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Provisional Agenda

The Agenda is still being added to, having been formulated through months of in-depth research, eyefortransport have developed an innovative and information rich program based on what the industry needs. This ensures you get the most relevant, focused information you want and guarantees you maximize your time spent out of the office at the Logistics CIO Forum.

The topics below are CONFIRMED and will definitely be on the agenda.

Forum Timings

Conquering IT Complexities in Emerging Markets (Eastern Europe) – Hear 4 proven methods from the experts!

Having a global presence is key to success in today’s global business environment. But branching into new markets presents unique challenges to your IT infrastructure. In this presentation you will:

Hear an in-depth case study that will tell you all you need to know about how to deal with vast differences in infrastructure, language and cultural integration via the medium of IT.
See how Kuehne and Nagel fully integrated into the Eastern European market by leveraging their IT platform to drive results after realising that different macroeconomic and commercial approaches require specific regional corporate approaches!

Discover how Kuehne and Nagel having variable service level agreements for technology providers has ensured the best communications infrastructure and lowest running costs for each country in the region that could translate to YOUR business!

Alejandro Vlasich: Exec Vice President IT & IS: Kuehne & Nagel Eastern Europe

CASE-Study: How Samskip improved operational efficiency be a factor of 10 with new generation EDI

The ultimate authority on EDI in transport and logistics – transform your operations the way Samskip have and ensure optimum efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Ragnar Ragnarsson: CIO - Samskip

Cutting edge analysis of the technology that will maximise results - find out from the professionals how user portals/networks will guarantee increased customer service via tracking capabilities and put your company on the map

User portals are on everyone’s mind in 2010 – this presentation will provide with all you need to know for implementing networking systems that will transform your operations and bring the customers rolling in. Industry leaders share with you in-depth case studies of how user portals have worked for them… not just all talk, but real solutions from real business leaders.

How to adapt to the The CIO-fusionista approach – towards a new successful mindset and way of working…demonstrated in practice

Jan Peter de Valk: CIO: DHL Express

Discover how YOU can reduce your reliance on paper and save 30 % of your costs- get the facts and figures from a case study rolled over 24 countries worldwide by the world’s premier aviation experts!

Learn about the fantastic new system that has led to industry savings of US$4.9 billion annually!
Not only have costs been reduced but the paperless system has led to a reduced cycle time of an average of 24 hours!
Find out from the man who has directed this worldwide initiative about how electronic documentation allows for online track and trace functionality – leading to greater reliability and accuracy!

Steve Smith – IATA – Project Director - efreight

Maximise the value of the data you already have – an innovative method to avoid costs and unleash YOUR company’s true potential

What's the use of detailed data if it is not fully utilized to maximise productivity? Avoid wasting time and money - tale a tip from the professionals!

Find out why business has changed and discover how to gain a clear focus as to where the root cause of the issue emanates from – for real changes that will drive results!
Go beyond trend and variance measurements that merely provide an indicator that business has improved or declined
Q-log will demonstrate the concept that is missing from almost all MIS – the ability to identify operational disruptions! Avoid cost rather than reacting to it

You will see how YOU can implement this system to accurately target the appropriate improvement activity within YOUR client’s E2E value chains

Jim Bedford: Director of IT: Q-Log

Interactive Panel Debates

Handling the CIO organisation of the future – and how important the sustaining of involvement of customers and employees is

Executive CIO focus panel - Cost optimization from a CIO perspective - how to overcome budget constraints and make your vision a reality

Why understanding the role that information technology can play within collaboration in logistics will make a real difference to your productivity – personal perspectives from the best in the industry

How to separate the real deal from Myths and Legends in IT applied to Supply Chain Logistics

Don’t know which solutions will yield the best ROI? This presentation will tell you all about which systems you should implement to gain a real business advantage and gain new custom.
The professionals discuss with you the inside knowledge on which 5 steps YOU need to take to ensure that you make all the right moves and don’t waste your time and money on initiatives that

Sunday 16th May	18:00 - 19:00 Early registration at the Marriott Hotel, Amsterdam
Monday 17th May	7:30 - 8:30 Registration 8:30 - 5.15 Forum Presentations
Tuesday 18th May	8:30 - 13:30 Forum Presentations 13:30 Forum Ends

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