Automotive Logistics Global

Automotive Logistics Global

 
27-29 September 2011 in Dearborn, Michigan, USA
 
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2009 Programme
 
 

Monday 28th September 2009

18:00 - 21:00

Pre-conference cocktail reception and registration

Networking and making those all-important introductions in advance of the conference.
 
 
 

Tuesday 29th September 2009

08:00 - 09:00
Registration 
 
 
 
 
09:00 - 10:30

Session 1
Everything has changed
How the recession, ownership changes and government intervention are impacting automotive logistics.

  • Jeff Schuster, Executive Director, Global Forecasting, JD Power

  • Dr David Cole, Chairman, Center for Automotive Research (CAR)

 

 

10:30 - 11:00
Coffee
Networking and making contacts with fellow delegates
 
 
 
 
11:00 - 12:30
Session 2
The shippers forum
 
A panel of executives from carmakers and tier suppliers discuss how they have adjusted supply chain and logistics procurement strategies to meet the market's new requirements and changing landscape.
 
  • Dana McBrien, Associate Chief Advisor – Transportation and Systems, Honda of America

  • Susanna Webber, Executive Director of Global Logistics, General Motor

  • Mike Steck, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Nissan North America

  • Denny Lewis, Manager of Logistics Planning, Toyota 

 
 

12:30 - 14:00
Lunch
The opportunity for more introductions and specific discussions
 
 
 
14:00 - 15:30
Session 3
 
 
The Logistics Service Providers Forum
 
Senior executives from major logistics companies discuss and debate how to adapt to the changing economics of the automotive industry.
 
  • Christopher Connor, President, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, Americas

  • Kelly Thomas, Senior Vice President, Product Strategy and Planning Group, i2
     
  • John Diez, Vice President of Field Finance, Ryder

  •  Beth Whited, President, Union Pacific Distribution Services (UPDS)

  • Steve Tanner, Managing Director, FedEx Worldwide Services

     
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee
Networking and making contacts with fellow delegates.

 

 

16:00 - 17:30
Session 4
 
 
Global sourcing, global manufacturing, and global markets.
 
Is the new automotive landscape going to have an effect on the future trends of globalization?
 
  • Richard DeMuro, Director, MP&L, Asia Pacific & S.A., Ford Motor Company

  • MM Singh, Executive Director – Production, Maruti Suzuki

  • Maxim Akimov, Deputy Governor, Kaluga Region

  • Svein Steimler, Executive Vice President. NYK Group Europe Ltd

 

17:30 - 21:30
Anniversary Automotive Logistics Global Gala Dinner hosted by
 

 

The occasion for getting to know fellow delegates and cementing relationships at the 10th annual Gala Dinner hosted by Ryder, premier sponsor of the conference in every year since its launch.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – · Joe Hinrichs, Group Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs, Ford Motor Company

Wednesday 30th September 2009

08:30 - 09:00

Registration

New for 2009, the special Automotive Logistics Global solutions workshops.  Day two will be a series of 12 or more smaller breakout sessions with focused presentations, discussion and panel debates - smaller groups which are more open, honest and solution-focused.  Each workshop will be led by one or more key industry figures.

   

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09:00 - 10:30
Session A: Packaging
 
A look at current trends in automotive packaging, returnable packaging and standards in packaging
 
  • Sher Paul Singh, Professor, School of Packaging, Michigan State University
  • Camille Chism, Packaging Engineer, Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance
Session B – Information Systems
 
How can IT help your supply chain? This session looks at ways information can transform your processes and procedure
 
  •  Tom Knutilla, Group Director, Automotive, Aerospace, Heavy Industry and Global Technology Services, Ryder Systems
  • Denny Lewis, Manager of Logistics Planning, Toyota North America
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee
Networking and following up with fellow delegates.
11:00 - 12:30
Session A - OESA Tier 1 Collaboration
 
How can tier one companies work better together for a more streamlined supply chain?
  • Dave Andrea, VP, Industry, OESA

 

Session B – Service Parts Logistics

Examining ways service parts logistics can be improved to better serve the end-user
 
  • Jorge Salas, Group Director, Ryder System
  • Anshum Jain, Manager, Continuous Improvement, Detroit Diesel
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:30
Session A – Mexico
 
What effect is Mexico having on the North American supply chain? Is it becoming more or less important as supply chains tighten?
 
  • Michael Silvio, Director, Supply Chain Management, Cooper Standard

Session B – Trends in Purchasing

Quality or cost? What are purchasing managers doing to help the bottom line when it comes to procurement?
 
  • Todd Pronger, Manager, Corporate Purchasing, Robert Bosch
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee
Networking and following up with fellow delegates. 
 

 

16:00 - 17:30

Collaboration
 
The heads of logistics of Ford and GM get together to discuss how OEMs are collaborating
 
  • Susanna Webber, Director, Global Logistics, General Motors
  • Frederiek Toney, Vice President, Ford Customer Service Division
  • Peter Weiss, Director, Worldwide Transportation, Chrysler

 

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