House of Assembly Fifty-First Parliament, Third Session (51-3) 51 3 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Answers to Questions Innovation Showcase Programs INNOVATION SHOWCASE PROGRAMS Dr McFETRIDGE House of Assembly Morphett INNOVATION SHOWCASE PROGRAMS 233 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (21 October 2008). 1.	What was the cost of innovation showcase programs in 2007-08 and what is the expected cost for 2008-09? 2.	What are the details on these programs including, topics covered, attendances and how many staff assisted in providing the forums? The Hon. K.O. FOLEY House of Assembly Port Adelaide Deputy Premier Minister for Industry and Trade Minister for Federal/State Relations INNOVATION SHOWCASE PROGRAMS The Hon. K.O. FOLEY (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Federal/State Relations): I have been provided the following information: 1.	The cost of the Innovation Showcase Programs in 2007-08 was $74,768. The budget allocated in 2008-09 is $70,000. 2.	The Innovation Showcase programs allow South Australian businesses cost-effective access to a broad cross section of South Australian industries to view innovation and business best practices in action. The Program consists of 10 site visits per year to host companies demonstrating business best practices in areas such as innovation, workforce development, strategy & leadership, change management, safety, quality management systems, continuous improvement, product development, marketing, supply chain management and environmental initiatives. The site visits also provide host companies with the opportunity to showcase their successes as well as receive critical feedback from other visiting company representatives. Apart from hosting site visits and applying learning's, the Innovation Showcase program has also become a dynamic ‘hub' to disseminate awareness of a wide range of SA Centre for Innovation activities and services offered as well as a source of stimulation for innovation and business excellence in South Australia. There are numerous topics covered in the Program, including: Integrating manufacturing process management into financial services Introducing Lean office principles and creating a lean culture Applying value stream mapping techniques People Culture—Training and Development Safety management Manufacturing Process Control Alternative systems and processes in vehicle manufacturing Managing Growth and Fast Growth, Product Development and Lifecycle Standardising Manufacturing Processes Developing an Innovative Culture Designing and implementing a new manufacturing system Optimising Materials Flow Introducing Innovative products in traditional markets Lean Thinking in a Public Sector organisation Value Stream Mapping 5S and Visual Management in the Office World Class Customer Delivery Supply Chain Management Commercialisation of new technology Re-engineering products and processes. Improving overall productivity Improving work flow within a small to medium sized manufacturer Environmental initiatives Innovative approaches to farming Managing relationships with suppliers and large clients Transforming a traditional dairy farm Using Lean principles in the finance processing industry Attendances in 2007-08 have been 150 representatives consisting of executives, administration managers, manufacturing managers and team leaders from 86 various organisations (excluding the South Australian Centre for Innovation Incorporated (SACFII), the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) and associated organisations). In 2007-08, there were 10 high-level small to large enterprises that participated as host companies. Figures for 2008-09 for the July to September quarter indicate an ongoing high level of interest and engagement across the South Australian manufacturing industry, with registrations to the Program expected to reach 200. The Program is overseen by several members of the SACFII on behalf of DTED, and delivered by a private consultancy firm Learning and Productivity Pty Ltd where 4 appropriately credentialed individuals are allocated to develop and manage the Program.