Golf Tournament Tee-off
For delegates participating in the LLC golf tournament.

Keynote Address Frits Mehrtens (ECG)

The New Economy and the Global Auto Industry What are the implications of the global economic crisis for the automotive logistics industry? David Cardle (Moderator) Arthur Maher (J.D.Power) Eric Wallbank (Ernst & Young) Zita Zigan (J.D. Power) Boris Firsov (Roland Berger)

Networking Coffee Break

Road and Rail Transportation What steps do providers and customers need to take to ensure the continuing viability of their operations? Sam Ogle (Moderator) Johannes Fritzen (K Line) Howard Nash (GEFCO) Frits Mehrtens (ECG) Eric Postulart (e-Logistics Control) Udo Niessen (INFORM)

Vehicle Processing How best to maintain quality standards and optimise efficiencies. Bill Kerrigan (Moderator) Steven Rand (Amports) Matt Holmes (Poundgates) Alexander Rogan (Rolf)

Lunch

RFID Technology What works, what doesn't and why. Why RFID solutions need intelligent software and how to approach the return on investment issue. Steve Jones (Vehnet) Moderator Oswald Werle (inet-Logistics) Chris Horne (WhereNet) David Read (Intellident)

Networking Tea Break

Packaging All the latest news and innovation Rodney Salmon (LINPAC) Moderator Daniel Walsh (CHEP) Chris Arnold (GefBoxSystem) Bruno Van Damme (Volvo Logistics)

Round Table Discussion Bill Kerrigan, David Cardle and Kevin Wall host a discussion of the day's issues.

Green Issues It’s not easy being green but it’s essential in today’s logistics industry. Peter Klein (Supply Chain Consulting) Giovanni Paci (ECG) Steve Jones (Vehnet)

Short and Deep-Sea Shipping How is the global shipping industry coping with the economic downturn? Bill Kerrigan (Moderator) Rudolf Luttmann (MOL) Oyvind Ervik (Hoegh Autoliners) Bjorn Svenningsen (UECC) Lars Ingeberg (Partner Shipping) Arjen Heeres (Quintiq)

Networking Coffee Break

Ports and Terminals Vital gateways for parts and finished vehicles. How do we reduce congestion, increase capacity and promote greater efficiency? Bill Kerrigan (Moderator) Rayburn Doucett (Port of Belledune) Konstantin Skovoroda (Russian Transport Lines) Martyn Pellew (PD Ports) Alexander Goloviznin (Ust-Luga Co.) Jens Nielsen (DFDS)

OEMs Forum OEMs discuss the present with an eye to the future. Sam Ogle (Moderator) Kevin Wall (Jaguar Land Rover) Cengiz Kabatepe (Ford Otosan)

Flexible Logistics Globalisation means longer supply chains with the need for greater risk management and potentially higher inventory levels. How do we minimise stock levels while continuing to be lean? Sam Ogle (Moderator) Adam Hayes (DHL) Andrew Austin (Schneider Logistics) Neal Williams (Priority Freight) Pascal Born (Caterpillar Logistics) Ivan Galaktionov (Rolf)

Closing Remarks and Networking Lunch