Pre-conference cocktail reception at the Pool Deck, Renaissance Hotel

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Registration also held at the cocktail reception

Registration

Session 1: Future Influences on the Finished Vehicle Logistics Industry

Looking at new trends in the automotive industry, and how the logistics sector will tackle them; including a look at green vehicle logistics and the challenges involved with electric vehicles.

• Mike Nelson, National Manager - Highway Transportation, Toyota Logistics Services
• Greg May, President, Jack Cooper Transport
• Evelyn Chiang, VP of Supply Chain and Information Technology, Tesla Motors
• Julie Krehbiel, Vice President and General Manager, Union Pacific Railroad

Coffee

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Lunch

Session 3: Used Cars

A session focussing on how used cars are moved - what are the challenges? What are the solutions?

Coffee 

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Session 4: Collaboration and Benchmarking

Collaborating with fellow OEMs and fellow LSPs to measure performance and success

Walter Lowe, Manager Vehicle Logistics North America, Ford Motor Company

Markus Gichert, Department Manager, Vehicle Distribution, Mercedes-Benz USA

Gala dinner

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Session 5: Globalization and Global Logistics

The impact of globalization on vehicle distribution to, from and in North America. Are we prepared for the new Asian imports?

• Nathan Porter, Manager, GMNA and Intercontinental Vehicle Logistics, General Motors

• Jerry Mahoney, Director of Business Development, Region Americas, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

   

Coffee 

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Lunch

Session 6: Ask the Carmaker - A Round-Up

We round-up the conference, with a dedicated Q&A session, where we ask the OEMs about the pertinent issues involved in finished vehicle logistics; including effective supply chain management, vehicle logistics planning, etc. 

ADDITIONAL EVENT (post conference)

'Best of finished vehicle logistics in action' 

Hosted by Union Pacific 

Union Pacific is hosting a workshop at the nearby Port of Wilmington to show and help delegates better understand some of the key areas of land-based vehicle logistics. Union Pacific will be joined by representatives from WWL Vehicle Services Americas and United Road Auto Transport.

Providing overviews and working demonstrations, the subjects covered will include: technology/inventory management; vehicle processing; operations; inspections; the latest in railcar designs; and truck equipment. There will be a reception at the conclusion of the event. 

Timetable:

• Buses from conference hotel 15.45 (short journey) 
• Groups of six, visiting each of six stations, with brief presentations and Q&A 
• Cocktail reception 17.30-18.30
• Return buses either before (at 17.45) or after (at 18.45)

Participation is included in the delegate fee. Registration can be selected within your online registration to attend the overall conference.