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Supply chain forum highlights VIC successes

Victorian automotive supply chain businesses are effectively responding to the changing industry landscape by reshaping their operations, transitioning to other markets and developing new products – that was the message at the Automotive Supply Chain Transition Outcomes Forum on 28 March. It was the first event of its type hosted by the Victorian Government, and brought together almost 60 automotive local supply chain businesses.
The event’s presenters, including Brian Hughes from CME Engineering, Bernard Brussow from Backwell IXL and Dean Haritos from MH Group of Companies, provided insight about how they have successfully transitioned to other markets and found new growth opportunities.
The forum was also attended by Minister for Industry and Employment Wade Noonan.
The Victorian Government’s Automotive Supply Chain Transition Program (ASCTP has, to date, helped 44 companies undertake 62 projects to help them develop and implement a plan for transition.
The ASCTP is part of the Automotive Transition Plan (www.ecodev.vic.gov.au/auto) to help Victorian automotive businesses transition into new markets, retrain and find sustainable new work for workers, and attract investment into the communities most affected by the closure of automotive manufacturing.
With the pending closure of Toyota and Holden later this year, the Government has extended applications beyond 30 June 2017.
For more information about ASCTP and to apply, visit www.business.vic.gov.au/asctp or call 13 22 15.
 

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