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

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.

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

** Join us next year for the 2009 China 3PL Summit - details coming soon! **

Until then, you can purchase the Summit Audio CD at £199 ...

Please email the Event Director, Laura Goddard – on lgoddard@eyefortransport.com  (NB: the CD can not be posted out to you until payment is received).

What is the Summit Audio CD?
The Summit Audio CD is designed as a user-friendly source of information for yourself (and colleagues who are unable to attend).  Simply insert the CD and the timed agenda will appear to walk you through the audio and visual.  The CD includes:

• Complete audio recordings of every main session, including workshops
• Complete set of Presentations for you to view in your office
• Timed agenda, attendee list, exhibitor and sponsor information

** Details from the 2008 China 3PL Summit – see below**

What was the 4th annual 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 brought together CEOs and directors who represented 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!

What were the themes for the 2008 Asia Pacific 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!

Who should join the annual China 3PL Summit?

• 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!