4th Annual European Manufacturing Strategies Summit

6th - 9th October 2008
Swissôtel Dusseldorf, Germany
Advanced manufacturing for the innovative enterprise

Leading European Manufacturing Strategies media partners include

Platinum media partner

Manufacturing Business Technology

Manufacturing Business Technology reaches over 93,000 decision-makers with 100% purchasing influence in manufacturing and supply chain industries. MBT provides industry coverage in 35 technology categories including: enterprise business, production & operations, internet business, data management & development and production & operations.

For further information, visit www.mbtmag.com

Research Partner

Manufacturing Insights

Manufacturing Insights, an IDC company, provides business and information technology (IT) decision makers with fact-based research and analysis to inform and support critical business decisions. The global independent research and advisory firm closely follows processes associated with the design, development, and distribution of goods across markets, including discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, high tech/electronics manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, and retail. Manufacturing Insights' research and analysis is critical for end users, as well as hardware and software vendors, service providers, and purveyors of IT outsourcing.

Visit www.manufacturing-insights.com for more information

Confirmed media partners include

	Supply Chain Europe Supply Chain Europe covers solutions that enable European businesses to improve the way they make, store, and ship their products. It's the only magazine with an audited Pan-European circulation of 12 000 senior supply chain professionals with responsibilty for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Enabling them to stay up-to-date in this most dynamic of environments. For more information, please visit the website at www.scemagazine.com or call +44 (0)20 7096 7184 or e-mail robert@via-medialtd.com
	VentureOutsource.com VentureOutsource.com is an online information resource for outsourcing and offshoring contract manufacturing. Supplier evaluations, the online Outsourcing Calculator, Top 10 companies, sample contracts, cost reduction strategies, industry trends and analysis, and more. Visit www.ventureoutsource.com
	The DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service The DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) launched in 2002 now plays a vital role in helping UK manufacturers. “straightforward advice and practical support to improve manufacturing competitiveness.” MAS is delivered through ten Regional Centres covering England and Wales each offering: Direct helpline support through the Regional Centres; A free one-day on-site diagnostic visits by manufacturing specialists to review a company's entire manufacturing operation; Follow up support of to ten days’ in-depth consultancy – to introduce, for example, lean manufacturing, product or process innovations; Best practice activities, training and workshop activities. National contact for MAS 0845 658 9600 http://www.mas.dti.gov.uk/
	Onesixsigma.com onesixsigma.com is the leading independent information portal for the Six Sigma, Lean and Business Excellence professional in Europe. It provides extensive learning, development, networking and marketing opportunities. Offering informative articles, white papers, case studies and interviews with key figures in the industry, we also proudly feature a unique, comprehensive and interactive Glossary of terms and tools. The latest quality job opportunities and the top training & networking events are easily accessible to our users. For organisations, excellent marketing opportunities are available with our online listings of Business Improvement Service Providers, and unparalleled benchmarking services through our offline specialist User Group meetings. Established in 2003, we have grown to become the hub for the Six Sigma and Lean community by concentrating on the changing needs and requirements of the industry. Focused on Europe, we remain autonomous, unbiased and are truly practitioner led. Visit www.onesixsigma.com or call 0870 145 1616 to be part of the community.
	Automotives Insight Published by the emerging markets specialists Business Monitor International, the Automotives Insight series brings you an independent and informed look at worldwide automotive markets. Split into five regional publications covering Asia, Western Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, the Middle East & Africa and the Americas - the Insights focus on trend analysis and market forecasts, projecting forward an event’s implications to discern future policy issues, while tackling legislative moves to track government designs. www.autoinsight.com is designed to complement the publications and allows subscribers access to the full content, as well as providing the added flexibility of exploring the fully searchable archive by county, topic or keyword. To sign up for a free trial to the insight, please contact Leila Scott, Marketing Manager, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7246 5131 or e-mail: lscott@businessmonitor.com. For further information on the wealth of information Business Monitor International provides, please check out our website: www.businessmonitor.com
