Honeycomb Connect launches the Defense Manufacturers Network

Honeycombs Defense Manufacturers Network (DMN") has been created to provide a new level of networking and intelligence for key personnel at companies supplying the defense market -- CEOs, Presidents, VPs, Directors, senior procurement and commercialization/marketing executives.

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) November 8, 2004 -- With the launch of a new executive peer (e2e") community in Defense Manufacturing, Honeycomb Connect (www.honeycombconnect.com) continues to establish its position as the source senior executives turn to for industry networking and intelligence.

Networking and idea sharing is becoming increasingly important in todays defense environment. From Missile Defense to Future Combat Systems (FCS) and Joint Strike Fighters (JSF) defense projects are increasingly utilizing multiple contractors. Communication amongst defense manufacturers, sharing best practices and joint problem solving have become some of the most vital elements in building defense projects, budgets and schedules. Defense executives now more than ever need to network with peers in order to maintain and expedite the rate of research, development, testing, evaluation and procurement of their products. New challenges such as RFID implementation, manufacturing excellence and the changing face of 'traditional contracts makes constant communication and thought sharing vital to success.

Honeycombs Defense Manufacturers Network (DMN") has been created to provide a new level of networking and intelligence for key personnel at companies supplying the defense market -- CEOs, Presidents, VPs, Directors, senior procurement and commercialization/marketing executives. DMN provides a forum for the dissemination and discussion of information and ideas concerning the procurement process, development, marketing, and sales and provides access to experts to debate key issues and a platform to discuss and evaluate potential solutions.

Some of the issues being developed for the forum include:
-Adapting for Information Warfare contract challenges
-Collaborating with SME's for manufacturing contracts
-Compliance training
-Dynamically positioned inventory   
-Employee security clearance
-Federal requirements for small business participation
-Partnering w/ foreign firms
-Imbedded contractors
-Six Sigma   
-Network-centric warfare
-Military/government privatization
-No-bid contracts
-Procurement policy
-RFID

Utilizing Honeycombs unique profiling expertise, DMN members will be matched into focused cells of like-minded defense executives based on surveying and analysis of job functions, information requirements and preferences. Members will receive biographies for each executive in their cell; participate in eight e2e web meetings throughout the year on specific issues and topics they have requested; participate in a year end face-to-face conference with members from other defense cells; and have access to targeted and highly relevant information, news and services tailored to their interests

With the launch of the Defense Manufacturers Network, Honeycomb Connect (www.honeycombconnect.com) continues to establish its position as the source senior executives turn to for industry networking and intelligence. Honeycomb already manages numerous e2e communities in other industries including Life Sciences, Government, Human Resources.

With offices in North America and Europe, Honeycomb Connect is a leader in e2e networking and creating focused membership-based communities of senior-level executives. Honeycomb empowers executives to more effectively build business intelligence through a mix of traditional and new media communication channels, and networking opportunities. Honeycomb facilitates regular, ongoing contact, discussion, publications, research, and interactive conferences amongst its members. Content is customized around the issues and concerns specific to each community.    

To be fully effective in an executive role you cannot operate within a single corporate bubble devoid of outside intelligence, says John Hughes, CEO of Honeycomb Connect."What we do is intriguingly simple" adds Hughes. We bring people together for mutual benefit. Although we utilize advanced technology to facilitate a more effective medium for relationship building and knowledge sharing, we recognize the importance of basic human interaction and the benefits of putting people together in an environment that facilitates relationships, discussion and debate."

Honeycomb Connect is a division of Honeycomb Worldwide Inc. (www.honeycombworldwide.com), an international leader in executive networking, event management, web conferencing, publishing, digital media and research with offices in North America and Europe.

For more information on Honeycomb Connect, visit www.honeycombconnect.com.

For further information, quotations or references contact Jordan Cooperman, Director of Online Marketing Honeycomb Worldwide: jcooperman@honeycombworldwide.com; or by phone: 416-977-6555 x225.

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