Automotive Logistics Global 2009 Programme
Tuesday 9th September 200
Plaza B
18:00- 21:00
Pre-conference cocktail reception and registration at The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn
This is your chance to greet and meet fellow delegates and existing or potential customers in a relaxed setting. It's the perfect way to form those all-important long-term business relationships.
Wednesday 10th September 2008
Presidential Ballroom
08:00
Registration
09:00
Session 1 - It's not easy being green
Can you really be lean and green? This session examines the environmental concerns that are being debated around the world.
Shan Hoel, Director of Communications, TransGroup Worldwide Logistics
Dana McBrien, Associate Chief Advisor - Honda of America Manufacturing
Jim Romine, Executive Vice President, Engineering, Purchasing and Logistics, Yazaki North America
Todd Pronger, Director of Logistics, Robert Bosch
Session 2 - Globalisation and capacityExperts analyse the logistics needs of emerging markets and their impact on global logistics.
- Craig Russell, Manager, North America and Asia Logistics, International Automotive Components
- Patrick Bauer, Global Director, Material Planning and Logistics, Indirect Purchasing and MDS, Visteon Corporation
12:30
Lunch
Session 3a
Global sourcing and supply chain management
This session focuses on purchasing, global sourcing, benchmarking and total supply chain management
- Helio Lopes, Executive Manager, Scania Latin America
- Jim MacLellan, Vice-President, Strategic Sourcing - Powered Vehicle Systems Business Unit, SAF-Holland
- John Begg, Director, Global Logistics, Key Safety Systems
- Michael Silvio, Director, Supply Chain Management, Cooper Standard Automotive
15:30 Coffee
Session 4a
Under pressure
Tier One suppliers discuss the obstacles involved in supplying automakers in the current economic climate
- Moderator: Tom Kretschmer, Director of Customer Logistics, Ryder
- David Andrea, Vice President, Industry Analysis and Economics, Original Equipment Suppliers' Association
- Michael Meier, Lean Supply Chain Manager (SSD), Lear Corporation
- Faith Wandrie, Global Director of Materials/Logistics, Henniges Automotive
Session 4b
Capacity and Infrastructure
Experts discuss capacity and infrastructure for the finished vehicle logistics market
- Moderator: Bill Kerrigan, Principal, KGI Global Logistics Consultancy
- John Felitto, Executive Vice President, Commercial and Deputy Head of Region Americas, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
- James Perduto, Vice President, Marketing, Höegh Autoliners
- David Dudek, Director, Intercontinental Logistics, GM Global Purchasing and Supply Chain
Gala dinner - Lovett Hall at the Henry Ford MuseumThis is your chance to greet and meet fellow delegates and existing or potential customers in a relaxed setting. It's the perfect way to form those all-important long-term business relationships.
Buses will depart from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel at 17:30
Thursday 11th September 2008
08:30
Registration
09:00
Session 5a
Development of logistics service providers
Working together towards a better logistics future
- Frederiek Toney, Executive Director, Material Planning and Logistics and North America Parts Supply and Logistics, Ford Motor Company
- Vince Hartnett, President, Penske Logistics
- Denny Lewis, Logistics Planning and Operations Manager, Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing, North America
Session 5b
GlobalisationThis session examines the global perspective for the FVL industry- what are the prospects?
- Michael Robinet, Vice President, Global Vehicle Forecasts, CSM Worldwide
- Konstantin Skovoroda, General Director, Russian Transport Lines
- James Miller, Manager, International Distribution, Chrysler
Session 6a
The NAFTA market under the microscopeWhat are the current concerns about the NAFTA region? What role does Mexico play?
- Moderator: Jorge Salas, Group Director, Ryder System Inc US SCS division
- Beth Whited, President, Union Pacific Distribution Services (UPDS)
- Sylvia Hill, Global Logistics Director, Delphi
Session 6b
The outlook for finished vehicle logisticsThe factors that will have an impact on finished vehicle logistics and how this sector will evolve
- Julie Krehbiel, Vice President and General Manager, Union Pacific Railroad
- Peter Weiss, Director, Worldwide Transportation and Customs, Chrysler
- Walter Lowe, Manager, North America Vehicle Logistics, Ford Motor Company
ROUNDTABLES - NEW!Introducing a new feature at this event - interactive, round-table discussions give you the opportunity to discuss the major issues with the experts outside the general conference sessions
Carmakers' perspectiveYour chance to ask the carmakers the questions.
- Frederiek Toney, Executive Director, Material Planning and Logistics and North America Parts Supply and Logistics, Ford Motor Company
- Peter Weiss, Director, Worldwide Transportation and Customs, Chrysler
16:30
- Conference ends -