2008 Conference Programme
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18:00 - 21:00
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.
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07:00
Breakfast
For all delegates held in La Coupole/Le Petit Palais at Le Montreux Palace
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09:00
Session 1
Outside influences on the automotive logistics industry
- John Berry, Principal Administrator,
European Commission - Directorate for Energy and Transports
- John Pattullo, CEO, CEVA Logistics
10:30
Coffee break
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11:00
Session 2a
Globalisation
Which regions will rise to the fore in the next five years?
Case studies from emerging markets and the merits of local and global transport.
- John Canvin, Managing Director, Odette International·
- Michael Berger, Key Client Director, Maersk Line·
- Andrea Eck, General Manager - Multi-Brand Functions, Volkswagen Logistics
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Session 2b
Transport
Rail, road and equipment. Where are the bottlenecks occurring and what strategies are being
employed to address these constraints?
- Alain Leray, Deputy Managing Director, STVA Group
- Dr Luc Billiet, Supply Chain - Material Flow and Transport Manager, Fiat Group Automobiles
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12:30
Lunch
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14:00
Session 3a
Low-cost countries and supply
A look at lower-cost sourcing strategies and how this affects total landed costs.
- Tony Humphreys, Director Corporate Logistics EMEA and Global Logistics Director - Powertrain, Delphi Corporation
- Frederik Beelaerts van Blokland, Vice President Automotive, Corporate Logistics SCM, Schenker of Canada
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Session 3b
Globalisation
Capacity constraints, the challenges of operating in emerging regions and an update of what's happening in these markets, including China and India.
- Michael Nelson, National Manager - Highway Transportation Logistics, Toyota Logistics Services, Toyota Motor Sales
- Peter Reinshagen, Coordination and Development Manager (China), Gefco
- Konstantin Skovoroda, General Director, Russian Transport Lines
- Kai Kraass, Chief Operating Officer, Global Head of Ocean Services and Supply Chain Management, Wallenius Wilhelmsen
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15:30
Coffee break
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16:00
Session 4a
Production excellence
Feeding the lines. New plant case studies are shared with delegates.
- Arthur Maher, Head of European Forecasting, JD Power & Associates Automotive Forecasting
- Dr Jürgen Henschel, CEO Distribution and Logistics, Tyco Electronics Logistics
- Dr Bruce Arlinghaus, Director - European Supply Chain Solutions, Ryder Deutschland
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Session 4b
Environment
How is new environmental legislation affecting the logistics industry? Who should lead the way?
- MODERATOR:
Tom Jacobson, Managing Consultant, alljoinedup
- Costantino Baldissara
, Vice President,ECG; Commercial and Logistics Director,
Grimaldi Group·
- Peter Menzel
, General Manager, Car Carrier Group,
K Line (Europe)·
- Geoff Williams
, Senior Researcher, UK,
International Car Distribution Programme (ICDP)
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17:30
Gala dinner at...
Restaurant La Vieille Ferme,
Chailly - Montreux
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This prestigious evening event is the ideal networking opportunity.
It is your chance to get further acquainted with fellow delegates and
existing or potential customers. It is the perfect way to form those
all-important long-term business relationships.
07:00
Breakfast
for all delegates at in La Coupole/Le Petit Palais at Le Montreux Palace
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08:30
Registration
09:00
Session 5a
Service parts
Delegates will hear case studies detailing service parts strategies and inventory management.
- Guido Delfgaauw
, Director of Business Development,
- Schneider Logistics Europe
- Cary VandenAvond
, Member of the Board,
i2;
- Vice President Sales
, AAIM Division,
i2 Technologies.
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Session 5b
High and heavy
What are the unique challenges of this sub-section of logistics and what specific equipment is required?
- Moderator: Franz Blum, CEO, Vega International Car Transport and Logistic
- Maria-Paz Millén Millén
, Section Manager Transport Logistics,
MAN Nutzfahrzeuge
- Dr Prof Joannes Van Osta
, Group Transport and Logistics Manager,
JCB·
- Ricardo Bevilacqua
, Sales, Administration and Shipping,
Volvo Construction Equipment (International Division)
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10:30
Coffee break
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11:00
Session 6a
How to maximise supply chains with intelligent packaging strategies
Discussions on cube utilisation and solutions that take packaging to the next level.·
- Olaf Schütze
, Supervisor,
General Motors Europe·
- Trace Norton
, Senior Vice-President - Containers CHEP Europe,
CHEP
- Bruno Van Damme
, Business Development Manager,
Volvo Logistics
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Session 6b
Future trends and strategies
Will sales methods change? How will carmakers and LSPs develop their strategies for the next decade?
- Moderator: Steve Jones, Managing Director, Vehnet
- Frits Mehrtens
, President, ECG; Managing Director,
Broekman Automotive Division·
- Michael Robinet
, Vice President, Global Vehicle Forecasts,
CSM Worldwide·
- Arnaud Cauchy
, Automotive Business Manager,
Gefco·
- Rene Varek
, Commercial Director,
RailTransAuto·
- Dr Bert Bong
, Manager European Vehicle Logistics,
Ford Motor Company
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12:30
Lunch
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14:00
Session 7
Grilling the carmakers
The increasingly popular forum where delegates get to interrogate leading executives from the carmakers
- Elliot Swiss
, Director of Logistics,
General Motors Europe
- Ralf Hattler
, Vice President Supply Chain Structures, Supplier Processes, Efficiency Programmes,
BMW
- Stephen Harley
, Director - Material Planning and Logistics,
Ford of Europe
15:30
Coffee break
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