The conference will span over two days with inbound logistics & spare parts the emphasis for day one and vehicle transportation the focus for day two. Networking opportunities have been increased and a joint gala event on the evening of the 2nd will allow delegates from both sectors to come together.
The Agenda is currently being finalised, please find the agenda for the 2010 event below.
Day One: Inbound Logistics and Aftermarket Parts
08.30 - 09.30
Registration and Coffee
09.30 - 09.35
Welcome introduction
09.35 - 09.55
Keynote Speaker
John Canvin, Odette International Ltd.
John Canvin, Odette International Ltd.
09.55 - 10.30
Vehicle Production Forecasts
As European markets emerge from the scrapping incentive distortions of 2009-10, how will demand evolve in 2011 and what are the implications for production? Thomas Steinberger
of PricewaterhouseCoopers will share and discuss his short-term expectations.
10.30 - 11.00
Tier Suppliers - Managing the increase?
As vehicle production increases, how well-placed are tier suppliers to cope with growing volumes?
As vehicle production increases, how well-placed are tier suppliers to cope with growing volumes?
11.00 - 11.45
Networking Break Sponsored by 
11.45 - 12.30
Inbound Supply Chain
How are leading-edge 3PLs delivering innovation and best practice to their OEM customers?
How are leading-edge 3PLs delivering innovation and best practice to their OEM customers?
12.30 - 13.00
IT - Supply Chain Optimisation
The companies which will prosper will be those which embrace the new technology opportunities. We look at what is available.
The companies which will prosper will be those which embrace the new technology opportunities. We look at what is available.
13.00 - 14.20
Networking Lunch
14.20 - 14.50
Case Study: Improving Logistics Performance
Jan Bures, VW Group, Russia
Jan Bures, VW Group, Russia
14.50 - 15.30
Packaging Developments
A focus on the need for returnable containers and international pallet standards, with emphasis on pallet and lid tracking.
A focus on the need for returnable containers and international pallet standards, with emphasis on pallet and lid tracking.
15.30 - 16.00
Networking Break Sponsored by
16.00 - 16.30
Freight Carbon Reporting
John Buchanan - Ford Motor Company
John Buchanan - Ford Motor Company
16.30 - 17.15
Aftermarket Parts Distribution - Getting closer to the customer.
How can LSPs help OEMs build relationships with dealers and customers?
How can LSPs help OEMs build relationships with dealers and customers?
17.15- 18.00
OEM Forum
A move towards greater cooperation will lead to all round efficiency improvements.
A move towards greater cooperation will lead to all round efficiency improvements.
18.00 - 19.00
Networking Drinks Reception Sponsored by 
19.00 - 21.00
Gala Dinner
Day Two: Vehicle Transportation
08.00 - 08.55
Registration and Coffee
08.55 - 09.00
Welcome introduction
09.00 - 09.30
Vehicle Sales Forecasts
The need for finished vehicle distribution will be driven by the recovery in markets and the increasingly global manufacturing strategies of the vehicle producers. Eric Wallbank, Automotive Director at Ernst & Young, shares insights into vehicle sales, looking at local manufacturing and imports/exports to and from Europe.
The need for finished vehicle distribution will be driven by the recovery in markets and the increasingly global manufacturing strategies of the vehicle producers. Eric Wallbank, Automotive Director at Ernst & Young, shares insights into vehicle sales, looking at local manufacturing and imports/exports to and from Europe.
09.30 - 09.45
Quality processes
Reducing the cost of damage
Matt Holmes - Pound Gates
Reducing the cost of damage
Matt Holmes - Pound Gates
09.45 - 10.30
Terminals, Vehicle Processing and Damage Control
What needs to be done to drive greater efficiencies, reduce waste and minimise damage in transit?
What needs to be done to drive greater efficiencies, reduce waste and minimise damage in transit?
10.30 - 11.15
Networking Break Sponsored by 
11.15 - 12.00
Ocean Carriers
Many vessels have been laid up, cancelled or re-delivered. Will capacity be the biggest challenge when volumes increase? Do we need to consider new routings?
Many vessels have been laid up, cancelled or re-delivered. Will capacity be the biggest challenge when volumes increase? Do we need to consider new routings?
12.00 - 12.40
Optimising the Outbound Supply Chain
How the increased use of technology can benefit the sector.
How the increased use of technology can benefit the sector.
12.40 - 14.10
Networking Lunch
14.10 - 14.40
India - the next automotive superpower?
Pramod Srivastava of Leeway Logistics Ltd. looks at the emergence of India as a manufacturing hub and at the potential for finished vehicle logistics, aftermarket sales and East and West-bound component traffic.
Pramod Srivastava of Leeway Logistics Ltd. looks at the emergence of India as a manufacturing hub and at the potential for finished vehicle logistics, aftermarket sales and East and West-bound component traffic.
14.40 - 15.25
CEOs - Finished Vehicles
What are the biggest challenges facing the finished vehicle transportation sector in today's market?
What are the biggest challenges facing the finished vehicle transportation sector in today's market?
15.25 - 16.00
Networking Break Sponsored by
16.00 - 16.45
European Rail
What has been the pace of harmonisation? Are we any closer to a pan-European solution?
What has been the pace of harmonisation? Are we any closer to a pan-European solution?
16.45 - 17.30
OEM Logistics Directors
As volumes increase, how will the transportation sector fund much-needed reinvestment? Is greater cooperation the key to more efficient operating practices?
As volumes increase, how will the transportation sector fund much-needed reinvestment? Is greater cooperation the key to more efficient operating practices?
17.30
Conference Close
