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MEMA’S INFORMATION SERVICES COUNCIL CREATES FORUM FOR OPEN DIALOGUE AMONG AFTERMARKET IT PROFESSIONALS
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 27, 2004- An assembly of aftermarket Information technology (IT) and information services (IS) professionals will meet in southwest Florida this fall to discuss key IT and e-commerce issues affecting the aftermarket. Hosted by MEMA’s Information Services Council (MIS Council), the 2004 Fall Conference will take place Sunday, Oct. 17 through Wednesday, Oct. 20.
The MIS Council Fall Conference is a forum for industry interaction, education and dialogue regarding matters of common interest to IT/IS professionals, e-business managers and related executives in automotive manufacturing companies. The intimate environment and program structure of the MIS Council Fall Conference facilitates dialogue among attendees and presenters and encourages in-depth discussions among aftermarket IT/IS professionals.
“One of the highlights of the MIS Council Fall Conference is the exchange of information and collective problem solving among peers,” said Chris Gardner, MIS Council Director. “Each year attendees walk away with valuable information they can implement at their companies. “
This year’s program includes presentations and break out sessions on current IT and
e-commerce issues, including Internet law; RFID, data warehousing and connecting with UCC.net; managing communications infrastructure and aftermarket extranets. Attendees also will help determine the winner of this year’s Fourth Annual Aftermarket Web ChallengeTM- the aftermarket’s oldest and most recognized Web application competition.
Open to all aftermarket IT/IS/e-commerce professionals, this year’s conference will be held at the Marco Island Marriott Resort in Marco Island, Fla. Additional information on the conference, including the full agenda and online registration will be available at www.miscouncil.org/conferences/fall04.html in the coming weeks.
Founded in 1904, MEMA exclusively represents and serves more than 700 U.S. manufacturers of motor vehicle components, tools and equipment, automotive chemicals, and related products used in the production, repair, and maintenance of all classes of motor vehicles. MEMA’s three market segment associations serve all of the motor vehicle supplier industry: aftermarket – Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA); heavy duty – Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA); and original equipment – Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA). Make MEMA your first call for global intelligence on the motor vehicle supplier industry, leading-edge market research, international business support, government representation, industry networking and commercial services.
The MIS Council, a peer group of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, serves as a medium for industry interaction, education and idea exchange regarding matters of common interest to Information Technology (IT) and E-commerce professionals in the automotive aftermarket industry. It provides industry leadership and information through semi-annual conferences, committee activities, monthly newsletters and the annual Aftermarket Web Challenge.
