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	| Meet logistics professionals:
	
	|  | learn from expert speakers |  
	|  | join Q&A forum discussion |  
	|  | meet 250+ participants |  
	|  | get 4+ hours of networking |  
	|  | generate new business |  
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	| Conference programme (preliminary)We offer delegates the opportunity to listen to the views and opinions and learn about the practises of the world's leading logistics professionals.
 We are currently compiling the speakers and panellists lists. If you would like to make a presentation or participate in a discussion panel, please contact us today.
 
 
 
	
	| 21 May 2013, Tuesday |  
	| 08.00-09.00 | Registration and refreshments - networking |  
	| 09.20-09.30 | Welcome word from the organisers 
 
 
		
   	 	|  | Mr. Evgeny Oakes CEO
 CTN Centre
 UK
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	| 09.30-10.00 | Opening speech: Logistics in Turkey and target 2023 
 
 
		
		|  | Mr. Alper Ozel, Vice Chairperson of Executive Committee
 UND
 (Freight Forwarders Association)
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	| 10.00-11.00 | FORUM 1: LOGISTICS OPTIMIZATION 
 While innovations in automoting transaction processing and data capture reduce cost by reducing manual effort, there is still an opportunity to reduce cost by 10-40% by making better decisions.
 
 
 
		
		| Mr. Coskun Soyer - Head of After Sales/Logistics/Customer Relations Media Markt - Media Saturn Holding, (Electronics)
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		Productivity efficiency with new technologiesFocusing on productivity with support of ITWorking with IT departments during project phaseCase study: renovation of spare parts distribution center |  
		| Mr. Erdem Caliskan - Supply Chain Director Tema Magazacilik - LC Waikiki (Textile)
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		Use of supply network designConsolidation of effects and improvementsEconomies of scale, positives/negativesContingency planning and sustainable logistics flow |  
		| Mr. Emir Guclu - General Manager CHEP (Provider of pallet, container and crate pooling services)
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		The cost efficiency of using equipment pooling solutions in supply chain.Last mile inefficiencies in supply chainSuggested solutions for the companies |  
		| Mr. Cenk Ozkilinc - Deputy Manager of Logistics Operations Metro Cash & Carry Turkiye (Wholesaler)
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		Innovative solutions to improve service efficiency & qualityUse of technologies to increase productivity and efficiencyGeneral analysis of customer and operational management |  
 General discussion
 
	Reducing cost, maximizing ROI and sustaining competitive pricing.Investment in technology and labour - challenges vs competitive advantages.Innovative solutions to improve service efficiency & quality.Strategies of effective crisis management. |  
	| 11.00-11.30 | Coffee break, networking |  
	| 11.30-12.30 | FORUM 2: SOURCING AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS 
 
 
		
    	
		| Mrs. Arzu Akyol Ekiz - Chief Commercial Officer Damco (Logistics & transportation)
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		SCM outsourcing trends and examplesDevelopment about purhacing from external sourceExamples from Damco's projects about supply chain |  
		| Mr. Osman Dogrucu - Managing Director Green Lojistik Danismanlik, (Consulting)
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		Consumer buying behaviourHow to prepare best offersSample KPI's for subcontractorsContractor management subtitles |  
		| Mr. Durmus Doven - President Reysas (Transportation)
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 General discussion:
 
	Customer management and consumer buying behaviour.Sub contractor and contractor management.Project managementsEffective cold chain logistics.Reverse logistics. |  
	| 12.30-13.30 | Lunch, networking |  
	| 13.30-14.30 | FORUM 3: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT & INNOVATIONS 
 
 
	
    	
		| Mr. Ihsan Serbetcioglu - Head of Supply Chain Management Bayer Turk (Healthcare, crop science, material science)
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		Overcoming challenges in supply chainDistribution optimization of cold chain productsSupply parameters of drug deliveries to final customerOptimization of MOQ, orders number/month |  
		| Mr. Ahmet Vicin - Supply Chain Director Erak Giyim - Mavi Jeans (Textile retailer)
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		Supply chain strategies in value chainStrategic management in supply chain organisationManagement problems in supply chainWhat should be the first steps in the initial stage of SCM |  
		| Mr. Ahmet Ucuncuoglu - Founding Partner Hector Logistics Consultancy Ltd (Consultancy and auditing)
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		Encouragement method for export by using logistics companies infrastructureFinding new sustainable way by using optimization approach on country's international trade routes |  
		| Mr. Cagdas Yildiz - Deputy General Manager LA Software Group (Information technology)
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		New trends in retail logisticsE-WMS and distributor portalTechnology -a key factor and  driving force of logistics |  
 General discussion:
 
