Inaugural Automotive Conference to Strengthen Working Relationships Between Chinese and North American Supply Chains

Inaugural Automotive Conference to Strengthen Working Relationships Between Chinese and North American Supply Chains

December 05, 2006

    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 .

    For more information, please contact:

     Leslie Santos-Cotham,
     Automotive Industry Action Group 
     Tel:   [phone]

SOURCE  Automotive Industry Action Group