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Project Reference : D12001009  
English Title : A Comprehensive Study, Pilot Program and Strategic Roadmap for Metal Components Manufacturing SMEs to Diversify into High Value-Added End-Products Business  
Chinese Title : 金屬部件中小型製造商進軍高增值成品業務之全面研究、先導計劃及策略性藍圖  
Target Sector : Other Manufacturing Industries
Project Nature : Process/product/technology development or improvement
Project Deliverables : (i) A questionnaire survey with 300 metal parts manufacturers and a half-day on site study for 25 manufacturers.

(ii) An in-depth study on the market opportunities, product trends and technology requirements to evaluate the feasibility of diversification into high value-added products.

(iii) 4 half-day seminars to disseminate the study findings, common gap and solutions in business diversification.

(iv) Strategic development advice for the 12 pilot companies on product design, manufacturing set up and operation practices.

(v) 4 half-day sharing sessions on strategy, operations management systems and technologies adopted or to be adopted by pilot companies for business diversification.

(vi) A strategic roadmap guidebook on business diversification strategies and roadmap towards high value-added end-product sectors for metal parts manufacturing SMEs.

 
Project Duration (Months) : 23  
Commencement Date : 01/10/2012 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Completion Date : 31/08/2014 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Grantee : The Hong Kong Metals Manufacturers Association Limited  
Collaborating Organisation(s) : The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business Limited
Hong Kong Metal Merchants Association
Hong Kong Diecasting and Foundry Association Limited
Hong Kong Auto Parts Industry Association Limited
Implementation Agent(s) : Hong Kong Productivity Council
Fund Approved : HK$ 912,600