Summit Agenda

Monday 23rd June

PRE SUMMIT INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS & NETWORKING

• Optional workshops focussing on the latest predictions for the 3PL market in China.
• These extra sessions have been designed to offer valuable and practical guidance in an informal setting.
• Format for this preday includes 3 or 4 interactive hour-long workshops, with Q+A strongly encouraged, coffee breaks and a networking function to close

1:30 2:00

REGISTRATION & COFFEE (for Pre Summit delegates)

2:00 2:45

WORKSHOP:

CHINA’S PLACE IN THE NEW WORLD ORDER: CHINA-INDIA TRADE

• Comparison of the logistics infrastructure in both countries
• What are the major logistics challenges faced by companies in India, as compare to China
• What SCM capabilities exist or are growing now in India
  

Chander Agarwal, Executive Director, TCI Global

3:00 4:00

WORKSHOP:

THE CHANGING SHAPE OF THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS IN CHINA

• How will the future China 3PL map be shaped by market trends and industry consolidation?
• How can China based 3PLs position themselves to take full advantage of shifts in global markets and trading patterns?
• What are the significant impacts of further consolidation of the 3PL industry in China?
• Who is likely to benefit the most from an increase in M&A activity – and who looks set to suffer?

Francis Bassolino, Managing Partner, Alaris Consulting China

4:15 5:00

WORKSHOP:

FOCUS ON DANGEROUS GOODS MOVING THROUGH CHINA’S SUPPLY CHAINS

• Overview of ‘Dangerous Goods’
• Explanation of typical incidents / accidents and the typical reactions
• Assessment of the ‘Response Phase’ and considerations when planning a response
• Communication tools, both stationary and in transit

Steve Hawks, President, Hawks Logistics
Chung Tam, Chief Representative, ASTL China

5:00 6:00

PRE SUMMIT NETWORKING RECEPTION

Get out of the office a day before the main summit to join the workshops and … perhaps more importantly … meet your fellow attendees in a relaxed setting!

Catch up with colleagues and old friends, meet fellow attendees and speakers and make important business contacts at this Pre Summit Networking Reception on Monday 23rd June!

5:30 6:00

REGISTRATION (for all Main Summit delegates)

Tuesday 24th June

DAY ONE - MORNING

8:00 8:45

REGISTRATION & COFFEE

8:45 9:00

CHAIRMAN’S OPENING ADDRESS:

The role of 3PLs in China and China’s role in the global 3PL industry

• Industry veteran Mark Millar introduces the major themes for the conference together with a brief introduction to the key speakers and sets the tone for the 4th year of the China 3PL Summit
  

Mark Millar, Advisory Council, Supply Chain Asia
(Business Development, UPS)

9:00 9:40

INDUSTRY PRESENTATION:
The evolution of logistics in China

• What do industry professionals expect for the future Chinese logistics landscape?
• Hear predictions and expert advice from Dr Tian whose industry experience ranges from his post at one of China’s largest state-owned enterprises to his roles as executive director of the China Logistics Society and deputy secretary general of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing and a PhD in logistics
  

Xuejun Tian, Director, China Post Logistics

SUMMIT THEME ONE:
Government regulations, free trade zone expansions, country-wide investment and the impact on logistics in China

9:40 10:10

PRESENTATION:
Update on government regulations and country-wide investments that will impact logistics operators in China

Sun Lei , Director - International Cooperation Department ,

China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing

10:10 10:40

DISCUSSION:
How can private business and government work together to drive logistics growth in China and encourage supply chain excellence throughout the country

Xuejun Tian, Director, China Post Logistics
Sun Lei , Director - Int'l Cooperation Dept , CFLP
Tony Lin, MD, Dimerco International Transportation
Sim Cheng Hwee, MD, IDSC

10:40 11:10

Coffee break with refreshments, exhibition and networking

SUMMIT THEME TWO:
3PL consolidation in China and its impact on your business strategy

11:10 11:40

JHJ PRESENTATION:
Preparing for post M&A integration

• Key obstacles companies face after a merger (cultural integration, management structure, corporate vision)
• How can 3PLs plan beyond a merger to ensure a smooth transition, with minimal disruption for customers
• Hear examples of challenges faced by the management teams at YRC and JHJ
  

Nancy Qian, VP, JHJ International

11:40 12:30

DISCUSSION:
Assessing the M&A trend within the China 3PL industry

• How will an increase in consolidation impact the future of the China logistics landscape?
• How does this M&A activity affect local and global players differently
• Advice on assessing the best strategy for your own business and preparing for post M&A challenges

Richard Zhu, VP Asia Pacific Strategy, Agility Logistics
Nancy Qian, VP, JHJ International
Francis Bassolino, Managing Partner, Alaris Consulting China
Additional speakers tbc

Lunch break with refreshments, exhibition and networking

Lunch will be served for all conference delegates in the hotel. eyefortransport staff will be on hand to direct you.

