SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The first-ever summit for
greater cooperation and development between the Chinese and North American
automotive supply chains will be held on April 23 - 24, 2007, in Shanghai,
jointly sponsored by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and China
Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). The inaugural summit will be
produced by Shanghai International Auto Parts Sourcing Center (APSIS).
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With the theme "Cooperation, Exchange and Development is a Win-Win
Situation," the 2007 China-US Automotive Supply Chain Summit will be the
platform for automotive executives to better understand supply chain and
governmental requirements, as well as strategies for further development.
The two-day program will feature speakers comprising purchasing directors and
other senior management from DaimlerChrysler Corp., Ford Motor Co. and
General Motors Corp.; leaders from BAW, SAIC and CHANA; and representatives
from Chinese suppliers. Topics of interest include:
* Quality Criteria and Core Elements of the North American Automotive
Supply Chain.
* Globalization Expectations from the Chinese Government for Domestic
Suppliers Serving the North American and Global Market.
* Development Strategies of North American Suppliers and Cooperation
with
Tier Two and Three Chinese Suppliers.
* Risk Management of Exported Chinese-Made Auto Products.
Executives from automotive OEMs and suppliers are encouraged to attend
the conference, as well as quality managers and professionals.
More information about the summit will be available on AIAG's Web site at
http://www.aiag.org or APSIS' Web site at http://www.apsis.com.cn .
About AIAG
Founded in 1982, AIAG is a globally recognized organization where OEMs
and suppliers unite to address and resolve issues affecting the worldwide
automotive supply chain. AIAG's goals are to reduce cost and complexity
through collaboration; improve product quality, health, safety and the
environment; and optimize speed to market throughout the supply chain.
Headquartered in the metro Detroit area, its more than 1,500 member companies
include North American, European and Asia-Pacific OEMs and suppliers to the
automotive industry. Additional information is available on the Internet at
http://www.aiag.org .
About CAAM
CAAM is a nationwide automotive industry association of Chinese
automotive vehicle, motorcycle, auto parts and auto related enterprises and
groups, which is legally established in accordance with the principles of
equality and volunteerism. Its business areas include the study of
economics, innovation and technology within the automotive industry,
suggestions to the government on development plans and policies, trends of
the domestic and international automotive market, industry statistics under
the authorization of the government, sponsorships of activities to promote
communication between international automotive industry organizations and
organization of exhibition conferences to help member enterprises engage the
domestic and international market under government authorization. More
information is available on the Internet at http://www.caam.org.cn/ .
About APSIS
Shanghai International Auto Parts Sourcing Center (APSIS) is a platform
providing comprehensive sourcing service with headquarters located in An
Ting, Shanghai. Joint investors include the China Association of Automobile
Manufacturers (CAAM), National Center of Supervision and Inspection on Motor
Vehicle Products Quality (Shanghai) (SMVIC), Shanghai International
Automobile City Development Co., Ltd (SIAD) and Shanghai Automotive Industry
Corporation Group (SAIC).
As a cutting edge company with worldwide prestige, APSIS provides
recommendations on quality controls, long-distance and on-site logistics
support to the global supply chain. With neutrality, professionalism and
accessibility, APSIS builds an effective communications platform for domestic
auto parts suppliers and international purchasers. Additional information is
available on the Internet at http://www.apsis.com.cn .
