i2 Planet 2008 To Feature High Technology And Semiconductor Companies Presenting Supply Chain Success Stories

High technology and semiconductor companies will discuss how to enable supply chain speed and agility in the wake of global business pressures during i2 Planet 2008 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge, April 30 – May 2 in Phoenix. With an emphasis on industry hot topics such as sales and operations planning, fluctuations in demand, speed to innovation, and inventory optimization, companies will discuss best practices for leveraging solutions from i2 Technologies, Inc.

General session speakers including SanDisk Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Cecilia Claudio will outline industry best practices and share success stories. High tech OEMs and semiconductor companies can also participate in special interest group meetings to discuss industry trends and challenges and provide i2 with feedback on solutions.

"i2 Planet is the premier opportunity for our customers to convene and share best practices and strategies for overcoming challenges that are unique to this industry," said i2 Vice President of High Technology Mahesh Rajasekharan."During i2 Planet, industry experts will discuss how high technology and semiconductor companies can mitigate supply chain risk, better manage the peaks and valleys of customer demand and leverage the supply chain as a competitive weapon."

i2 Planet will also feature an industry-specific session entitled "Profitability in a Volatile Environment through Supply Chain Responsiveness." Participants will hear from i2 customers and expert panelists and benefit from commentary and input provided by moderator John Fontanella of AMR Research. More than 40 breakout sessions include topics such as leveraging inventory as a competitive weapon, global demand management, managing supply chain risk, leveraging offshore delivery, trends in the green supply chain and lean manufacturing principles. To register for i2 Planet and customize build a customized agenda, 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.

SOURCE: i2 Technologies