China’s ONLY executive event
specifically for the 3PL providers!

UPDATE (5 May): The date for this event has now been chaged.  The new dates are 23rd, 24th and 25th June (one week later than initally advertised).

THE PLACE WHERE THE 3PL INDUSTRY MEETS !

Get the information, tools and contacts you need to increase your market share and your profits in this critical and expanding 3PL market.

The full SPEAKER list is updated online but includes CEOs, VPs and Directors from China Post Logistics ... Kerry EAS ... Schneider ... YCH ... ... Maersk ... JHJ Int'l (YRC Logistics) ... H & T Logistics ... DP World ... Philips ... Reader's Digest ... Followmission Customs and more!  UPDATE (9 May): Overview on regulatory issues to be given by Ms Lei, the director for International cooperation at the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing. UPDATE (23 April): Hear from UPS as Daniel Chen (VP) takes us through an update on serving the Beijing Olympics ... not just a challenge for the athletes!

All the essential trends and strategies for both domestic logistics in China ... plus Chinese import/export logistics .... at one industry-led event.

What is the China 3PL Summit?

eyefortransport's signature 3PL Summits take place around the globe (Europe, USA, Middle East, China, India) to offer senior executives valuable insight into the changing 3PL market in their region.

Now in its 4th year, the China summit is the established meeting place for 150+ delegates to learn, benchmark and network with peers.  This is not a trade show or extensive exhibition format.  Instead, the 3PL summit is a senior level conference with industry-led sessions and a strong emphasis on open discussions, real-life examples and opportunities to network in a more informal environment!

In Shanghai, this 3 day event will bring together CEOs and directors who represent both the Chinese and also global logistics providers ... to analyse key 3PL trends within the China market, learn from innovative case studies, share industry best practice, benchmark business operations and network with potential partners!

What are the issues CEOs face in 2008?

• SUSTAINABLE TOP-AND-BOTTOM-LINE GROWTH: analyse your priorities ahead from cost-cutting tips to standardisation practices and operational excellence, that will keep your logistics business driving forward while generating share-holder value
• MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: with high overall M&A activity in the 3PL industry worldwide, global players taking advantage of changes to the Chinese regulations on foreign ownership and an increase in home-grown logistics providers, how will your business and market-share be impacted?
• TACTICAL URGENCY: when is it right to invest in new routes such as the inland waterways or commercial developments heading further West, or popular value-added services, plus the latest IT capabilities or even green supply chain initiatives? Maximize your ROI with comprehensive risk-reward assessments
• INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENTS: the 3PL market is an increasingly competitive space but pioneering companies prove that its a lucrative, under-exploited industry - which demands new initiatives to stay ahead of the pack and a corporate philosophy of "best practice" and "innovation" that filters down through all employees
• TOP TALENT: the logistics industry suffers from critical staffing issues with extremely high demand for experienced logisticians to take senior management roles – no more so than in China today where even demand for mid-level staff far outweighs the available talent! This challenge requires both a comprehensive hiring process to ensure you select the right people for the job, but it also forces CEOs to make staff retention plans a key priority!

TAKE PART IN THE SUMMIT THAT WILL HELP YOU DEFINE YOUR BUSINESS PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS!

What are the themes for the 2008 China 3PL Summit?

• THE CHINESE ECONOMY AND THE 3PL: how will predictions for the Chinese markets and overall trading patters (as well as vital global economic trends) change the shape of the supply chain in China and what strategy is vital for you own 3PL business to maximize profits?
• MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN THE 3PL MARKET: What M&A activity can you expect to see in China but also worldwide in 2008 and how does this affect your own growth strategies? Tips on M&A planning such as; assessing your key objectives (is it market penetration, expanding networks, consolidating service offerings?), learning to identify potential partner synergies, establishing robust risk mitigation plans, post-M&A integration tools and key steps to reduce disruption to your customers' supply chains
• TRENDS IN LOGISTICS IT: what's the latest IT buzz?... how can you adapt your IT to suit the Chinese marketplace? ... top tips for implementation planning .... and advice on marketing IT services to your customers successfully!
• SECURING YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN: what security initiatives are mandatory in China but also for operating a global service and what other security devices are your customers demanding now? … How can you implement supply chain risk management tools and prepare for alternative trade routes?
• IT'S A SERVICE AND SERVICE IS ABOUT PEOPLE: rapid market growth brings fast supply chain growth, which increases the demand for high-level logisticians … Get expert advice on how to find and incentivise the best employees to create a world-class 3PL service

• DRIVING YOUR 3PL BUSINESS AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION: learn to increase customer retention and gain new contracts, adapt global systems for the local Chinese market, compete with international operators, balance demand for niche services with the hype over one-stop-shop strategies, invest in the right industry verticals, focus on value-added services that are right for your business, operate a lean supply chain and much more!
• PLUS A PRE SUMMIT WORKSHOP DAY FOR SPECIAL FOCUS workshops and networking: get the latest industry statistics and trends from experts in their field at these interactive workshop sessions … ask specific questions and get valuable information that you can take back to the office and start using in your business development strategies! … plus stepping away from the office the day before the Summit gives you an extra opportunity to meet your fellow attendees in a relaxed setting the night before the big day!

Successful corporate leaders recognise the need to step back ... and away from the day-to-day operations ... to soak up some inspiration for their future strategies! So take that vital break this June and join your fellow supply chain experts as you discover how to position your company to become the logistics provider of choice for companies operating in China

Who should join us in Shanghai this June?

• LOCAL CHINESE 3PLS ... keen to learn from their peers on industry best practice .... who want to meet international providers for information sharing and potential business partnerships!
• GLOBAL 3PLS ... motivated to expand and update their knowledge of the Chinese market ... who recognise the need for local expertise and want to meet potential local partners!
• LOGISTICIANS AND SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVES FROM MANUFACTURING AND RETAIL ... willing to share experiences and inspiration for developing supply chains in and around China
• GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES ... who recognise the need for further industry-government collaboration!
• INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, SOLUTION PROVIDERS AND MEDIA ... who believe knowledge sharing is crucial and want to be a part of these important industry discussions!

THE 3PL SUMMIT NOT ANOTHER SALES EVENT BUT AN INFORMATION SHARING OPPORTUNITY!

This June in Shanghai at the eyefortransport 4th China 3PL Summit world-class speakers will represent leading and innovative companies, offering advice on best practice and future trends but audience participation is strongly encouraged to facilitate a broad spectrum of discussion and debate!

All summit participants are invited to contribute with questions and share their own experiences during the varied, interactive sessions.  So join your industry peers at this executive level summit with an open-minded, collaborative approach to do you part to push the whole 3PL industry forward.

SPACE IS LIMITED

Make sure you're inside the conference room, not stuck at your desk ... by booking your place today!