	Multichannel supply chain - overcoming key challenges and seizing opportunities.Supply chain design - optimizing your network to handle multichannel demands.Goods delivery - making sure your supply chain can cope with multiple delivery and collection options. |  
	| 14.30-15.00 | Coffee break, networking |  
	| 15.00-16.00 | FORUM 4: WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS 
 
 	
		
		| Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tanyas - President LODER (Logistics association)
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		Principles of warehouse design and managementReaching operation efficiencyFulfilling storage and good distribution with warehoisng system |  
		| Dr. Canan Olcer - Operations Manager Northern Area Stores Borusan Lojistik (Logistics & transportation)
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		Stock management Replenishment optimization |  
		| Mr. Ozcan Aksoy - Storage and Distribution Manager Arcelik (White goods)
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		Effective warehouse management Manpower - the key to successImproving effective working hoursHow to match warehouse need and seasonality |  
		| Mr. Sabahattin Cakir - Logistics Manager Yatas Grup (Furniture)
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		Warehouse managementLoss of inefficiencies workflow repositoriesFurniture storage and furtniture logistics challenges |  
 General discussion:
 
	Competent warehouse management.Inventory management and e-fulfillment optimisation.Effective distribution methods.Potential of international logistic hubs.Innovations in warehousing.Green buildings, energy savings. |  
	| 16.00-16.30 | Coffee break, networking |  
	| 16.30-17.30 | FORUM 5: CARGO FLOWS MANAGEMENT 
 
 
			
		
		| Mr. Adrian Albu - Deputy Secretary General BSEC-URTA
 (Union of Road Transport Associations in the BSEC Region)
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		Combined transport - an answer to quota restrictions & traffic barriersECMT and bilateral permitsRO-RO and RO-LA |  
		| Mr. Fulvio Villa - CEO, GEFCO (Logistics for manufacturers)
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		Optimising budgets while respecting deadlines and the environmentBest practices in transportation planning. |  
		| Mr. Semih Sutcu - General Manager Solmaz Customs Brokerage & Consultancy Inc. (Customs brokerage)
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		Minimising the payment of customs duty and facilitating its recoveryMinimising rrisks associated with international trade |  
		| Mr. Yakup Tugra - Member of the Board Member Uni Logistics (Intermodal freight forwarding)
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		Best solutions to emerging marketsFreight to Central Asia & Russia from Europe and TurkeyFreight to Central Asia & Russia from ChinaInternal CIS distribution & advantages |  
 General discussion:
 
	Methods to enhance container and intermodal facilities.Transportation villages.Issues of cargo capacity and market demand. |  
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| Confirmed speakers
	
	|  | Mr. Coskun Soyer, Head of After Sales/Logistics/Customer Relations,
 Media Markt - Media Saturn Holding
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	|  | Mr. Erdem Caliskan Supply Chain Director
 Tema Magazacilik - LC Waikiki
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	|  | Mr. Ihsan Serbetcioglu, Head of Supply Chain Management,
 Bayer Turk
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	|  | Mr. Ahmet Vicin, Supply Chain Director,
 Erak Giyim (Mavi Jeans)
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	|  | Mrs. Emine Tasci, Head of Supply Chain,
 Turk Henkel
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	|  | Mr. Cenk Ozkilinc, Deputy Manager of Logistics Operations
 Metro Cash & Carry Turkiye
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	|  | Mr. Sabahattin Cakir Logistics Manager
 Yatas Grup
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	|  | Mr. Ozcan Aksoy, Storage and Distribution Manager
 Arcelik
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	|  | Mr. Cagdas Yildiz Deputy General Manager
 LA Software Group
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	|  | Mr. Adrian Albu BSEC-URTA,
 Deputy Secretary General
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	|  | Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tanyas, President,
 LODER
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		|  | Mrs. Arzu Akyol Ekiz Chief Commercial Officer
 Damco
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	|  | Mr. Semih Sutcu, General Manager,
 Solmaz Customs Brokerage & Consultancy Inc.
 Turkey
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	|  | Mr. Osman Dogrucu, Managing Director,
 Green Lojistik Danismanlik,
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	|  | Mr. Fulvio Villa, CEO,
 GEFCO
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	|  | Mr. Ahmet Ucuncuoglu, Founding Partner,
 Hector Logistics Consultancy Ltd
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	|  | Dr. Canan Olcer Operations Manager Northern Area Stores
 Borusan Lojistik
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	|  | Mr. Yakup Tugra Member of the Board Member
 Uni Logistics
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	|  | Mr. Durmus Doven President
 Reysas
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		|  | Mr. Emir Guclu General Manager
 CHEP
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	|  | Mr. Alper Ozel, Vice Chairperson of Executive Committee
 UND
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	We invite industry professionals who are interested in making a non-commercial presentation at the event to contact us today for more details.
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