Programme - Automotive Logistics Global 2011 - Automotive Logistics Global

18:00 - 21:00

Pre-conference cocktail reception and registration

08:00 - 09:00

Registration and coffee hosted by

09:00 - 10:15

Session 1

Ready for anything

The industry today is a world away from last year. Recovering from a series of economic, political and natural disasters, the automotive industry is coming back with an energised and wiser vision for the future. This session will discuss where we are now and where we are going.

Rebecca Lindland, Director of Strategic Review, IHS Automotive

Greg Aimi, Director of Supply Chain Research, Gartner Group

Arild B. Iversen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

10:15 - 11:00

Coffee break

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11:00 - 12:15

Session 2
WORKSHOP 2A	WORKSHOP 2B	WORKSHOP 2C
*Capacity: Someone else* *will fix it*	Suppliers’ supply chain Same difference	Solutions Packaging
Capacity is one of the biggest concerns in the industry – globally. The current solution seems to be burying heads in the sand and waiting for someone else to act. This session looks at what needs to be done and taking responsibility. Dennis Manns, Vice President of Logistics, American Honda John Marion, Vehicle Logistics Manager, BMW North America Steve Tripp, Head of Worldwide Vehicle Transportation, Chrysler Mike Riggs, Chairman, Jack Cooper Transport Bradley Childs, Director of Business Planning, GLOVIS America	Examining where OEMs can extend their supply chain solutions to their suppliers, but also identifying how parts suppliers have special requirements. Dana McBrien, Associate Chief Advisor, Honda of America Reid Sigety, President, Sanyo Automotive Jim Moore, Vice President, Ryder Brad Thrasher, Assistant Vice President and General Manager, Union Pacific Distribution Services	The panel will discuss the importance of container management as part of a supply chain strategy, and how monitoring container inventory more efficiently can lead to substantial savings. Timothy Nickel, Global Manager – Packaging Engineering, Visteon Kevin Wade, Senior Staff Administrator, Honda of America Mark Klenzcar, SCM Packaging Engineering Manager, Johnson Controls Dave Alden, Director of Business Development, CHEP Automotive Solutions William Wappler, President, Surgere

12:15 - 14:00

Lunch

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14:00 - 15:15

Session 3
WORKSHOP 3A	WORKSHOP 3B	WORKSHOP 3C
A focus on ports	Suppliers’ supply chain Tracks of your tiers	Solutions Innovations in Information
An interactive discussion on all things port related. Bill Kerrigan, Supply Chain Consultant, AIAG Justin Newell, Manager Vehicle Logistics, Porsche North America Gary Love, Vice President, FAPS Steve Rand, Chief Executive Officer, AMPORTS Marty Colbeck, East Coast Sales and Marketing, Auto Warehousing Company	This year, the issue of managing down the supply chain has become more evident. What issues are involved and what solutions are there? Mary Foster, Vice President of Supply Chain Management, Inteva Products Scott Grady, Senior Vice President, Landstar Jim Zamjahn, Program Manager - Supply Chain, AIAG	A better-connected and collaborative supply chain goes hand in hand with integrated and automated IT systems. This workshop examines the systems that enhance performance in the market. Matthias Berlit, Vice President Manufacturing Solutions, INFORM Lee Jones, Vice President IT, VASCOR Mark Spieles, Director of Customer Logistics, Ryder Wayne Pollock, Managing Director, CarDeliveryNetwork

15:15 - 16:00

Coffee break

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16:00 - 17:30

Session 4

Around the world in 80 ways

Logistics by its nature is global. Every company in the supply chain should be interested in what's happening in the rest of the world, and what impact that will have on their supply chain. This session will also look at what is now required from LSPs and how we all link together.