	Supply Chain Market The Information Source for the Supply Chain Industry Supply Chain Market is the premier sourcing site for the supply chain and logistics industry. Supply Chain Market's goal is to help buyers identify and select suppliers. Over the years, Supply Chain Market has achieved an unparalleled reputation for the development, organization, and presentation of information necessary for IT users. Visitors are enriched with valuable information that can improve your business and make it more profitable. For more information, please visit www.supplychainmarket.com
	Business Insights – Consumer Goods Portfolio Business Insights' portfolio of consumer goods management reports are designed to help you make well informed and timely business decisions. We understand the problems facing today's consumer goods executives when trying to drive your business forward, and appreciate the importance of accurate, up-to-date, incisive, product, market and company analysis. We help you to crystallize your business decisions. Our Consumer Goods portfolio of reports can be used across a wide range of business functions to assess market conditions and devise future strategies and cover the food, drink, health, cosmetics, toiletries, dairy categories and key consumer issues including eRetail and marketing. For more information, visit http://www.globalbusinessinsights.com/pahome.asp?id=CG
	International Trade Today Magazine Research shows that companies trading internationally have higher productivity, better research and development, higher value jobs and are more profitable. International Trade Today magazine is the leading independent provider of country, industry and management analysis for exporters and importers. For 70 years we have delivered vital business intelligence to influential decision-makers around the world. Our independence makes us a trusted and valuable resource for international companies, financial institutions and government agencies. Understand the strategies for doing business overseas with International Trade Today magazine, UK addresses subscribe free today. (Coupon code: EMS) www.internationaltradetoday.co.uk/subscribe
	2PLM 2PLM e-zine is a biweekly e-zine addressing Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development Management and Product Data Management www.johnstark.com
	Supply and Demand Executive Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for successful supply chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. www.sdcexec.com
	VDI-Z Integrierte Produktion Integrated Manufacturing Discusses the whole manufacturing process and represents the variety of manufacturing technologies Contains applied technical reports of leading companies, who successfully implemented new technologies and innovative solutions in manufacturing Delivers up to date R&D manufacturing news http://www.vdi-z.de
	ManuBiz ManuBiz is an online B2B community for the delivery of technology solutions, resources and services to decision-makers in manufacturing companies. ManuBiz brings together consultants, industry experts, technology suppliers and decision-makers into a single site focused on helping manufacturers align technology with their business needs. A Solutions-Oriented Approach: From ERP and open controls to electronic commerce and enterprise integration, ManuBiz champions the smart use of all technologies. With information that is built around the key issues of manufacturing technology, ManuBiz intends to help its audience adapt as the technology changes. www.manubiz.com
	Industry Europe www.industryeurope.net
	Supply Network Supply Network showcases innovation and collaboration in FMCG throughout Europe, highlighting best practice and insights from retailers, suppliers and service providers. The magazine cuts a vertical slice through industries to focus on the necessary complex network of supply relationships. Supply Network has 25,000 readers in 35 countries across Europe and we also reach our community through a Web based news outlet, an innovative ‘flickable’ version of our magazines online and a regular email newsletter. Contact Supply Network on +44 1603 660885 or visit www.supplyeurope.net
	RFIDWorld.com.cn RFIDWorld.com.cn is the most popular website for RFID vendors and users in China, providing free daily news, informative articles about RFID technology. with more than 80,000 hits daily, RFIDWorld.com.cn offers its 20,000 registered members a comprehensive online platform to exhibit their RFID products and communicate with RFID solution seekers.
	TOTAL QUALITY.info TOTAL QUALITY.info is the independent german information portal for all Total Quality Management themes as well as areas and topics relevant to TQM. It covers an extensive dictionary of TQM abbreviations and explanations, supplies a list of TQM users and suppliers and practice reports, holds a job exchange area as well as event listings and recommendations for specialised books. For more information please go to: www.total-quality.info
	National Association of Manufacturers The NAM’s mission is to advocate on behalf of its members to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to U.S. economic growth and to increase understanding among policymakers, the media and the general public about the vital role of manufacturing in America’s economic and national security for today and in the future. The NAM is the leading advocate of a pro-growth, pro-manufacturing agenda. The NAM is a partner in reinforcing the legislative and regulatory activities of its member firms. The NAM is a primary source for information on manufacturers’ contributions to innovation and productivity. For more information, visit www.nam.org
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