i2 Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial and Metals Customers to Share Best Practices and Success Stories at i2 Planet 2008

2008-04-11 23:07:39 -

i2 Planet 2008 - i2 Technologies Kirsten Monberg, 469-357-4966 Kirsten_monberg@i2.com The globalization of manufacturing operations presents new business challenges and drives supply chain complexity. Executives from i2 Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITWO), industry analysts and i2 customers will discuss these specific industry challenges, as well as lean manufacturing, supply chain network design and techniques for mitigating supply chain risk, during i2 Planet 2008 April 30-May 2 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix.

Business transformation stories will from Bo I. Andersson, group vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain at General Motors and Dirk Petermann, head of Competence Center Supply and Logistics at Continental AG, during i2 Planet general session. Additional industry-specific sessions will include discussion from analysts and customers, as well as i2 industry and solution updates, with a focus on sales and operations planning tools and lean manufacturing.

"i2 Planet brings together the best and brightest in the industry, offering attendees the opportunity to learn strategies for tackling supply chain complexity. i2 experts provide a knowledge base for customers to draw from, but the exchange between companies with similar industry challenges is invaluable," said i2 Vice President of Manufacturing Kelly Thomas.

More industry-specific content will be discussed during special interest group meetings, hosted by the i2 User Group, where companies can network and share expertise for overcoming supply chain challenges, and provide feedback to i2 solution representatives. i2 Planet 2008 also includes more than 40 breakout sessions where companies such as Mercedes-Benz USA, 3M, Bush Hog, US Steel and Cummins Engine will present case study examples for leveraging i2 software and solutions.

For more information and to register for i2 Planet, please visit www.planet.i2.com.

About i2

Throughout its 20-year history of innovation and value delivery, i2 has dedicated itself to building successful customer partnerships. As a full-service supply chain company, i2 is uniquely positioned to help its clients achieve world-class business results through a combination of consulting, technology, and managed services. i2 solutions are pervasive in a wide cross section of industries; 20 of the AMR Research Top 25 Global Supply Chains belong to i2 customers. Learn more at www.i2.com.

¶ General Motors and Continental AG Headline General Session