Supply Chain and Quality Conference

The inaugural SCAC/AIAG Supply Chain and Quality Conference will draw constituents from both the South Carolina Automotive Council and the Automotive Industry Action Group to share best practices, discuss the latest trends and technology innovations, learn critical policy changes and evaluate key strategies for decision making in the disrupted industry.

Influential OEM and Tier 1 leaders and industry experts will present key topics which are impacting the industry today and will be critical for the future. Numerous networking opportunities will help facilitate new business connections and continued success.

Date: August 24-25, 2017

Location: Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29403

General Sessions:

OEM Keynote 1: Manufacturing and Sourcing Plans (Volvo)

OEM Keynote 2: Manufacturing Update and Future Trends (Mercedes Benz)

Shifting Tides: Administration Effects on the Automotive Industry
SC Port, Trade and Customs – Changes to Impact Logistics
Impact of Connectivity and Mobility on the Supply Chain
3rd Party Information Security: Cybersecurity
New Strategies & Innovations to Drive Supply Chain Efficiency
Connecting the Dots in the Automotive Supply Chain

Breakout Sessions:

Managing Complexity in Your Supply Chain - Global Standard for Supply Chain Management Process: MMOG/LE
Industry 4.0/SMART Manufacturing: Road Map to Digitalization
Supplier Quality IATF 16949:2016
Quality Tracking Program - Polytron Use Case

Networking Reception at Charleston Marriott at end of day one.

As a special addition, pre-conference events the morning of Aug 24: