CV
Holding a PhD degree from the Miguel Hernandez University, Enrique MONTIEL joined INESCOP in 1992 where he is currently in charge of its Research Results Transfer Office. He accumulated a wealth of hands-on experience in the field of international projects and cooperation activities related to the footwear and leather industry). Co-author of three patents and author of many national and international papers and presentations with regard to footwear and its raw materials, Enrique MONTIEL is highly involved at European level, both as member of the High Level Group of the European Footwear Technology Platform and as expert evaluator of European projects proposals. He is the Treasurer of UITIC since 2008.
ABSTRACT
Whatever the country, the footwear industry often meet difficulties to attract young graduates. However, companies need more and more high skills to be competitive. They have to be efficient in any areas, as the supply chain management, the purchases, the logistic, the sustainable development, the product design, the materials management or the quality. Inescop led many projects on 2 main themes : - How advanced technologies help attract young people to the sector to renew skills - How to convert traditional skills into future Stakes, results and issues will be presented in this conference