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AIDC Eastern Cape Localisation Supermarket Takes Stock

AIDC Eastern Cape’s Localisation Supermarket  – a physical showcase and online catalogue of automotive components currently imported, and for which Tier 1 suppliers seeking local alternatives, is giving impetus to the South African Automotive Masterplan’s targets to transform the automotive supply chain.

According to the AIDC Eastern Cape, who initiated the project with the Eastern Cape Automotive Industry Forum, bids have been made by local companies to produce 25% of the parts listed in the Localisation Supermarket.

15 viable RFQ’s to supply a range of parts have been submitted to Tier 1 suppliers in the Eastern Cape since its launch. Two of the 15 RFQs were submitted by non-B-BBEE local companies in the quest to achieve the targeted 60% local content.

If these are accepted, the result would be increased inclusiveness of 2nd and 3rd tier Black-owned automotive component and associated materials manufacturers, and a contribution to local content in South African made vehicles, the AIDC EC said.

SAAM 2035 has set a target to increase local content from 39% to 60% and to transform and deepen the automotive supply chain.  According to the SAAM2035 report, an increase in the contribution of Black-owned suppliers’ automotive GVA within the economy to 25% of the Tier 2 and Tier 3 total is achievable.

“Every effort must be made to attain this target”, the AIDC EC said. “If we do, an additional R68bn in economic gross value added (GVA) will be injected into the economy, doubling the present impact of the automotive industry on South Africa’s economy and creating an additional 49 000 jobs.”

In phase 2 of the project, new parts will be added to the catalogue with plans in place to have a regular inflow of opportunities in the supermarket.

“The supermarket, among other projects, is equipping black suppliers with the opportunity and partnerships, including access to funding agencies like the ECDC and IDC, that will enable them to more easily access the automotive supply chain, which has stringent quality and technical certification requirements,” the AIDCEC said.

The Localisation Supermarket is an innovative permanent exhibition of automotive components that are not produced locally.  It provides tangible and transparent access to localisation opportunities in the Eastern Cape’s automotive supply chain, for black suppliers to participate meaningfully and to strengthen the manufacturing base of the sector. The supermarket is aimed at driving localisation to widen the manufacturing base and promote inclusivity of black suppliers.

Suppliers are able to view parts virtually, online and then express an interest on the platform after which the AIDC will engage eligible suppliers through a RFQ process.

“Many of the parts require a high level of technical expertise, and therefore successful suppliers need to comply with stringent international quality standards. We understand these real and valid barriers to entry and will work with qualifying suppliers to equip them to enter the supply chain, including access to finance,” the AIDC EC said.

Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development Environmental Affairs and Tourism MEC Mlungisi Gerald Mvoko said the Province’s collaboration with the AIDC and industry, including the Eastern Cape Automotive Industry Forum (ECAIF) was “paying dividends”.

https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eastern-capes-localisation-supermarket-sees-healthy-uptake-2020-11-04/rep_id:4136 

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Company: AIDC Eastern Cape

Contact: Hoosain Mahomed

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Website: www.aidcec.co.za

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