In a boost to the automotive industry, the Eastern Cape Automotive Cluster has begun to introduce the internationally acclaimed Total Production Maintenance approach to manufacturing into South Africa. The programme which is the cornerstone of the burgeoning India and Japanese automotive industries is to be piloted at five Nelson Mandela Bay suppliers before an extended roll-out to the Eastern Cape supply chain. Initial participants include CRH Africa, Natstan Wire, Tenneco, Lumotech and SJM … [Read more...] about Increasing the global competitiveness of local suppliers

