ABeam Consulting to Sponsor MEMA Information Services Council Supplier Forum

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 18, 2008 – ABeam Consulting will sponsor the third annual MIS Council Supplier Forum, hosted by the MEMA Information Services (MIS) Council from noon until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, Ill.

The event is free and open to individuals who work for suppliers/manufacturers and who are responsible for information technology, information services, e-commerce, cataloging, business process support, networks, web services, finance and plant floor computer support.

“ABeam is proud to sponsor the MIS Council’s Supplier Forum and we’re excited to be involved with this event,” said Blair Bass, principal, ABeam USA. “The MIS Council has done a terrific job of bringing people together to share ideas and continues to create and support avenues like this event for their members to become stronger and more successful businesses.” He added, “With our strong track record of assisting companies in the automotive aftermarket and our expertise in supply chain and technology, we feel we can bring substantial insight and experience to the topic being discussed at this event.”

“The MIS Council has a long tradition of providing outstanding opportunities for technology executives from its member companies to meet with industry peers and colleagues for problem solving and networking,” said Chris Gardner, MIS Council group executive and vice president, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). “We are pleased to have ABeam’s participation in our Supplier Forum this year. Its reputation and resources will help us take this event to a new level.”

Formerly known as the “CIO Forum,” the MIS Council Supplier Forum enables suppliers to collaborate on solutions to today’s challenges. The program will include a facilitated discussion on “The Changing Role of IT Managers” and breakout sessions on “Identifying Supplier Operations Impacted by Technology” and “How IT Interfaces with Business.”

For more information about the event and the MIS Council, please visit miscouncil.org.

About ABeam Consulting

ABeam Consulting provides business transformation services that create strategic advantage, improve business processes, leverage technology innovation, and enhance organizational performance for leading multinational and domestic companies worldwide. ABeam partners with clients to diagnose and solve their real challenges with solutions that combine industry and operational best practices with technical expertise. Pragmatic approaches ensure that clients gain measurable value more quickly. Headquartered in Tokyo, ABeam’s 3,500 professionals serve more than 700 clients throughout Asia, the Americas and Europe. For more information, please visit abeam.com.

About MIS Council

The MEMA Information Services Council 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. The Council supports the development of EDI and E-commerce standards for the aftermarket, and it promotes the coordination of E-commerce standardization activities among all aftermarket industry segments.

Source: MEMA

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