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| 08.00 | Registration | | 09.00 | Session 1 - The state of the industry
This session will bring delegates up to speed on the developments in the carmaking and logistics industries, from a strategic perspective. - Shen Jinjun, Executive Vice Chairman and Secretary General, China Auto Logistics Association of CFLP
- Zhao Fangkuan, Chairman, FAW Group Corporation
- David Diebold, CEO, David Diebold & Associates (HK)
| | 10.30 | Coffee break | | 11.00 | Session 2 - Sourcing from and for China
Chinese and global carmakers and parts suppliers share their requirements of sourcing for and from China and the challenges they face. - Randy Creel, Director Service Parts Purchasing, China Parts Supply and Logistics, Ford Motor Company
- Victor Giardini, Senior Director, Asia Pacific Procurement, ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems (Shanghai)
- Michael Silvio, Director Supply Chain Management, Cooper-Standard Automotive
| | 12.30 | | Lunch | hosted by  | | | 14.00 | Session 3 - The logistics service providers
Many LSPs have been in China for a few years. How are they adjusting? How is the Chinese logistics supply base developing? - Ouyang Pu, Vice President, Sinotrans
- Bill Villalon, Vice President Global Marketing and Product Development, APL Logistics
- George Zhao, Director, Supply Chain Consulting, Schneider Enterprise Consultancy (Shanghai)
| | 15.30 | Coffee break | | 16.00 | Session 4 - Information Systems
What are the IT requirements in China? Is there a move to standardise systems? - Dr Susanne Lehmann, Logistics Planning Manager, Shanghai Volkswagen
- Scott Molitor, Director of Marketing, Covisint
| | 18.00 | Gala dinner (including pre-dinner drinks) Aboard the Peony Boat on the Huang Pu river | | This prestigious evening event is the ideal networking opportunity. It is your chance to get further acquainted with fellow delegates and existing or potential customers in a non-pressured environment. It's the perfect way to form those all-important long-term business relationships |  | | 08.30 | Registration | | | | Stream 1 | Stream 2 The heads of vehicle logistics from carmakers and senior directors from logistics companies give their views. | | 09.00 | Session 5a -
The impact of globalisation and new markets on packaging
The longer the supply chain the more important packaging becomes.
Container management, quality, design, and materials are discussed. Other topics include the education of suppliers, understanding ergonomics, and global good citizenship. - Peter Reinshagen, Coordination and Development Manager for China, Gefco
- Mark Flegm, General Manager - Orbis China, Orbis Corporation
- Jean-Luc Guenard, Director, Business Development, Automotive Services, Chep China
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The finished vehicle market
China offers a vast market for new car sales. What are the retail models? How are carmakers attacking the market? Importing and exporting vehicles - can ocean carriers and ports cope? - Robert Strain, Director of Logistics, General Motors Asia Pacific Supply Chain
- Richard Heintzelman, President, Region Asia, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
- Rob Lord, National Customer Service Manager, Safmarine South Africa
| | 10.30 | Coffee break
| | | 11.00 | Session 6 -
Lean manufacturing in new markets and long supply chains
Driving out waste is a priority for all global companies. How are the carmakers achieving 'lean' in their new plants? - Ouyang Jie, Vice President, Dongfeng Motor Corporation
- Chi Mingxi, Director of Product Development, FAW Jiefang Automobile Co
- Anton Liu, Senior Operations Director, Shanghai Yanfeng Johnson Controls Seating
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Operational logistics
Making the most of a developing infrastructure:
- Using distribution networks
- Aiming for damage-free distribution
- Discussion on the need for new transportation equipment, and protection methods
- Containerising FBU shipments - case study
- Xie Ruipei, Deputy Logistics General Manager, Chery Automobile
- Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, Head of Sales Operations and Import, BMW China Automotive Trading
- Dr Jörg Mosolf, CEO, Mosolf Group
| | 12.30 | Lunch | hosted by  | | 14.00 | Session 7, Conference round-up Collaboration
Work together to make a real difference in the industry - the way forward and a round-up of the conference. - Robert Strain, Director of Logistics, General Motors Asia Pacific Supply Chain
- Carroll Pickett, China Sourcing Office, MP&L Director, Ford Motor Research & Engineering, Nanjing
| | 15.30 | Coffee break | | | 16.00 | Four cars in a container? - Live demonstration
 This year's conference concludes with a demonstration of two, three and four cars being loaded and discharged from a 40-foot container. Transport to the demonstration site, 15 minutes from the conference venue, will be provided. | | |