Survival within Economic Turmoil: Strategies and Actions for the Manufacturing Industry

Survival within Economic Turmoil: Strategies and Actions for the Manufacturing Industry

Webinar Abstract

Event Type: Webinar

When: Wednesday 21st January 2009

Cost: FREE

As the global economic downturn intensifies its grip on the manufacturing industry, it becomes critical for businesses to define short, mid and long-term steps to maximising profitability and freeing up working capital.

This webinar hosted by Thomas Brand and Engelbert Wimmer drew on recent business experiences to give you comprehensive advice and guidance whilst navigating these turbulent times.

Featuring client case studies:

Moving through the economic downturn: a way forward for the automotive industry
Hear how this automotive supplier quickly got back to profit in challenging economic times by developing an enterprise-wide performance improvement programme.

Inalfa Roof Systems - Minimising costs through a restructure of Operations, Engineering and Purchasing
Discover how Inalfa Roof Systems mitigated the risk of potentially damaging cost overruns.

Fiat Auto - Maximising performance improvement by consistent cost control
In an unstable economic climate, learn how Fiat Auto has delivered cost savings of over €100 million

Key topics:

Design, develop and implement an enterprise-wide improvement plan to return profits

Analyse the impact of the economic environment: determine the winners and losers

Utilise Lean, SRM and R&D strategies to operational efficiency

Review your manufacturing footprint and assess necessary changes to improve efficiencies

Assess collaboration opportunities in your industry and others

Define and discuss the outlook ahead - what impact will the next 6-12 months have?

Presented By

Engelbert Wimmer,
Global Head of Manufacturing Industries, PA Consulting

Since joining PA in April 2006 as a member of the practice Engelbert has specialised in the automotive sector. He has worked for a number of automotive blue-chip firms on topics ranging from the innovation process to product and process improvement.

Engelbert combines in-depth process and business knowledge of the automotive industry with expertise in delivering complex re-engineering projects for clients. He has led major process re-engineering and change programmes and has in-depth experience of delivering substantial benefits by improving organisations' 'strategy implementation' ability. His expertise is frequently quoted on issues such as automotive sales and after-sales performance improvement.

Testimonials

"I found the conference very interesting. It excelled my expectations"
Operations Director, Belmay

"Assessing the changes required to improve efficiences"
Financial Controller, Actavis

"General understanding of the ways and strategies for the economic crisis"
Director, SCLP

"Actions to slow down the rate of recession"
Purchasing Manager, Air Products PLC

"Practical actions to drive revenue and margins"
VP, The Revere Group

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