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The autoMOTIVE Logistics Leaders Congress, hosted and organised by autoMOTIVE magazines, examined the ramifications of the globalisation of the automotive logistics sector. Traditional supply chains, both inbound and outbound, have had to be replaced or augmented by new routes and modes of transportation. In many cases, these new arrangements have substantially lengthened supply chains and thereby increased the exposure to risk. Inventory levels which had been so reduced by strict adherence to just-in-time principles have started to rise again as buffer stocks become more essential.

The transportation sector has been stretched to its limits and beyond by the distances over which components and vehicles must be moved. In addition, the slowdown in retail sales has in many cases caused ports and terminals, whose function should be to facilitate the smooth inbound and outbound passage of goods, to resemble vast vehicle storage areas as they become increasingly congested.

Hear what some of the delegates thought:

“All our team really enjoyed the Congress, and we are confident that we will be able to develop the contacts we have made” 
Neal Williams, Managing Director, Priority Freight Ltd.

“This is the only conference where all the panels had something to offer.”
Steve Jones, Managing Director, Vehnet

“I thought the discussion flowed perfectly, and it was rewarding to hear that people were so interested in what we had to say. It was a great pleasure to participate in the event.”
Zita Zigan, Head of Global Commercial Vehicle Forecasting, J.D.Power & Associates

“Superb location and good meaningful sessions. The concept of having short presentations followed by a panel discussion really works well and stimulates interaction between the participants.”
Bruno Van Damme, Business Development Manager, Volvo Logistics

“The agenda was well structured, the right contents were discussed and the subject matter experts were, in general, very good.”
Kevin Wall, Director Material Planning & Logistics, Jaguar Land Rover

“The setting was ideal and the organisation of the event was impeccable. I was overwhelmed by the mix of professional leaders from around the world.”
Paul Allen, Distribution Process Manager, Bentley Motors

“The organisation was perfect and the event was very useful especially under the very abnormal economic conditions.”
Cengiz Kabatepe, Assistant General Manager, Material Planning & Logistics, Ford Otosan

“We at J.D.Power believe that the conference format was excellent, allowing unique interaction between the panellists and attendees. This conference was one which industry players had to attend!”
Arthur Maher, Head of European Forecasting, J.D.Power & Associates