Automotive Logistics South America

Automotive Logistics South America

17 - 19 May 2010                                       
Renaissance Hotel, São Paulo, Brazil        Portuguese                   
                                                                         
The conference will return again to the São Paulo in 2011.
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Automotive Logistics South America 2010 Programme:
 
 

Monday 17th May 2010

18:00 - 21:00

Pre-conference cocktail reception and registration

Tuesday 18th May 2010

08:00 - 09:00

Registration

09:00 - 10:30

Session 1: Preparing for growth

An update on the status of the industry, current and future trade partners, and how the car industry can be prepared for the predicted growth in sales.

 

Wilson B Camara Junior, Planning and Logistics Manager, Knorr Bremse Sistemas

Roberto Rodrigues, Managing Director, TNT Brazil

10:30 - 11:00

 Coffee

11:00 - 12:30
Session 2: Solutions for the infrastructure challenges in the South American region
What are companies doing to tackle the obstacles inherent with the current infrastructure? What plans are there to improve the infrastructure?

Edgar Pezzo, VP, GPSC-GMIO, South America Hub, General Motors

Edson Foltran, Partner, M&T Consulting Partners

Danilo de Andrade, Import and Export Analyst, Lear

Washington Flores Junior, Superintendent Director, Santos Brasil

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 15:30
Session 3: Government assistance for the industry
What is the government doing to assist the industry – e.g. subsidies, improving customs clearance?
 
Stephan Gruener, General Director, BMS Logistics
Andre Perez, Director Supply Chain Mercosul, Renault
15:30 - 16:00

Coffee

16:00 - 17:30

Session 4: World-class aspirations for the logistics industry

Lessons which can be learned from multinational companies – how can the industry improve its processes and procedures to compete with the rest of the world?

 

Fabio Garcia, Executive- Supervisor, MAN Latin America (Volkswagen Truck & Bus)

Marcelo Navarro, Logistics Manager, CNH

Senior Representative, Penske Logistics (to be confirmed)

17:30 - 21:30

Gala dinner

Sponsored by

Coaches will leave the conference directly after the last session to transport everyone to the TNT gala dinner at Jardineira Grill

 

Wednesday 19th May 2010

08:30 - 09:00

Registration

09:00 - 10:30
 
Session 5a: Lessons in Supply Chain Management
Risk management and ensuring your supply chain remains intact in this growing market
 
Marcelo Navarro, Logistics Manager, CNH
Carlos Panitz, Material Planning & Logistics Management, MWM Motores

Session 5b: Exporting Brazilian-made cars to the rest of the world
What are the obstacles in exporting cars to the rest of the world? A look at capacity issues and infrastructure development, including port development
 
Edson Molina, Material Planning and Logistics Director, South America, Ford
Jack Servara, General Manager, South America, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
10:30 - 11:00

Coffee

11:00 - 12:30
 
Session 6a: Packaging for tomorrow, today
What is the current status of packaging? Is it improving at all in South America?
 
Katia Bednikovs, South America Logistics and Indirect Material Purchasing Manager, Lear
Edmur Almeida, General Motors
Alexandre Califani, Global Logistics Manager, Magnetti Marelli
Pedro Moreira, Country Director, CHEP
Session 6b:
 
The finished vehicle market – what are the current bottlenecks
 A panel of OEMS and LSPs discuss the issue
 
Fred Roldan, South America and South Africa Logistics Director, General Motors
12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 15:00
ROUNDTABLES
A chance to discuss the most pertinent issues in smaller focus groups
15:00 - 15:30

Coffee

15:30 - 16:30

ASK THE CARMAKER

A chance to pose questions to the decision-makers                                                                                    

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