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Automotive Logistics Europe conference programme
Tuesday 6th March 2007 18.00 - 21.00
Hosted by:
- Drinks reception at Le Montreux Palace Exquisite cocktail reception with delicious canapés, accompanied by soothing sounds from a pianist and overlooking Lake Léman. The Automotive Logistics Europe pre-conference drinks reception is a great opportunity to meet fellow delegates. This is a relaxed start to Europe's leading automotive logistics business meeting of the year. Wednesday 7th March 2007 07.00
Breakfast
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08.00
Registration
09.00
Session 1 - Influences on future automotive logistics
Examining the factors that could change the way we operate in the future, or make us think differently, including the environment and sustainable development, finance and design.
10.30
Coffee break
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11.00
Session 2 - Logistics service providers CEO forum - Léman A
Following the success of the inaugural CEO forum in Detroit, Automotive Logistics is bringing this to Europe. The presidents and CEOs of top logistics companies will discuss the latest trends and challenges for the LSPO industry. This will not only focus on the automotive industry.
12.30
Lunch
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Stream 1
Stream 2
 14.00
Session 3a - Packaging as an integral part of the supply chain
For years, carmakers have been saying that that the logistics companies should integrate packaging in their service offerings. Focusing on the issues involved in combining packaging with transportation.
Session 3b - The new retail distribution models From the beginning to the end of life of vehicles: sales methods, compounds, distribution networks, PDI and transformation, buy-back and refurbishment
15.30
Coffee break
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16.00
Session 4a - Operating in leading competitive countries
Everyone has to operate in leading cost-competitive countries, but there are major logistics challenges. What lessons have been learned about the role that logistics can play in keeping new sourcing and sales markets competitive?
Session 4b - The perfect delivery
Moving towards damage-free transportation: measurement and reporting of damage,
enclosed wagons, innovations in protective coatings
18.00 Gala dinner (and pre-dinner drinks) hosted by
 
At the Montreux Casino
This prestigious evening is the ideal networking opportunity. It is your chance to get further acquainted with fellow delegates and existing or potential customers in a non-pressured environment. This is the perfect way to form those all-important long-term business relationships. Thursday 8 March 2007 07.00
Breakfast
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Stream 1
Stream 2
09.00
Session 5a - Managing the supply chain
Tier suppliers have the responsibility for the supply chain. A senior level panel will discuss the latest strategies and how these are implemented, bearing extreme cost pressures in mind.
Session 5b - New markets Great opportunities- major headaches: how will the flows go? Transportation infrastructure to the East, rail and ocean to and from Asia, transport and port capacities are discussed
10.30
Coffee break
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11.00
Session 6a - The reality of technology in automotive logistics
Addressing the IT/IS issues that really concern the industry. What technology is needed? Who should make the investment?
Session 6b - Crystal balls You will need a crystal ball to be in this industry in the future: preparing for the changes discussed over the two days; collaboration; sustainable development and the environment; who will remain and what will their strategies be?
12.30
Lunch
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14.00
14.00 Session 7 - Conference round-up and carmakers' logistics forum
A special panel of logistics executives from leading carmakers will participate in this Q&A session. This is your opportunity to ask the questions you've always wanted to.
10.30
Coffee break
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