SPECIAL NOTICE -- FINALIZED AGENDA AND SPEAKERS FOR TACOM/INDUSTRY LOGISTICS DATA SYMPOSIUM The US Army Tank-automotive & Armaments Command sponsored the 9th Annual TACOM/Industry Logistics Data Symposium, April 4-6 at the Northfield Hilton, Troy, Mich. The theme of the symposium was "Military Logistics to 2010 and Beyond". The Michigan chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) provided administrative support in planning this event. The TACOM sponsored symposium brought together over 450 government and industry representatives to discuss issues and concerns relevant to the constant changes in the logistics environment. The morning briefings, exhibits and afternoon break-out session topics reflected all aspects of the future of military logistics and provided insight on future military concepts and strategies. Representatives from the government and industry described the logistical and technical support required to meet the Department of Defense mission. The presentations focused on the Transformation of the Army; Logistics Modernization; 21st Century NATO Cooperative Logistics Support; New Strategies; New Technologies; Research & Development; Force Projection; Future of the Army Force Structure; Future Maintenance Technologies; Future Combat Vehicles; Current Initiatives in Acquisition/Logistics Reform; Contractors on the Battlefield and 21st Century Transportation. The symposium received rave reviews from the attendees and continues to be recognized as a world class event. The briefings will be available for viewing on a website. The website is under construction at this time and will be advertised when it is completed. To view this announcement in its entirety including the finalized agenda and speakers visit TACOM's website at: http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/events WEB: Click here to view this announcement in its entirety, http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/events. Posted 04/20/00 (W-SN447017).

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