autoMOTIVE Logistics Leaders and the University of Buckingham are launching a series of forums to provide executives within the automotive logistics sector with an opportunity to discuss and debate current issues of concern to the industry.

The topic of the first forum is;
   Strategic Implications of the Migrating Automotive Industries

We will examine historic and anticipated changes in the ownership and location of elements of the automotive industries – and their implications for logistics both for components and for finished vehicles. 

Attendee numbers are limited to ensure that everybody has the opportunity to participate in the debate.The event will take place at the University of Buckingham’s Chandos Road facility – MK18 1AL.

The objectives of the planned forums might be broadly summarised as follows:

• To provide the opportunity for executives and industry leaders to meet to discuss issues of significance to the industry.
• To receive the latest reports on logistics industry-oriented research, with part of that research seeking to set the industry in a wider context.
• To deliver the research and debates under totally independent but informed leadership and to offer the opportunity for regular networking.

The forums are emphatically not conferences. We seek to give members the opportunity to express their views and debate them rather than packing the agenda with a collection of speakers, many of whom consciously or subconsciously are selling their products or services.

The cost for the event is £85.00 per participant if booked electronically. If, however, you require an invoice, please contact kim.pittwood@buckingham.ac.uk and she will arrange it. However, the charge for invoicing is  £95.00 to cover the administrative costs.

We look forward to welcoming you.

AGENDA:
10.30:  Arrive, register, coffee

11.00:  Chairman’s Introduction:

11.10:  Introduction to the AutoMOTIVE Logistics Leaders Forum Series; Sam Ogle, Editor – autoMOTIVE Logistics Leaders & Professor Peter Cooke

11.25:  ‘The Migrating Motor Industry’ Professor Peter Cooke; Professor of Automotive Management – University of Buckingham

12.30:  Short Break.

12.45:  'The Cultural Divide' The problems of foreign ownership in the European market. David Cardle, Visiting Fellow – University of Buckingham.

13.30:  Sponsor’s Spot – ten minute sponsor’s review

13.40:  Debate topic;  OEM Expectations from Logistics Providers During Industry Recession; introduced by Mark Poulton – Manager, Logistics UK & Ireland; General Motors Europe Supply Chain
The debate, introduced by a member of the forum, will last for half an hour and all members will be invited to contribute.

14.10:  (approximately); Chairman’s closing comments

14.15:  Buffet lunch

15.30:  Close of event.

This forum is the first in a series created to explore developments and opportunities in the industry. It is not a selling event but a real exchange of ideas and a discussion of topics of current interest. You are welcome to bring a colleague – please use the electronic booking system for yourself and any additional colleagues; numbers are genuinely limited so that everybody has the opportunity to speak.

After the March Forum, the  next events are 15th September &  23rd November.

To view the website please visit:
http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/life/social/events/other.html