Press Release - First Automotive Logistics India Conference addresses role of logistics in delivering competitive advantage in the region
Press Release November 29th 2007 First Automotive Logistics India Conference addresses role of logistics in delivering competitive advantage in the region Automotive Logistics Conference, 4-6 December, New Delhi. The first detailed analysis of the logistics challenges facing automotive manufacturers and suppliers operating in India will take place at the Automotive Logistics India Conference in New Delhi, December 4-6. Papers will be presented by an impressive range of senior speakers from vehicle manufacturers, technology suppliers and logistics specialists, each with a fascinating perspective on the region. “In a rapidly developing market, knowledge and insight are the keys to competitive advantage,” says conference Chairman Louis Yiakoumi. “With substantial distances and challenging infrastructure, effective logistics is one of the cornerstones of success for any company operating in India, whether purchasing, selling or manufacturing.” Speakers will include some of the most influential people operating in the Indian automotive industry. Opening the programme, Jörg Müller, president of Volkwagen India, and Robert Strain, logistics director global purchasing and supply chain Asia Pacific, General Motors, will deliver an analysis of the automotive industry in India and the growing importance of excellent logistics management. Senior managers from BMW, Maruti and Mahindra & Mahindra will then provide examples of best practice plant and supply chain management. After lunch, senior speakers from Ford India, Tata Motors, Volkswagen India and Mahindra Logistics will discuss the increasingly sophisticated logistics requirements of India-based car manufacturers and call for a closer working relationship as their businesses and global roles develop. To close the first day, delegates will hear how local and global logistics service providers are supporting automotive companies in India with a detailed business discussion that will include advice on partnerships versus acquisition, developing smaller providers and 3PL concepts. Day two includes a more detailed look at how to manage infrastructure-related issues, with contributions from vehicle manufacturers, technology suppliers and logistics specialists including Krashna Kotak, managing director, JM Baxi Group, Rodney Salmon, commercial director of Linpac Allibert’s Global Automotive Solutions group and Arun Modgil, president of automotive CKD packaging specialist CKDPack. Delegates will learn about the strategies that have brought success for companies already operating in India, and be briefed on issues that will affect their own success. Associated networking events will allow the development of contacts amongst peer-group companies and amongst potential customers and suppliers. The conference is supported by Adani Logistics, Boxtrans, CKDpack, GBA Group of Companies, Gefco, Linpac Allibert, Mosolf and Shreyas Relay Systems as silver sponsors and Transport Intelligence as media partner. <http://www.automotivelogisticsindia.com/> www.automotivelogisticsindia.com Press Opportunities * Free admission to conference * Press release post-show * Extensive photography * Interviews at the conference * Telephone interviews after the conference * Submitted articles covering conference topics Press Enquiries Richard Gotch, Market Engineering tel: +44 (0)1295 277 050 richard.gotch@m-eng.com ULT5217 1.1ap 29 11 07 Prepared by Market Engineering, Europe’s leading communications agency for automotive technology industries