[November 08, 2004] Formation Systems Launches Live Webcast Series and Schedules First Event for November 12, 2004 SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 8, 2004 -- Free Webcast to Address Accelerating New Product Introductions with Product Lifecycle Management Software Formation Systems, a leading provider of product development solutions for the food and beverage, specialty chemical and consumer packaged goods industries, kicks off a series of live, informational Webcasts on product lifecycle management (PLM). The first event in the series is scheduled for November 12, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. EST. The Webcast, "Accelerating New Product Introductions and Success with Product Lifecycle Management," features industry experts addressing how manufacturers like Coca-Cola, Rich Products and Barber Foods are using automated PLM software to enhance their product development and innovation processes. Webcast speakers include George Young, principal, Kalypso Partners, LLC, and Ian Finley, vice president of marketing, Formation Systems. Webcast attendees will each receive a copy of the CIMdata report, "Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Definition." Registration is free and can be done online through the following link: http://www.formationsystems.com/webinars/plmwebinar.asp The second Webcast in the series will address the compliance issues associated with the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) and how Formation Systems' flagship software Optiva is enabling food and beverage manufacturers to meet the legislation's requirements. Other Webcasts in the series will be announced in the future. About Formation Systems Formation Systems' mission is to ensure a company's best ideas become the world's greatest products. Formation Systems customers include companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, Groupe Danone, Cadbury Schweppes plc, GE Plastics, Akzo Nobel, Kerry Group plc, Barber Foods, Rich Products, Parfums Christian Dior, Yves Rocher, RPM and The Valspar Corporation. Formation Systems' Optiva product development software and unique implementation approach offer customers high return, low risk and quick time to benefit. Founded in 1995, Formation Systems is privately held and headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts. For more information visit the corporate Website at www.formationsystems.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]