Programme Overview

Day 1 | Day 2

2nd Global Distribution Strategies, Brussels, 6th-7th October 2009

The 2nd Global Distribution Strategies Conference - Europe was held in Brussels on October 6 & 7 2009. The conference followed the program below:

Day 1 - 6th October 2009

9.00 Welcome – John Manners-Bell, CEO, Transport Intelligence

9.10 Session 1

How are manufacturers and logistics providers adapting to the new economic environment?

In the worst economic environment for half a century, manufacturers and retailers have been forced to make systemic changes to their supply chains in order to remain competitive. At the same time, logistics companies have had to come to terms with the nightmare scenario of falling volumes and rising costs. What strategies must both supply and demand-side adopt to survive?

Presentations from:

• John Manners-Bell - CEO, Transport Intelligence
• Samuel Sidiqi - Director of Strategy Europe, Agility Logistics
• Steven Keppens - Supply Chain Director EMEA, Johnson & Johnson

10.45 Break – Coffee

11.15 Session 2

What are the risks and opportunities for the European logistics industry?

This session deals with the dynamics of the freight industry and identifies which sectors will be first in line for recovery. What are the prospects for the air, sea, road and contract logistics industry and how has each been affected by the slowdown? Why are some providers more at risk than others depending on their business models?

Presentations from:

• Sebastien Scholte - Head of Marketing & Special Projects, Cargolux

Panel to include:

• Geert Lagae - Consultant
• Joel Ray - Head of Consultancy, Transport Intelligence

12.30 Lunch

1.30 Session 3

Supply Chain Strategies to survive

What is the risk to supply chains in key vertical sectors? Whilst some industries have weathered the downturn well (eg FMCG and Pharmaceutical) others have been thrown into crisis. Which are more cyclical than others? How does impact on supply chain strategies and how have these changed in line with the new economic realities?

Presentations from:

• Peter Best - Outbound Transportation Manager, Nike
• Robert Srumf - Director LSP Management & Inbound Logistics, Nokia 
• Tim Bett - Director Europe, Bisham Consulting 

3.15 Break - Coffee

3.45 Session 4

How innovative is your logistics provider?

How innovative are logistics companies? What strategies are they adopting to increase their value proposition as their clients' volumes fall? In an open and lively discussion, two speakers and the audience debate the value which logistics companies can create.

Presentations from:

• Robert Bowman - Strategic Account Executive, Penske
• Pascal Gielen - Commodity Strategy Manager Road Europe, Philips Lighting

5.15 Day closes  

5.30 Cocktail Party Sponsored by Eve Partners

Day 2 - 7th October 2009

9.00 Session 5

The future of the European Logistics Industry

This session examines a number of economic, political and technological scenarios and asks for the expert commentary of leading industry executives from a range of backgrounds.

• What will happen if the rising cost of oil makes transportation unaffordable?
• Will 'de-globalisation' take place and what will be its impact on distribution strategies?
• Will the environment cease to be a major issue, given that the focus of all companies is now firmly  on survival?
• What will the logistics supply side look like in ten years time?
• What technologies will be developed to dominate the market?

Presentations from:

• Peter Kauschke - Transportation & Logistics Business Development Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Ken Lyon - CEO, BitLogistics
• Jef van Doorslaer - Associate Partner, Head of Research, Cushman & Wakefield

10.45 Break - Coffee

11.15 Session 6

Supply Chain Opportunities

The smartest logistics managers and operators are looking for new opportunities, despite the difficult markets? Where do the best opportunities for future profitable growth lie? Which markets have continued to prosper throughout the downturn? This session examines a range of sectors and geographies for clues on which supply chain structures to adopt, which countries to expand into and the best, most innovative business models to develop.

  Presentations from:

•  Alan Braithwaite - Chairman, LCP
•  Alex Baumgardt - Director IT Demand & BPO, DHL 

Interactive panel session follows these presentations

• Eelco Dijkstra - Managing Director, Europhia Consulting
• Ingrid Willems - CMO, Teleroute

12.45 Lunch 

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13.45 Session 7

Supply Chain Debate - Has globalization had its day?

Many people believe that there is a trend towards 'reverse globalization' or 'near-sourcing', as managers worry that their supply chains are not sustainable if fuel costs increase towards levels seen last year. However at the same time they still want to ensure that they have the flexibility to buy products cheaply on the global market. How will the supply chain managers overcome this conundrum and what are the implications for logistics providers?

Panel includes:

• Franz-Joseph Miller - CEO, time:matters
• Goos Kant - Managing Director Logistics, Ortec
• Geert Lagae
• Robert Srumf - Director LSP Management & Inbound Logistics, Nokia
• Stijn Meeus - Central & Eastern European Marketing Manager, FedEx EMEA
• Joel Ray - Head of Consulting, Transport Intelligence

3.30 Conclusion and refreshments

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