27.03.2007 17:18:00

Industry Leaders to Share New-Generation Supply Chain Management Success Stories at i2 Planet 2007

Companies around the globe are leveraging new-generation solutions from i2 Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ITWO) to help drive business efficiency through a process-driven supply chain. These industry leading companies will convene at i2 Planet 2007 May 2 – 4 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. to share supply chain best practices and case studies and to learn methods for driving value to the extended supply chain. General session speakers will share insights and strategies for new-generation supply chain management. Main stage speakers include: Michael Schofer, vice president of supply chain and chief information officer, Coats North America Steven J. Bandrowczak, senior vice president and chief information officer, Lenovo Richard Sherman, director of global supply chain strategy, Microsoft Corporation Dr. Ulrich Weingarten, senior director of IT enterprise supply chain applications, Qimonda AG Michael Hahn, vice president of product operations, Sprint Nextel Corporation Brett Whitmire, vice president, operations planning, Texas Instruments Additionally, i2 president and chief executive officer Michael McGrath will discuss i2’s new-generation solution strategy and how the company is enabling its customers to overcome industry challenges through the use of these solutions. i2 Planet will also feature hands-on demonstrations of the latest new-generation technology as well as opportunities to network with some of the world’s top supply chain practitioners. Attendees can benefit from information-packed breakout sessions, industry-specific general session meetings and numerous networking opportunities. The event will offer discussions on how practitioners can leverage new-generation supply chain solutions to take control of the extended supply chain, respond instantly to customer needs and optimize core business processes. About the speakers: Since joining Coats plc in 1990, Schofer has worked in various senior supply chain roles in Germany, Chile, Spain and the United Kingdom before coming to the United States in 2000. He has worked to bring about greater efficiencies to the constantly changing textile supply chain. In addition Schofer has overseen several major supply chain system implementations, including i2 solutions, which Coats adopted in 2001. Bandrowczak is responsible for Lenovo’s information technology strategy and operations, including network infrastructure, business applications and data security. Before joining Lenovo, he was executive vice president and worldwide chief information officer for DHL Worldwide, a subsidiary of the Deutsche Post Worldwide Network. He was named one of the Top 100 CIOs by Computerworld magazine in 2004. Sherman is an internationally recognized writer, researcher and speaker on trends and issues in supply chain management and related technologies. As a research director, he successfully launched the supply chain management advisory services for AMR Research. Throughout his career, Sherman has held senior management positions with supply chain software companies and corporations serving clients in retail, distribution, manufacturing and logistics services. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Supply Chain Council. Weingarten is responsible for all of Qimonda’s global supply chain applications for planning processes, as well as transactional systems in the fields of inbound and outbound logistics processes. Prior to joining Qimonda, he was responsible for supply chain planning and purchasing applications at Infineon Technologies. Previously, he worked for nearly 10 years as a supply chain management consultant, conducting projects for both business process reengineering and IT implementations. Hahn is responsible for all warehouse logistics activities, supplier relations, inventory management, and supply/demand planning for all Sprint Nextel products. In his current role, he has managed the successful implementation of the i2 replenishment/procurement solution and the centralization of warehouse facilities from 19 to three. Prior to joining Sprint Nextel, Hahn was vice president/general manager–Subscriber Equipment for AT&T Wireless, and was responsible for their warehouse logistics, warranty and repair, supplier relations, inventory management, portfolio management, and supply/demand planning. During his 18 years with Texas Instruments, Whitmire has held numerous assignments in operations, finance, accounting, marketing and manufacturing within the various semiconductor business units spanning DSP, analog, catalog and custom products. Whitimire was named vice president in June 2003 and assumed responsibility for the operations planning activity, as well as many of the supply chain processes across the company, in February 2006. McGrath has been president and chief executive officer of i2 Technologies, Inc. since February 2005, overseeing the strengthening of i2’s financial position and launching the company’s new-generation supply chain solutions. He is considered an expert in product strategy, product development and supply chain management. McGrath co-founded Pittiglio Rabin Todd & McGrath (PRTM) in 1976 and served as its president and chief executive officer until his retirement in July 2004. For additional information on i2 Planet or to register to attend, please call 1-877-4PLANET or 469-357-3720, send an e-mail to planet@i2.com or go to www.i2.com. About i2 Planet i2 Planet 2007 is the supply chain best practices summit where leading companies from around the world demonstrate how they are leveraging new-generation supply chain solutions to deliver value to their organizations today. Business transformation stories are shared during two days of general session. i2 Planet special interest groups and industry sessions demonstrate firsthand how the new generation of supply chain management is reshaping the industry. Interactive breakout sessions feature in-depth supply chain stories including lessons learned and detailed results. i2 Planet 2007 is scheduled for May 2 – 4, 2007 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. To learn more, visit www.i2.com. About i2 i2 helps business leaders make better supply chain decisions. i2's flexible new-generation solutions are designed to synchronize demand and supply across ever-changing global business networks. i2's innovative supply chain management tools and services 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. i2 is a registered trademark of i2 Technologies US, Inc. and i2 Technologies, Inc.

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