The ninth annual Automotive Outlook Symposium was held at the Detroit branch on May 30–31, 2002 and drew industry analysts from vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, and consulting firms. The Thursday session (co-sponsored by J. D. Power and Associates) featured roundtable discussions on the issues of labor and production costs. The Friday session featured presentations on the industry outlook from various perspectives. Additionally, 34 analysts contributed forecasts to the 2002–2003 consensus outlook.
