10th annual International Automotive conference (IAC)

10th annual International Automotive conference (IAC)

Nov. 11 - 13, 2008   in  Sunderland UK - United Kingdom - Europe

Sunderland is one of the UK's fastest growing automotive regions, so where else would the world's leading senior automotive, manufacturing, production, engineering, logistics and transport executives meet to discuss the major issues affecting the automotive sector?

An established conference, now in its 10th year!

The IAC has become an important date in the global auto industry calendar, bringing automotive experts together in the heart of Sunderland to hear about the latest cutting-edge business strategies and industry techniques.

In 2007, more than 130 key automotive executives attended this networking event and discussed the pertinent issues affecting this dynamic market.

This year, some of the most influential decision-makers and innovators from all areas of the industry, including logistics, product development, purchasing and manufacturing will be sharing their views.

This is your chance to be at the forefront of the automotive debate, to discuss the challenges, learn from the market leaders and exploit the opportunities available to you and your business.

Tuesday 11 November 2008

IAC Plant tours

10.30  TRW Automotive plant visit

full day (Lunch provided)

With an added investment of $46million over the past four years, the TRW Peterlee plant has expanded, and guarantees delegates something a bit different from the norm!

And/Or

Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK - See Micra, Note and Qashqai production up close during an in-depth tour that takes in all stages of the build process, from press shop to final assembly. Established in 1984 and having just made its 500,000th car, the Sunderland plant has consistently been one of the Europe's most productive car plants and has just been chosen to make a new compact crossover vehicle as part of Nissan's global strategy. 

18:30

20:30 Pre-conference cocktail reception and Registration

 

Wednesday 12 November 2007

08:00 Registration

09:00 Session 1 - Talk from the top

Keynote speakers discuss vehicle making locations, the advantage of location and the challenges they face

 

10:30 Coffee break

11:00 Session 2 - Product Development/Engineering

UK's development knowledge base

Design and development - exporting expertise

Refining customer concepts in powertrain for the latest efficiency requirements

Testing and evaluation - proving global products

 

12:30 Lunch

14:00 Session 3 - Purchasing

Outsourcing versus vertical integration

Innovation - a burden or an opportunity for suppliers?

Balancing the suppliers' global footprint for cost and logistics advantages

Warranty and responsibility - customer satisfaction or remedies

 

15:30 Coffee break

16:00 Session 4 - Lean and green Logistics

An all-panel discussion on the development of green logistics

What does it mean to be green?

How can automakers and LSPs work together to meet the green challenge head-on?

Balancing effective logistics and responsibility to the environment

 

17:30

21:30 Gala dinner

 

Thursday 13 November 2007

08:30 Registration

09:00 Session 5 - Manufacturing locations - the UK fights back

Comparative case studies of lower-cost countries and high-skill/automation regions

Legislation and incentive - attracting the manufacturer/supplier

Human resources - finding and nurturing the right teams

 

10:30 Coffee break

11:00 Session 6 - Global locations, local benefits

Addressing the challenges of a global automotive economy - the logistics perspective

Local issues in a global arena - costs and benefits

Understanding why the UK is at a logistics crossroads - the global perspective

 

12:30 Lunch

14:00 Session 7 - UK auto PLC: the world view

The region's future in carmakers' global strategies

Building relationships with global OEMs

Remaining competitive with the new auto-making territories

Forecasting customer demand and planning market response

 

15:30 Coffee break

16:00 Conference ends

Registration enquiries

Kerry Parkhouse

Registration Co-Ordinator

T: +44 (0)1462 490609

F: +44 (0)1462 892904

Sponsorship enquires

Louis Yiakoumi

Conference Director and Publisher, Automotive Logistics

T: +44 (0)20 8987 0944

F: +44 (0)20 8987 0948

Marketing and Press Enquires

Jeanine Leuckel

Marketing Manager

T: +44 (0)20 8987 0967

F: +44 (0)20 8987 0948