Finished Vehicle Logistics                 North America

 

11-13 May 2010

Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, California

 

Programme inc site demonstrations

The conference will return again to the West Coast in May 2011. Bookmark this page to keep up-to-date 

 

Programme: Speakers and interaction

Senior executives will be making presentations and taking part in panel discussions, the valued core content of the conference. Alongside these are interactive, discussion-led working groups, designed for full delegate participation. The conference concludes with onsite demonstrations at the nearby Port of Wilmington 


Tuesday 11th May 2010

18:00 - 21:00

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

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Registration also held at the cocktail reception

Wednesday 12th May 2010

08:00 - 09:00

Registration

09:00 - 10:30

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
10:30 - 11:15

Coffee

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11:15 - 12:30

WORKSHOP A: Information Technology and Systems

Where is the need for more IT support? What solutions are out there?

Led by Tom Swennes, Vice President, Planning and Administration, ICL Systems

Anthony Clevio, Supervisor, GMNA & Intercontinental Network Management, General Motors

WORKSHOP B: Damage protection and measurement

This was a highly-rated topic and session at our recent Automotive Logistics Global conference. Waste, longer lead times, increased costs, reduced cash flow, and poor customer satisfaction can be caused by vehicles damaged during transportation. What solutions are available?

Led by Dennis Manns, VP, Logistics, American Honda

Steve Clelland, President, WGI

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 15:15

Session 3: Used Cars

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

  • Tom Hetrick, National Manager, Fleet & Remarketing Operations, Hyundai
  • Dave Carp, Director, Fleet & Remarketing, Kia Motor America
  • Theo Jelks, General Manager, Adesa
  • Ralph Fisco, National Remarketing Manager, Toyota Financial Services
  • Michael Wysocki, CEO, United Road

 

15:15 - 16:00

Coffee

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16:00 - 17:30

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

17:30 - 21:30

Gala dinner

Thursday 13th May 2010

08:30 - 09:00

Registration

09:00 - 10:30

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

     

10:30 - 11:15

Coffee

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11:15 - 12:30

WORKSHOP A: Port Operations

Updates on ports and terminals for the automotive industry. We will examine imports and exports, and capacity issues.

  • Peter Bresnee, Department Manager, National Import & Domestic Logistics, Mercedes-Benz USA
  • Stan Gabara, Executive Vice-President of Business Development and Logistics - Automotive Division,The Pasha Group
  • Ron Popham, Asst. VP, Industry & Trade Relations, Port of San Diego
  • Jim Triplett, Senior VP, AMPORTS

WORKSHOP B: Innovations in Equipment

What are the latest developments in physical assets for the distribution of vehicles? We look at the latest trailer innovations, cars in containers, rail cars, etc

  • Scott Goodwin, National Manager Vehicle Logistics, Glovis America
  • Patrick O’Brien, West Coast Sales Manager, Delavan
  • Robert Farrell, Executive Director, Automobile Carriers Conference

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 15:30

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. 

15:30 - 18:00

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.

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