Tuesday 24th June

DAY ONE - AFTERNOON

SUMMIT THEME THREE:
The old adage still holds true: Think Global but Act Local

1:45 2:15

LOCAL 3PL PRESENTATION:
An insider perspective on the future vision for 3PL operations in China

• H & T Logistics, based in Hong Kong but with networks and partnerships worldwide, grew out of a JV between a Chinese state-owned company and an exporter of manufactured goods
• Learn from this Chinese company why it’s both SPEED and ACCURACY that act as the vital keys to successful supply chain operations
• Hear from a 3PL provider, with local insight into how China’s regulations, investment priorities and specific business culture all impact industry progress, on the major areas of growth and the greatest challenges that a 3PL operator faces in China tomorrow

David Mak, CEO, H & T Logistics

2:15 2:45

3PL USER PRESENTATION:
Securing the supply chain in China

• Update on global supply chain security regulations and standards and the key considerations for security when operating supply chains in and through China
• Find out from Dow Chemical what they expect from their 3PL providers and how they work with a 3PL to ensure maximum supply chains security

Ken Bryan, Supply Chain & Customer Services Director - Asia Pacific, Dow Chemical

2:45 3:15

Coffee break with refreshments, exhibition and networking

3:15 4:15

Interactive Roundtable Discussions

These sessions are a popular part of the 3PL Summit format. No audio recording takes place ... no Power Point slides are used ... it’s your chance to informally quiz the table leaders and fellow attendees! Multiple topics are discussed literally around a ROUND table for 1 hour, moderated by 'table leaders' from among the summit speakers

• Connecting your China network with established and developing networks across Asia …focus on India, South Korea & Vietnam
  (Mark Millar, Advisory Council, Supply Chain Asia)
  (HS Bhatia, CEO, TCI Global)
  

• Making sense of the red tape and the new legal requirements impacting 3PLs in China

• Update on refrigerated transportation and warehousing as 3PLs develop the cold chain
  (Chung Tam, Chief Representative, ASTL China)

• Challenges and rewards to implementing a green supply chain in China

• Rising fuel prices…the impact on the logistics industry globally and in China specifically, plus advice for practical fuel optimization

• Track and trace technology including RFID

• Update on ‘Dangerous Goods’ regulations & tips for handling logistics for dangerous goods in China
  (Steve Hawks, President, Hawks Logistics)

4:15 5:00

WORKSHOP:

3PLs as service providers must hire, retain and train the best service-orientated staff to succeed for the long haul

• Join an interactive session with Rasmussen & Simonsen, experts in the region, for advice on creating a competent, world-class workforce and how this could be the most rewarding feature of your business and corporate reputation
• Establish the best practices for training your staff and making employee development a central theme in your organization
• Discover the short falls in the current education system in China to adequately support the logistics industry's need for educated graduates
• What are the primary skills shortages or training gaps facing companies in the industry today?
• What are the issues that arise due to limited experience/education and how can 3PL companies tackle these challenges?
• How can 3PL executives in China play their part in an industry wide movement to increase not just the quantity but also the quality of professionals in the logistics field?

5:00 6:30

INDUSTRY NETWORKING PARTY

Make the most of the Industry Networking Party!  Join your fellow delegates for drinks and snacks served in a fun and relaxed setting

Wednesday 25th June

DAY TWO - MORNING

8:15 9:00

REGISTRATION & COFFEE

Allen Fukada , Managing Partner, V & A Asia

(Business Development Executive SCM, IBM )

9:00   9:40

UPS CASE STUDY:

Serving the Beijing 2008 Olympics

• Hear a fascinating update on how UPS is embracing its role as the Official Logistics and Express Delivery Sponsor of the Games
• What must a leading global 3PL consider when all eyes are focussed on an internationally significant event, to ensure smooth and successfully operations?

