When:	7:30 - 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Where:	2675 Bellingham (Automation Alley Headquarters), Troy, MI 48083
Speakers:
Bruce M. Belzowski Associate Director and Assistant Research Scientist Automotive Analysis Division (formerly OSAT) University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) Bruce M. Belzowski, Associate Director and Assistant Research Scientist, received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Michigan, respectively. At UMTRI, he has authored research reports focusing on a variety of automotive topics including product development, manufacturer-supplier-dealer relations, globalization, information technology, knowledge management, and human resources. His current research topics include powertrain strategies and globalization of the automotive industry. He is co-director of UMTRI’s China Automotive Program and Powertrain Strategies Program.   Dr. Jamie C. Hsu Professor Management and Engineering Lawrence Technological Univ. Former Executive Director, GM Global Technology Management Jamie C. Hsu is a Professor at Management and Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He teaches MBA students on Strategic Management and Leadership. He specializes in strategic management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, technology management, global collaboration, business planning, and career development. He also consults GM and other China institutes on special management programs. Prior to Lawrence Technological University, he was an Executive Director at GM Global Technology Management. There he was responsible for establishing GM’s global technology strategy and managing the portfolio of advanced programs. He was in charge of global technology collaboration between GM North America, GM China, GM Daewoo, Suzuki, Subaru, and Isuzu. Dr. Hsu received his PhD from Brown University.
Agenda:
7:30 – 8:00 am Registration 8:00 – 9:00 am Seminar by Mr. Bruce M. Belzowski Title: Inside China: The Chinese View their Automotive Future Seminar Intro: This talk will focus on updating our previous research on China's automotive industry. We will look at China's current and future market, the relationships among foreign and domestic manufacturers and suppliers, and the external challenges of infrastructure, air quality, and oil supply. 9:00 – 9:30 am Q & As 9:30 – 10:30 am Seminar by Dr. Jamie C. Hsu Title: Trend and Strategy in the Auto Industry key topics: - the mega trends in the world - technology and societal changes - challenges and opportunities in the auto industry - strategic options for China and Taiwan's auto industry 10:30 – 11:00 am Q & As 11:00 am The end of the seminar
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