Infor Introduces AutoKnow Webinar Series
To keep a finger on the pulse of the ever-evolving changes and challenges facing the automotive industry and emerging solutions to head off problems before they occur, Infor Global Solutions is launching AutoKnow, a series of educational Webinars featuring top executives and influencers in the automotive industry to address trends and topics currently facing the industry and discuss initiatives related to these specific areas.
"We identified an important need for companies to keep current on issues and opportunities facing the automotive supply chain, particularly in light of global expansion," said Rick Parker, vice president of global marketing for Infor- Discrete Group. "We are hopeful that the AutoKnow platform of thought leadership will help drive best practices and information to manufacturing companies at all levels within the supply chain."
Kevin Mixer, research director for AMR Research, is the featured presenter for the inaugural webinar scheduled for Thursday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Mixer will address the IT response to the quality and warranty issues facing automotive manufacturers and suppliers.
As the automotive industry prepares to launch more new vehicles in the next five years than it did in the past 20, with warranty recalls up 35 percent over the past 20 years, the quality issue is now front-and-center as a major factor that, if not managed, can negatively impact the bottom lines for OEMs and suppliers alike and have negative consequences for the entire automotive supply chain. In this scenario, automotive IT organizations can take the lead in finding solutions to improve quality by providing enhanced visibility into parts and process operations, manufacturing operations improvement and government compliance efficiencies. Mixer will speak to these concerns and ways in which IT can help manage processes to alleviate them.
Mixer manages AMR's analysis of the automotive and heavy truck industries, and also advises clients on applying technology for competitive advantage in product operations. Mixer analyzes the impact of IT strategies on production operations and supports the analysis of the automotive industry for supplier management, customer management, and technology selection. He can separate fact from hype and provide a unique perspective on ways to utilize supply chain IT solutions to manage the important quality and warranty issue.
Complementary registration for the AutoKnow webinar is available at www.infor.com/autoknow.
About Infor
Infor provides vertical specific, enterprise-wide business solutions to select manufacturing and distribution industries worldwide and delivers best-in-class products that address the essential challenges its customers face in areas such as supply chain planning, relationship management, demand management, ERP, warehouse management, marketing-driven distribution, and business intelligence. Infor has 30 locations worldwide and its solutions are used by 13,000 customers in over 45 countries. For additional information, visit www.infor.com.