Date Monday 30th June 2008
Time 10:30 - 15:00
Venue Oaktree Conference Centre, Coventry

The Chinese economy and aerospace sector are experiencing strong growth, and China has been identified as an important source of cost-effective manufacturing. However, these opportunities are accompanied by a number of challenges. The management of worldwide operations is more complex, diverse and uncertain.

This MAA briefing combines valuable aerospace market knowledge with real-world experience from companies already doing business in China. The event also includes a valuable session on strategic sourcing and improved supply chain performance.

Agenda:
10.30 Registration, coffee and networking
11.00 Session One
Welcome & introduction (John Burrows - Business Development Manager - MAA)
The aerospace market in China (David Scotter – Director Market Development - SBAC)
Doing business in China (Vince Cunningham – China-Britain Business Council)
Establishing a manufacturing facility in China – Lessons (Learned Mark Johnson – Managing Director - Avingtrans)
12.45 Lunch & networking
13.30 Session Two
Strategic sourcing & improved supply chain performance (Chris Bocking – Director - Alatal)
Development of opportunities in China (Bill Woon – East Midlands China Business Bureau)
Regional links with Chinese universities (Phil Webb – Nottingham University)
15.30 Coffee, networking & close

Registration
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