[May 03, 2004] Tecnomatix to Share Lean Manufacturing Insight at NEPCON East Panel Discussion Hosted by SMT Magazine HERZLIA, Israel --(Business Wire)-- May 3, 2004 -- Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: TCNO), the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM), will share its experiences in implementing lean manufacturing in the electronics industry at a roundtable panel at NEPCON East on May 5, hosted at the Hynes Auditorium in Boston, Massachusetts. The discussion panel, which will be moderated by SMT Editor-in-Chief Gail Flower, will address several topics, including: -- The role of strategic supply chain management in electronics manufacturing -- The relationship between supply chain management and the rest of the manufacturing operation -- Automated vs. manual systems -- Tracking supplies on hand? -- The level of integration between execution and planning systems -- How lean manufacturing will affect production in the future Although lean manufacturing may mean many things to different segments of industry, it is not a new concept in electronics companies, especially those practicing just-in-time, Kan Ban and other practices, such as design for manufacturability. This panel looks at many aspects of electronics assembly. Eliminating the steps involved when material is not moving plays an important part in lean manufacturing. The panelists represent the automation equipment market, the electronics manufacturing service providers (EMS), the original equipment manufacturers from many companies using a high-level of electronics assemblies, and the software industry. Tecnomatix will share its insights on software-enabled lean manufacturing, and how MPM solutions can provide a foundation for lean initiatives by defining, simulating, managing and executing lean production processes. A case study from Schneider Electric will also be presented, addressing the many benefits Schneider realized by using MPM as the basis for its lean manufacturing programs. For more information, or to sign up for the event, visit www.nepconeast.com. About Tecnomatix Technologies and eMPower Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. is the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM). Today's leading global manufacturers are adopting MPM solutions to expand revenue potential and reduce costs by accelerating product introductions, shortening time to volume, and optimizing production execution. eMPower enables our customers to succeed with its collaborative, open platform and applications for defining, simulating, managing, and executing manufacturing processes across the extended enterprise. For more information on eMPower products and solutions for MPM, please visit www.tecnomatix.com. This press release includes forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements may relate to the Company's plans, objectives and expected financial and operating results. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, market demand for Tecnomatix products and services, long sales cycles, new product developments, assimilating future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties of the business, refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tecnomatix undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]