Úvodník POSITIV 4/2020

EDITORIAL BOARD Redakční rada / Editorial Board POSITIV BUSINESS & STYLE Ing. Ladislav Glogar, Moravskoslezský automobilový klastr, z.s., Ing. arch. David Kotek, PROJEKTSTUDIO EUCZ, s.r.o., Marek Pokorný, PLATO Ostrava, příspěvková organizace, Ing. Petr Koudela, Dolní oblast VÍTKOVICE, z.s., Mgr. Petr Žižka, KLACR.cz, klastr cestovního ruchu, Ing. Přemysl Soldán, CSc., IT Cluster, z.s., Mgr. Ivo Helebrant, 1st International School of Ostrava – mezinárodní gymnázium, s.r.o., Zbyněk Pavlačík, Jagello 2000, Mgr. Klára Janoušková, Moravskoslezský kraj, Zlata Holušová, Colours of Ostrava, Ing. René Janosch, Agel, a.s., Mgr. Radka Šušková, New Dimension, s.r.o., Ing. Aleš Vítek, maxPositiv s.r.o., Ing. Radúz Mácha, Sdružení pro rozvoj Moravskoslezského kraje z.s., – předseda rady Ing. ladislav Glogar Moravskoslezský automobilový klastr, z.s. Addressing the editors of POSITIV Magazine to speak on the topic of the automotive industry in the MS Region works as a challenge, and a way to appreciate the activities of the Automobile Cluster, where I have been working for over thirteen years. 120 years ago, the first car in our country was manufactured in Kopřivnice. It was produced by the Kopřivnice based TATRA, and it was called the Präsident. Nowadays, the MS Region is the second-biggest region in Czechia with a well-functioning automotive industry. We have a new car manufacturer and many top-shelf suppliers. I am convinced that this branch of industry was, is, and always will be the bearer of technical progress, as it influences a wide spectrum of other fields, activities, and even people’s behavior. The automotive industry is demanding in every way. It creates demand for a diverse scope of experts in all categories. It generates extraordinary opportunities for work in a supranational environment with the most modern technologies and progressive methods. These days make way for new The Moravian-Silesian Region is Very Distinctive, an Apt Descriptor for the local Automotive Industry As Well startups, which come up with fresh and innovative approaches that are applicable to new products, processes, and also business models. Nonetheless, it is people that are key. They decide what, when and where things are possible and where capital should be invested effectively. That is another reason our region is globally sought after. In the past years, investments and work opportunities in this field have experienced great growth. We need to stress the importance of advancement in the fields of research and development. Technical, developmental and research centers employ thousands of people. The lack of professions in this field, however, is beginning to impede progress. Value added to work as well as earnings, which are high above the average not only in Czechia but also specifically in our region, are growing demonstrably. We are witnesses to a drastic increase in the speed of change, and need to be able to use everything at our disposal to keep up with this new pace, mainly in implementing new discoveries for practical use. This is crucial, and decides upon the winner! It is about the transfer of knowledge gained in schools into applicable abilities. We have high quality educational facilities - technically - oriented high schools, a universities. What is becoming apparent, however, is that these facilities still have some major differences among them, and there is still room for improvement and cooperation. This is the role we try to play at our Autocluster, which is among the leaders in the Czech Republic, but is also involved in cooperation between the best clusters in the EU. Having the motivation and desire to do things better, with commitment, but also at ease and with a positive attitude towards life is what led to the development of the automotive industry in the world, in our country, and our region. “Where there is a will, there is a way!” Ing. ladislav Glogar Člen redakční rady / Member of Editorial Board POSITIV Business & Style POSITIV 4/2020 ǀ 9