1st Automotive Logistics Turkey conference
14 - 16 October, 2008
Conrad Instanbul, Turkey
Programme:
| Conference programme Tuesday 14 October 2008 18:00 - 21:00 Pre-conference cocktail reception and registration
One of the many great networking opportunities to meet fellow logistics professionals and exchange business ideas in a relaxed setting. Wednesday 15 October 2008 08:00 Registration 09:00 Session 1 State of the Industry Is the automotive logistics industry in Turkey in good shape? EU standards and legislation are discussed to assess whether the Turkish automotive logistics sector on the right road to development - Özlem Gülsen, General Secretary, TAYSAD (Association of Automotive Parts and Components Manufacturers)
- Professor Doctor Ercan Tezer, Secretary General, Automotive Manufacturers' Association (OSD)
- Talat Yazicioglu, Logistics Manager, Celik Motor (Kia - Lada - Coopertire)
10:30 Coffee 11:00 Session 2 Development of the logistics network Developing the logistics network Exploring improvements to ports, rail, roads, to aid Turkish logistics efforts - Dr Metin Türkay, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering, Koç University
- Professor Doctor Mehmet Tanyas, President, Logistics Association
- Christian Zbylut, CEO Eastern Europe/Russia/Central Asia, GEFCO Õsterreich Business Unit
12:30 Lunch 14:00 Session 3 Evolution of the LSPs Understanding how LSPs are improving their services to meet the needs of a developing automotive sector Moderator: Ayhan Turkmen, General Manager, T&T Partners - Dr Jõrg Nienhaus, Department Manager Logistics, Bosch Turkey
- Sadik Baydere, Director and Board Member, Business Development, Barsan Global Logistics
- Ali Sener, Head of Automotive and Industry Sectors, DHL Exel Supply Chain Turkey
15:30 Coffee 16:00 Session 4  What's happening in Turkey Experts discuss the latest developments in the finished vehicle logistics sector, and explore logistics within Turkey - Ozgur Kalelioglu, Director, Port Services Group, Arkas Holding
- Onur Yalçin, Outbound Logistics Manager, TOFA (Türk Otomobil Fabrikalarý)
17:30 - 21:30 Gala dinner
This prestigious event is your chance to further acquaint yourself in a relaxed environment with fellow delegates and existing or potential customers. It's the perfect way to form those all-important long-term business relationships. Thursday 16 October 2008 08:30 Registration Session 5 09:00 Imports and exports - an overview Understanding the issues involved in importing to and exporting from Turkey Moderator: Peter Menzel, General Manager, “K” Line (Europe) - Konstantin Skovoroda, General Director, RTL (Russian Transport Lines)
- Markos Vassilikos, Deputy General Manager, Neptune Lines Shipping & Managing Enterprises
- Lutz Quietmeyer, Head, Outbound Forecasting and Capacity Management, Renault
10:30 hosted by: Coffee 11:00 Session 6 Material flow and supply chain management The importance of packaging, plant management and supply chain processes in improving logistics management is discussed - Cengiz Kabatepe, Assistant General Manager, Ford Otomotiv
- Murat Gokhan Ofluoglu, Country/General Manager (Turkey), LINPAC Allibert
- Baris Melek Doǧan, Purchasing and Logistics Manager, Avon Automotive
12:30 hosted by: Lunch 14:00 ROUNDTABLES Introducing a new feature for Automotive Logistics Turkey - a super-interactive roundtable session gives you the chance to discuss the burning issues with your peers before reporting back to the audience. 15:30 hosted by: Coffee 16:00 Session 8 What the carmakers want Your chance to ask the carmakers the questions - Emin Atac, General Manager, Purchasing, Toyota Motor Europe
- Altan Aytaç, Supply Chain Director, TOFAS (Türk Otomobil Fabrikalarý)
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