Infocomm backs PEIE's Smart Manufacturing

"Infocomm's very excited about supporting PEIE, the conference agenda is dynamic and will examine manufacturing trends that over the next 12 to 24 months will have an impact on Oman-based jobs, companies and markets," said Karim Rahemtulla, CEO, Infocomm. According to Rahemtulla: "When manufacturers understand the forces pushing change they're better poised for growth and as an ICT firm we're here to help Oman's manufacturers tackle those forces."

Smart Manufacturing 2007 will look closely at the role of innovation in the manufacturing process and according to Mohammed Al Maskari, Director General, Knowledge Oasis Muscat: "In today's knowledge economy, you're only as good as your last idea. Smart Manufacturing attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the role of innovation in business and the strategies needed to foster it. They'll find out how to separate the good ideas, the bad and the ugly - especially with limited resources. We've speakers from Oman, Europe, the US and Asia who will be presenting on ideas that can help Omani manufacturers get beyond survival to truly thrive in today's competitive business climate."

"Look at PEIE's national network," says Sultan Al Habsi, CEO, PEIE, "we've industrial estates in Al Buraimi, Sohar, Nizwa, Rusayl, Sur and Raysut plus Knowledge Oasis Muscat, the newly-launched Technology Park. We're home to over 450 companies. Indeed, PEIE's annual conference is intended to help our tenant base launch new products, find new ways to reach customers, help them open the doors to innovation and unleash creativity in their companies. The two-day event is all about finding new ideas in all aspects of manufacturing from strategy, technology, marketing, design, packaging, logistics, management through to leadership."

It is apparent that PEIE's management is determined to help its tenant base, it wants to help tenants outsmart and out manoeuvre the competition. "PEIE's Smart Manufacturing Conference offers manufacturers and those that serve this sector with the latest thoughts, ideas and perspectives on strategy and competition - and the tools and tactics needed to drive success. It's a great initiative," said Rahemtulla.