Programme
Tuesday 9th September 2008
18:00
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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
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 everyone is raising.
10:30
Coffee
11:00
Session 2 - Globalisation and capacity
Experts analyse the logistics needs of emerging economies and the impact this has on global logistics. Is the capacity adequate?
12:30
Lunch
14:00
Stream 1
Stream 2
14:00
Session 3a
Global sourcing and supply chain management
This session focuses on purchasing, global sourcing, benchmarking and total supply chain management
Session 3b
Finished Vehicle Logistics - The North American perspective
A look at the challenges and solutions pertinent to this region
15:30
Coffee
16:00
Session 4a
Under pressure
Tier One suppliers discuss the obstacles involved in supplying automakers in the current economic climate
Session 4b
Capacity and Infrastructure
Experts discuss capacity and infrastructure for the finished vehicle logistics market
17:30
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21:30
Gala dinner - Lovett Hall at the Henry Ford Museum
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.
Thursday 11th September 2008
08:30
Registration
09:00
Stream 1
Stream 2
09:00
Session 5a
Development of Logistics Service Providers
Working together towards a better logistics future
Session 5b
Globalisation
This session examines the global perspective for the FVL industry- what are the prospects?
10:30
Coffee
11:00
Session 6a
The NAFTA market under the microscope
What are the current concerns about the NAFTA region? What role does Mexico play?
Session 6b
The outlook for finished vehicle logistics
Which factors will impact on finished vehicle logistics and how will this sector evolve?
12:30
Lunch
14:00
ROUNDTABLES - NEW!
Introducing a new feature for Automotive Logistics Global - a super-interactive roundtable session gives you the chance to discuss the burning issues with your peers before reporting back to the audience.
15:30
Coffee
16:00
Carmakers' perspective
Your chance to ask the carmakers the questions.
17:30
- Conference ends -
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