Specifically designed for senior manufacturing executives, the e-cognition briefings examine the exciting new world of e-manufacturing, equipping you with the tools to successfully take advantage of the new developments.

TODAY
Even when the hype is stripped away the Internet is having a profound effect on every aspect of our life, and manufacturing is no different. Nicholas Sheele, President of Ford Europe and Chairman of the DTI’s Manufacturing 2020 panel in the Government’s Foresight initiative, identified the Internet revolution as “the catalyst and prime enabler for the most radical change in manufacturing since the industrial revolution”. He went on to say “it will impose real time transparency on everything from the point of sale to the initial point of raw material manufacture”.

A quick look at the analyst’s projections proves the point. Gartner Group predicts that web-based business to business sales traffic will move from $145 billion in 1999 to $7.29 trillion in 2004, and others predict even more.

TOMORROW
All this is very exciting and interesting but, when the chips are down, how do traditional manufacturing organisations develop and grow into this e-business world? What is practical, what is the best route map, where should you start and where can you gain the greatest benefits? How can you cut through the hype and find the gold nuggets that will help your business prosper and grow?

The e-cognition briefings are designed to address the specific effects, risks and opportunities which the Internet and e-business present for manufacturers.