Ten Top Internet Companies To Bring The Latest In E-Commerce Business Tools To The Consumer Electronics Industry

27-Apr-00

As sponsors of the Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA) Business Solutions Series 2000, ten leading-edge Internet companies will showcase the latest e-commerce business tools to help manufacturers and retailers tackle two of today's leading business challenges: product returns and using the Internet to grow profits. The CEA conference runs May 17-18, 2000, at the Hyatt Regency in Los Angeles, California. CEA Business Solutions Series 2000's ten sponsors include: - Argent Trading, www.argenttrading.com, allows companies to sell assets that have suffered a significant loss of value at a fair price by trading goods and services online. - BlastRadius.com, www.blastradius.com, works with companies to streamline business interactions, lower transaction costs and optimize responsiveness to supply and demand.- Cycore, www.cycore.com, a graphics software company, specializes in the development of 3D technologies for the Internet, particularly animation technology that provides realistic and interactive 3D presentations of products. - ECnet.com, www.ecnet.com, an e-market provider for the high-tech manufacturing industry, combines an integrated suite of Internet-based supply chain management services with a digital marketplace for electronic components.- etown.com, www.etown.com, an online resource for consumer electronics commerce, content and community, helps consumers find products that they like, find the best deals to get those products and get the most out of them. - How2TV.com, www.how2tv.com, uses the audio, video and interactive capabilities of the Web to provide a fun and informative way for consumers to learn how to assemble, install and use everyday products. - Levin Consulting, www.levinconsulting.com, specializes in strategy and tactical implementation relating to the sales and marketing of products for the United States, Canada and Europe. - RedTagBiz.com, www.redtagbiz.com, provides a way for manufacturers and retailers to buy or sell opportunity and replenishable continuity merchandise cost-efficiently and reliably.- ReturnCentral.com, www.returncentral.com, provides Internet-based solutions for retail returns management such as its Virtual Returns Desk that combines return authorization, carrier specific shipping labels and pick-up scheduling into retailers' shopping sites. - Siras.com, www.siras.com, helps manufacturers and retailers control their return costs using proprietary, patented technology developed by Nintendo.The conference will feature demonstrations and case studies from these sponsors along with a series of panel discussions, including more than 20 business technology experts such as Jerry Storch, President, Financial Services and New Businesses, Target Corp., and Jaclyn Easton, e-commerce author of StrikingItRich.com. The program is aimed at helping conference attendees learn how to use technology to improve their competitiveness and lower their costs from returns.Specifically, CEA Business Solutions Series 2000 covers business issues from online retailing, Web site development and supply chain management to training programs, call centers and business partnerships. Through an examination of in-depth case studies and accompanying panel discussions, attendees to the first day of the conference will learn how companies are using training, technology and customer service to reduce their returns. On the second day, attendees will hear about e-commerce and supply chain management on the Internet. Companies are using Internet technology to enhance their productivity, manage their inventory and increase sales. Beyond getting a look at the competition, attendees can meet with the companies who can help them streamline their businesses. While learning from conference sponsors about their services and products, attendees also can network with industry colleagues and share their own experiences during an evening reception to be held on May 17.To register for the conference or check out the full list of conference speakers and sessions, visit http://www.CE.org or phone CEA at 703 907 7600. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), a sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), represents more than 600 US companies involved in the development, manufacturing and distribution of audio, video, mobile electronics, communications, information technology, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services, that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, these companies account for more than $60 billion in annual sales.CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Your Source for Workstyle and Lifestyle Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.