INNOVATION - A SOUTH AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE

What should automotive manufacturers and suppliers be focusing on to become innovation leaders? Is there anything unique about South African innovation in the automotive industry?

A South African approach to innovation will be discussed by Professors Niek du Preez and Koot Pieterse at the AIDC's Automotive Industry Conference 2009. Supplier Development is crucial to the success of the automotive industry in South Africa, and it is for this reason that it is the focus of the second day of the conference.

The first day of the conference takes the form of a plenary session, with government and industry heavyweights debating whether Vision 202 is fantasy or reality, as well as whether the SA automotive industry deserves a bailout. The second day sees delegates focus on specific areas of interest: Supply Chain Development, Supplier Development and Skills Development & Training.

The Automotive Industry Conference is being held in Port Elizabeth on 7 and 8 October as part of the South African Automotive Week.

Registrations for the conference are still open, register online today!