios and standards to enhance
supply chain collaboration and efficiency
-- Hosted by RosettaNet
-- Sponsored by Baan, Inovis, IONA, J.D. Edwards, SAP, SITA Corp., and
Viacore
* Telecom Product Marketing & Logistics Symposium
Discusses the Telecommunications Industry Forum's (TCIF) guidelines for
product marking and package labeling. This is an in-depth instruction
on bar code technology, standards and symbologies, scanning options,
printing considerations, verification methods, quality processes,
syntax definitions, and business operation improvements
-- Hosted by Telecommunications Industry Forum (TCIF) Bar Code/Standard
Coding Committee and Alliance for Telecommunications Industry
Solutions (ATIS)
-- Sponsored by AIM, Inc., Hand Held Products, and Intermec
About Frontline Solutions' Supply Chain Week
Frontline Solutions' Supply Chain Week focuses on providing attendees with
a comprehensive look at the technologies required to build an end-to-end
supply chain solution. Understanding that there are multiple components
necessary to build a comprehensive supply chain solution, Advanstar has built
a "three pillar" event, consisting of:
* Automatic Identification (AutoID) & Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) conference & exposition
* Industrial Mobile & Wireless conference & exposition
* Collaborative Commerce conference & exposition
Running concurrently, the conferences will take place September 23-26 with
one integrated exposition open September 24-26 at McCormick Place, Lakeside
Center.
Three notable individuals that are distinctly recognized for their
critical role in supply chain management advancements will keynote at
Frontline Solutions' Supply Chain Week:
* Procter & Gamble's Stephen David, CIO & B2B Officer focuses on "Creating
Consumer Value From Rich Collaborations." In this discussion, Mr. David
talks about first-hand steps P&G is taking to optimize its supply chain
and explains why today's B2B applications and marketplace exchanges must
change to fit the needs of the environment
* J.D. Edwards' CTO, Michael Madden, speaks about "Integration In
Collaborative Commerce." Mr. Madden discusses current and future
technologies for delivering a robust integration framework
* AMR Research's VP & GM CPG, Life Sciences and Retail Industry Services,
John Fontanella, leads the "SuperSession Panel Discussion with SAP."
Designed exclusively to address the challenges currently being faced by
today's industry leaders, through an interactive conversation with SAP,
Procter & Gamble, and others
For more information on Frontline Solutions' Supply Chain Week, visit
http://www.frontlinexpo.com . To attend call 1-877-232-0132, or to exhibit call
1-888-822-4321.
About RosettaNet
RosettaNet is an independent, non-profit consortium dedicated to the
collaborative development and rapid deployment of open Internet-based business
standards that align processes within the global high-technology trading
network. More than 400 companies representing more than $1 trillion in annual
information technology, electronic components and semiconductor manufacturing
revenues currently participate in RosettaNet's standards development, strategy
and implementation activities. More information on RosettaNet can be found
at http://www.rosettanet.org .
About Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS)
The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) is a member
company organization that is the leader for standards and operating procedures
for the telecommunications industry. More than 400 telecommunications
companies participate in ATIS' 18 committees, forums, and Incubator Solutions
programs, where work focus includes wireline and wireless network
interconnection standards, number portability, improved data transmission,
Internet telephony, toll-free access, telecom fraud, and order and billing
issues, among others. ATIS is accredited by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI). Visit the ATIS web site at http://www.atis.org .
About Telecommunications Industry Forum (TCIF)
The Telecommunications Industry Forum (TCIF) is the catalyst to link
people, information and technology electronically. TCIF, which is sponsored
by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS), was founded
in June 1986 to promote understanding and implementation of global standards,
guidelines and emerging technologies involving electronic data interchange,
electronic commerce and bar coding. Visit the ATIS web site at http://www.atis.org .
About Advanstar Communications, Inc.
Advanstar Communications Inc. is a worldwide business information company
serving specialized markets with high quality information resources and
integrated marketing solutions. Advanstar has 92 business magazines and
directories, 79 exhibitions and conferences, numerous Web sites, and a wide
range of direct marketing, database and reference products and services.
Advanstar serves targeted market sectors in such industries as art,
automotive, beauty, collaboration/e-learning, CRM/call center, digital media,
entertainment/marketing, fashion & apparel, healthcare, internet/e-business,
manufacturing and processing, pharmaceutical, powersports, science,
telecommunications, and travel/hospitality. The Company has over 1,300
employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America, Latin
America, Europe, and Asia. For more information on Advanstar Communications,
visit http://www.advanstar.com .
Media Contacts:
Stacy Lee Andrew Cary
O'Keeffe & Company Advanstar Communications
(703) 883-9000 ext. 121 (440) 891-3148
slee@okeeffeco.com acary@advanstar.com
SOURCE Advanstar Communications, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.frontlinexpo.com
http://www.rosettanet.org http://www.atis.org
http://www.advanstar.com
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CONTACT:
Media, Stacy Lee of O'Keeffe & Company,
+1-703-883-9000 ext. 121, or slee@okeeffeco.com; or Andrew Cary
of Advanstar Communications, +1-440-891-3148, or
acary@advanstar.com
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