Daniel Chen, VP Beijing Olympics Sponsorship & Operations, UPS Global

9:40 10:10

SCHNEIDER PRESENTATION:

Driving your 3PL business in China ahead of the competition

• Hear from a leading global provider of transportation and logistics services, serving more than 80 % of the Fortune 500 companies, on best practices for logistics operations
• Make sure you don’t get left behind as the 3PL industry pushes forward in China, by finding out where an industry heavyweight plans to invest for the future
  

Jack Gross, SVP, Schneider Logistic

10:10 10:40

MAERSK LOGISTICS PRESENTATION:

China 's and China-based 3PLs' role in creating a green supply chain

• 94% of supply chain professionals rate green issues as a business priority but establishing comprehensive plans for adoption and implementation is the next big challenge
• Hear from this leading global 3PL how to turn rising fuel and energy costs, and complex rules and regulations, into opportunities to improve your relationships with customers and partners, set a realistic logistics greening agenda early, and reduce both your bottom line and your environmental footprint

Steffen Schiottz-Christensen, CEO North Asia, Maersk Logistics

10:40 11:20

Coffee break with refreshments, exhibition and networking

SUMMIT THEME FOUR:
Trends in IT for logistics services and practical considerations for IT adoption

11:20 12:00

JOINT PRESENTATION:
Bonded logistic operations and customs policies developments

Due to customs regulation, duty or tax issues products are often exported and then to be re-imported which creates waste and prolonged lead times, as well as substantial transportation costs. Plus operating in the BLP often means high storage costs and costlier bonded trucks.

• What do you need to know about the latest Government initiatives in bonded logistics and free trade zones, to meet with regulatory requirements in China and make the system work for your business?
• How can foreign companies and local 3PLs leverage the preferential policies of the International Business Logistics Park and take advantage of the convenient transportation of warehouse-port linkage for cargo distribution?
• Find out how to simplify customs formalities, speed up logistics flow, reduce waste and business cost, through understanding and increasing regulation efficiency.

Collin Lim, GM South China, HK & Macau, YCH Logistics
Kyenes Kwan, Managing Partner, Follow Mission

12:00 12:30

PRESENTATION: Wireless RFID, 3PLs and China Customs Greenlane

Larry Trebesch, GM - China, Savi Networks

Lunch break with refreshments, exhibition and networking

Lunch will be served for all conference delegates in the hotel.  eyefortransport staff will be on hand to direct you.

Wednesday 25th June

DAY TWO - AFTERNOON

SUMMIT THEME FIVE:
Getting into the mindset of your 3PL customers in China

KERRY LOGISTICS PRESENTATION
Adding ‘Value’ to the Supply Chain

Gary So, Executive Director, Kerry EAS Logistics

3PL CUSTOMER PRESENTATION
Can a 3PL move from being a service provider to becoming a real supply chain partner and if so what are the essential requirements?

• Hear directly from this global Fortune 500 company, how 3PLs can successfully progress from provider to partner
• Discover the advantages of developing long term relationships which foster closer business synergies, personnel crossover, increased data sharing and room for overall advanced supply chain strategies
• Learn how shippers and logistic providers can improve communication and increase efficiency across the supply chain
• Why do companies fail to invest sufficient time, money and resources in making the vital preparations for these complex partnerships? Hear the secrets of a successful and sustainable logistics relationship!
  

John Lee, Senior Sourcing Specialist, Philips

DISCUSSION
How to market 3PL services to convince shippers that using a 3PL is the right decision in China

• What are the critical issues for 3PL users that affect the success of a contract or partnership?
• How does the reality of China’s transport network and infrastructure impact the services that 3PLs can realistically offer to customers?
• Are expectation levels set too high from both sides? Or do companies fail to prepare themselves and other stakeholders? Learn how to manage expectations!

John Lee, Senior Sourcing Specialist, Philips
David Mak, CEO, H & T Logistics
Gary So, Executive Director, Kerry EAS Logistics
George Zhao, Deputy GM, Schneider

3:40 4:00

WRAP-UP SESSION

Top tips to take home and re-energize your current business strategy

• Looking ahead, what does the future hold for 3PLs operating in China over the next 5 to 10 years?

4:00 4:30

Coffee break with refreshments and final opportunity for networking

SUMMIT ENDS