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Monday, August 2

Morning Session 7:30–1:00

World Class Manufacturing: Manufacturing Strategies and Technologies for Global Competitiveness

Afternoon Session 1:30–4:30

World Class Product Process Development

Lean Six Sigma: Best Enterprise Practices in the Automotive Industry

Information Technology: Balancing Cost and Value in the Automotive Enterprise

Tuesday, August 3

Morning Session 7:30–1:00

World Class Manufacturing

Building a Major Manufacturing Facility: The Companies, the Regulatory Agencies and the Communities

Afternoon Session 1:30–4:30

Product Lifecycle Management: Back to the Future

Manufacturing Competitiveness Forum

Wednesday, August 4

Automotive Session 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Auto 2004: The Perfect Storm

Thursday, August 5

Automotive Session 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Auto 2004: The Perfect Storm

Afternoon Breakout Sessions:

Riding the Storm Out: A Business Case for Abiding by the Basic Rules of Engagement in the Automotive Industry

Advanced Power Technology Forum

Friday, August 6

Automotive Session 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Auto 2004: The Perfect Storm