Steve Harley, Executive Director, Global MP&L and PS&L, Ford Motor Company

Greg Henninger, Director of Global Logistics, Tesla

Chen Gang, Vice President, Beijing Changjiu Logistics

18:00 - 21:30

Gala dinner

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08:30 - 09:00

Registration

09:00 - 10:15

Session 5

Shortages and shutdowns: preparing for any crisis

In the wake of the Japanese crisis, supply chain management must now change. With specific approaches and case studies, this workshop will start the discussion on how logistics can be better prepared for any complication, so that the supply chain isn't surprised by surprises.

Patrick Bauer, Global Director; MP&L, Indirect Purchasing and India Shared Services Operations, Visteon

Stephen Tanner, Managing Director, FedEx Worldwide Services

Patrick O'Malley, Vice President and Chief Commerical and Marketing Officer, Landstar

10:15 - 11:00

Coffee break

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11:00 - 12:15

Session 6
WORKSHOP 6A	WORKSHOP 6B	WORKSHOP 6C
Damage: prevention, inspection and repair	Suppliers’ supply chain Doing more with less	Solutions Service Parts – Part One Why logistics is the key to service parts success
Quality control and damage is always an important focus, but what is the best way to ensure vehicles are delivered on time and in a good condition? B.J Alicandro, Manager - Vehicle Damage Prevention and Claims, Chrysler Kevin Lewis, Claims Manager, Chrysler Keith Lee, Damage Prevention Engineer, Union Pacific Railroad Leland Chang, Manager - Vehicle Quality Handling and Claims, Ford Alessandro Bolleri, Sales and Marketing Manager, Covercar Peter Daly, Vice President, Alliance Inspection Management	Cost reductions, lower staffing levels, yet more responsibility together with further globalisation: how have the suppliers adapted to cope? Mike Silvio, Director of Supply Chain Management, Cooper-Standard Automotive Camille Chism, Packaging Engineer, Johnson Controls Peter Baumann, Global Director of Automotive, Geodis Wilson	Customer service is key to success with customers. How do service parts strategies differ from the rest of the industry? Helmut Nittman, N.A Parts Supply and Logistics, Customer Service Division, Ford Motor Company George Campbell, Senior Manager, Process Reliability, Logistics and Cost Management, Chrysler, MOPAR Division Jim Rose, Senior Manager Service and Production Parts Transportation, Nissan North America

12:15 - 14:00

Lunch

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14:00 - 15:15

Session 7
WORKSHOP 7A	WORKSHOP 7B	WORKSHOP 7C
Customer and dealer expectations	Suppliers’ supply chain Let’s work together	Solutions Service Parts – Part Two Developing successful service parts supply operations
How can dealerships, OEMs and LSPs work together to ensure a smooth and reliable customer experience? What are the new processes you need to know? Mike Nelson, National Manager – Highway Logistics, Toyota Logistics Services Albert Gallegos, Director of International Affairs, NADA (National Association of Dealers of America) Vicki Streukens, Director of Vehicle Logistics, General Motors	Tier suppliers have an opportunity to work together to increase efficiency and reduce their own costs. This workshop will discuss how collaboration can work. Jeff Morrison, Director of Inbound Material Logistics, General Motors Sylvia Hill, North American and International Logistics Director, Delphi Jeff Hurley, Senior Vice President Automotive, CEVA Logistics Mercedes Figueroa, Manager of Transportation Supply Chain Engineering, Chrysler	Following on from the previous workshop, this panel will identify service parts logistics requirements. Scott Gates, General Manager, Ryder Fleet Products Jack Gross, Vice President and General Manager, Schneider Logistics

15:15 - 16:00

Coffee break

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16:00 - 17:15

Session 8

Making it happen

At the end of two days of presentations, workshops and discussions: a panel of important industry leaders talk about lessons learned and how they can be used.

Christine Krathwohl, Executive Director Global Logistics and Containers, General Motors

Steve Harley, Executive Director, Global MP&L and PS&L, Ford Motor Company

William Cook, Head of Worldwide Logistics and Customs, Chrysler

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