Manufacturing, logistics, forwarding and transport companies have to react quickly in order to stay competitive. There are many obstacles to overcome. Companies are facing shortage of freight transport capacities, globalization, insufficient infrastructure, safety and security of supply chain.
In this conference, all the participants gain expertise knowledge from professionals of manufacturing companies, wholesale and retail companies, logistics and forwarding companies and related associations. Case studies, panel discussions and networking with experts and industry leaders will give the delegate an interactive experience.
Key advisors:
Cloe Zeng, Electrolux UK & Ireland, Demand Flow Director
Dirk Wenzelburger, BASF, Vice President Supply Chain Management Styrenics Europe
Michal Glacner, Unilever, Logistics Director, Central Europe
Paul de Weerd, LG Electronics, Manager Supply Chain Execution
Special guest: Andreas Scheuer, Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development, Germany Parliamentary State Secretary
Key speakers:
Jos Marinus, Belgium, Danone, Worldwide logistics network leader for the water division, VIB the Belgian purchasing and logistics association, President, ELA - the European Logistics Association, Vice-President, Supply Chain Benelux, VIB(Belgium),Abcal (Belgium), vLm(Holland) and CILT(UK) initiative, Executive board member of Leaders
Douglas Kent, Supply Chain Council, European Chair
Ernst Bernsdorf, ThyssenKrupp Nirosta, Senior Vice President, Head of Logistic/Shipping Department
Kris Van Ransbeek, Chiquita, Vice President, Product Supply & Ingredients Business Europe
Jacques Heintz, COTY, European Regional Vice President for Distribution and Transportation
Stefan Van Dalen, Robert Bosch, Vice President Supply Chain Management
Anne Bruggink, Electrocomponents, General Manager Supply Chain
Oliver Glemser, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Director Global Supply Chain Development
Steven Keppens, Johnson & Johnson, Director Supply Chain EMEA
Douglas Kent, Supply Chain Council, European Chair
Marco Sorgetti, European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistic and Customs Services, Director-General
Ján Lipták, Samsung Electronics Slovakia, Senior Manager for Logistics
Key topics:
Shortage of Freight Transport Capacities
Staying Flexible by Implementing Innovative Solutions
Impact of Globalization on Supply Chain Management
