About Automotive Roundtable Series
The “Automotive Roundtable Series” features a number of selected roundtable events, which aim to connect the industry, exchange ideas and discuss business opportunities and challenges in China. The Roundtables are conveniently held outside the chamber and coordinated primarily by G-I-Events. As the Strategic Partner to G-I-Events, chamber members will enjoy reserved speaking slots for presentation and panel discussion for the selected roundtables.
Interested in getting involved with the “Automotive Roundtable Series”? Please contact Mr. Ink Zheng, Business Manager for Transport & Mobility Working Groups, at izheng@europeanchamber.com.cn for details.
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Automotive Roundtable Series
- Automotive Logistics in China-How to optimize the Automotive Supply Chain -
The rapid growth of China's auto consumption led the vigorous development of auto logistics industry. As important part of the automotive supply chain, the efficiency of auto logistics has a major impact on the sustainable transportation. Therefore the automotive logistics standardization system, utilization of supply chain management, third party logistics and the expanding influence of e-commerce concern the industry. The July Automotive Roundtable will provide the platform to discuss the development of China's automotive logistics sector.
- in cooperation with Autoköpfe -
- Strategic Partner: EU Chamber -
Featured Speakers:
· Mr. Al Cardona, Senior Manager, Finished Vehicle Logistics, Sales, BMW
· Mrs. Iris Lai, Director of Integrated Logistics, China, Kerry EAS Logistics
· Moderator: Andy Zhao, Head of China Production Control & Logistics, Faraday Future
When: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 6 pm
6:00 – 7:00 pm: Registration and Networking Dinner, incl. 5-star dinner buffet
7:00 pm: Presentation: Logistics: How Solid is your Plan B?
Mr. Al Cardona, Head of Imported Finished Vehicle Logistics & Customs, BMW
Mr. Al Cardona is responsible for managing and overseeing all logistics related activities (scheduling, customs clearance, survey, processing and distribution via the Ports of Tianjin, Shanghai and Guangzhou for all Rolls Royce, BMW and Mini's being imported and distributed to the Chinese market). He has 22 years with BMW with several overseas assignments (Germany, U.S., China) covering wide range of positions including Body in White Product planning, Facilities project management, Service Parts Supplier Development, Production control, Purchasing among others. He had 5 years with Japanese Electronic OEM prior to BMW.
7:20 pm: Presentation
Mrs. Iris Lai, Director of Integrated Logistics, China, Kerry EAS Logistics
Iris Lai, being the Director of Integrated Logistics of Kerry EAS Logistics Limited, has been in 3PL Logistic industry for more than 12 years. She's responsible for China domestic business inclusive of end-to-end domestic supply chain solutions with warehousing and distribution across the country. She's based in Shanghai to service a diversified customer profile such as automobile, fashion & retail as well as electronics & technology. She also got experience in management consulting and SAP consulting before joining Kerry, with an academic background of Accounting.
7:40 pm: Panel Discussion: Automotive Logistics in China – How to Optimize the Automotive Supply Chain
Moderator: Andy Zhao, Head of China Production Control & Logistics, Faraday Future
From 2015 until now Andy worked as the Senior Manager, Head of China Production Control & Logistics at Faraday Future. From 2012 to 2015 he worked at Chery Jaguar Land Rover as Inbound Logistics Manager, Plant Logistics Manager, Senior Manager of Material Planning & Logistics. From 2010 to 2012 he served as Advanced Logistics Specialist in BMW Brilliance.
8:10 pm: Q&A
Where: Crowne Plaza Beijing Lido, Ballroom C, 2nd Floor
No.6 Jiangtai Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
北京丽都皇冠假日酒店二层宴会厅C
北京朝阳区将台路6号
Fee: 200 RMB/Person for annual sponsors,
incl. five-star hotel buffet, free flow soft drinks, beer, wine
300 RMB/Person for non-sponsors,
incl. five-star hotel buffet, free flow soft drinks, beer, wine
(Please note only cash or pre-payment via bank transfer is accepted)
Hotel Room Information: The participants of Automotive Roundtable can enjoy the special rate of the hotel room: Superior Room: 900 RMB/night (incl. 1 breakfast). To book the room, please email to: rsvn@cplido.com and indicate rate code of “Automotive Roundtable”.
Language: English
Seats are limited! If you like to attend, RSVP via email kathrin@g-i-events.com or lucia@g-i-events.com by July 18, 2016.In case you register but cannot attend, please cancel your reservation before July 18. Otherwise you will be invoiced for the event.
