Day One:
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| 09.00 - 09.05 | Opening Remarks |
| 09.05 - 09.30 | Keynote Address Alexey Rakhmanov, Director of the Department of Automotive Production and Agricultural Engineering, Russian Ministry of Industry & Trade. |
| 09.30 - 10.05 | Vehicle Production Forecasts In the light of the recent government incentives, Ivan Bonchev of Ernst & Young explains the implications for vehicle manufacturing in the short to medium term. |
| 10.05 - 10.30 | Customs – Cutting through the Confusion What do the latest modifications to the Russian customs regulations hold in store for both component manufacturers and OEMs? |
| 10.30 - 11.00 |
Talk at the Top Konstantin Skovoroda, Chairman of the Board of Russian Transport Lines views the challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving Russian automotive market. |
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| 11.30 - 13.00 |
The Future Supply Chain What should the supply chains of tomorrow look like? |
| 13.00 - 14.00 | Networking Lunch |
| 14.00 - 14.45 | Ports and Terminals What new developments are taking place in the ports and terminal sector and is infrastructure investment keeping pace with traffic growth. |
| 14.45 - 15.45 | Purchasing Power What criteria are the OEMs applying in their procurement strategies and how do these criteria impact the suppliers and LSPs? Should this be the first area for greater collaboration? |
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| 16.15 - 18.30 | Round the Table OEM Purchasing Teams host wide-ranging round table discussions. |
| 18.30 | Coaches depart for the Gala Dinner |
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Day Two:
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| 09.30 - 09.35 | Opening Remarks |
| 09.35 - 10.05 | Vehicle Sales Forecasts The Russian market has rebounded following the dramatic downturn of the recent past. Boris Firsov of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants looks at whether the recovery is sustainable in the foreseeable future. |
| 10.05 - 11.00 |
The Future Supply Chain – Finished Vehicle Distribution As sales of new vehicles increase, is the traditional finished vehicle supply chain coming under pressure, and should we become more innovative in the means by which distribution is effected? |
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| 11.30 - 12.00 |
Decrees 166 and 566 What do the new government initiatives mean for OEMs and component suppliers both inside Russia and externally? |
| 12.00 - 13.00 |
Tier Suppliers – Managing the Increase How well-placed are tier suppliers to cope with increased vehicle production? Will capacity, or the lack of it, become an issue? |
| 13.00 - 14.00 | Networking Lunch |
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Customs – The OEM View Harry Doms, Logistics Director EMEA & APAC, Tesla Motors views this complex area from a manufacturer’s perspective. |
| 14.30 - 15.50 |
The Aftermarket - Getting Closer to the Customer How can LSPs help OEMs build relationships with dealers and customers? What are the unique challenges facing the aftermarket sector in this market? |
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| 16.20 - 17.00 |
Ask the OEMs As volumes increase, how will the industry fund much-needed reinvestment? Is greater cooperation the key to more efficient operating practices? Your opportunity to question the OEMs on a range of topics. |
| 17.00 | Conference Close |
