28th April 2010

07.30-08.30

Breakfast and Registration sponsored by AMPORTS

08.30-08.35

Opening Address
J. Scot Sharland (AIAG)

08.35-08.50

Keynote Speaker
William K. Shaw (General Motors)

08.50-09.20

Global Production Forecasts
The automotive industry has been in serious decline. Are there signs of recovery?
Mike Jackson (CSM Worldwide)

09.20-10.35

OEM Senior Logistics Directors
Your chance to question the OEMs on any and all subjects.
Moderator: Sam Ogle (Logistics Leaders)
Glenn Clift (Glovis America, Inc.)
Steve Harley (Ford Motor Company)
Dana McBrien (Honda of America Mfg. Inc.)
Edward Song (PACCAR Inc.)
Susanna Webber (General Motors Corporation)

10.35-11.00

Networking Break

11.00-12.00

Inbound LSP/Tier Suppliers
What needs to be done to ensure optimal flexibility in the supply chain and reduce costs while maintaining a high level of service?
Moderator: Bruce Arlinghaus (International Business Advisor)
Patrick Bauer (Visteon Corporation)
Joe Goryl (Logistics Insight Corporation)
Michael Meier (Lear Corporation)
Jorge Salas (Ryder System Inc.)
Michael Silvio (Cooper Standard Automotive)

12.00-12.30

MOSS Project
The AIAG Materials Off-Shore Sourcing project.
Michael Comerford (Global Commerce Systems Inc.)
Kevin Wade (Honda of America Mfg. Inc.)

12.30-13.45

Lunch sponsored by Delevan

13.45-14.45

Ocean Carriers and Supply Chain
How do we reduce port congestion, increase capacity and promote greater efficiency as we prepare for increased flows in better times to come? Are the maritime carriers prepared for life after the recession, and to what degree are they meeting their customers' requirements today?
Moderator: Bill Kerrigan (KGI LLC)
Chris Connor (Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics)
Gary Hurley (NYK Line North America)
Lars Ingeberg (Partner Shipping)
Ingar Skiaker (Höegh Autoliners Inc.)

14.45-15.30

Automobile Carriers
How can we increase carrier utilisation through new and greater collaboration? What are the challenges and issues facing OEMs and transportation companies?
Moderator: Marty Colbeck (Auto Warehousing Co.)
Bruce Jackson (Active USA)
Greg May (Jack Cooper Transport Co.)
Michael Wysocki (United Road Services Inc.)

15.30-15.50

Afternoon Break

15.50-17.00

Rail
What role have the Class One railroads to play in maximising automotive logistics efficiency and helping to improve the environment?
Moderator: Bill Kerrigan (KGI LLC)
Marc Allen (BNSF Railway)
Kevin Doucet (CN)
Richard Kiley (Norfolk Southern Corporation)
Julie Krehbiel (Union Pacific)
Andrew Strok (CSX Transportation)

17.00-17.10

SE Michigan supply chain hub.
Melissa Roy (Detroit Regional Chamber)

17.10-19.00

Reception

April 29th 2010

07:30-08:40

Breakfast and Registration sponsored by: Amports

08.30-08.35

Opening Address
Sam Ogle (Logistics Leaders)

08.35-08.50

ECG Update
Costantino Baldissara (ECG)

08.50-10.00

Finished Vehicle Supply Chain
What are the challenges facing this sector and how can the necessary investment be achieved in a period of financial constraint? Moderator: Sam Ogle (Logistics Leaders)
Matthias Berlit (INFORM GmbH)
Ann Durham (Global Vehicles USA Inc.)
Tom France (Caterpillar)
Walter Lowe (Ford Motor Company)
Vicki Struekens (General Motors Corporation)

10.00-10.20

Networking break

10.20-10.50

AIAG Supply Chain Visibility
How can transparency best be achieved to the benefit of all parties in the supply chain?
Marc Brazeau (ADMi Supply Chain Consultants)
Marty Colbeck (Auto Warehousing Co.)
Tom Swennes (ICL Systems Inc.)

10.50-12.00

Ports, Terminals & Vehicle Processing
In the drive for greater efficiency and waste reduction, how can the ports and terminals play their part? What needs to be done to minimise damage in transit and at the ports?
Moderator: Bill Kerrigan (KGI LLC)
Riki Howard (WWL Vehicle Services)
Steve Jones (Vehnet)
Gary Love (FAPS Inc.)
Richard Powers (Maryland Port Administration)
Steven Rand (AMPORTS)
Roy Schleicher (Jacksonville Port Authority)

12.00-12.30

Conference Review
Costantino Baldissara (ECG)
Bill Kerrigan (KGI LLC)
Sam Ogle (Logistics Leaders)
J. Scot Sharland (AIAG)