Automotive Logistics Europe 2009 conference
3 - 5 March 2009, Le Montreux Palace, Switzerland
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The outstanding Automotive Logistics Europe conference was again a great success!
It was held for the sixth time from March 4 to 6 2008 at the Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland.
More than 240+ key senior automotive logistics executives were in attendance, and debated
the key issues facing the European logistics arena, exploring solutions to overcome the
obstacles often found within the industry, with an emphasis on promoting networking and
collaboration.
Many delegates have testified that they found the Automotive Logistics Europe conference
beneficial, interesting and enjoyable.
We are still confirming dates and venues for next year and will make a decision soon after
carefully evaluating the feedback from this year's conference.
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Automotive Logistics Europe 2008 Conference Report
As the automotive industry comes to terms with the realities of globalisation,
many of those responsible for the successful operation of a complex and rapidly changing sector met
in Montreux to share ideas, experiences and best practices.
While the global car industry was showing its latest products at the
nearby Geneva Motor Show, 240 of its top logistics specialists were at the
6th annual Automotive Logistics Europe conference, held from March 4 to 6.
The implications of global operations were top of the agenda for the majority of delegates,
including carmakers struggling to meet the exploding demand
for their vehicles in Russia and elsewhere and the logistics service
providers who are helping them build robust and flexible connections with emerging markets.
Unprecedented changes in the structure of the world's car markets and the location of
carmaking plants and supply bases are creating novel challenges for those
charged with managing the flow of components and finished vehicles. In the
words of a delegate: "We all underestimated the effects of globalisation."
The industry has proved to be flexible and innovative in its response to the new economic
environment. However, with shipping capacity stretched to the limit, particularly in transporting
finished vehicles, the exploration of alternatives, including long-range
rail links between Europe and the Far East was of major interest to delegates in the dedicated
Finished Vehicle Logistics stream.
A challenge of the future is the impact that logistics operations has
on the environment. Transport systems produce nearly as much CO2 as vehicle making
operations. As carmakers respond to customer pressure and ways to stay ahead of environmental legislation, many are now focusing on ways to reduce emissions.
A survey done at Automotive Logistics Europe this year indicated that
India and Russia are the most important regions. Many will return to this well-established event next year to report on their progress in the emerging markets.
Click here to read the full conference report.
Full report available in Automotive Logistics Magazine
(May/June edition)
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The 2009 conference promises to be bigger and better, with increased support from car makers, leading suppliers and service providers. If you'd like to get involved, please contact Louis Yiakoumi at louis.yiakoumi@ultimamedia.com
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