The Drive to Digital: Disruption or Discovery?

International Conference and Exhibition for Automotive Supply Chain Management, Information Technology and Communications

The transformation of businesses that is brought about by digitalisation is commonly referred to as digital disruption. There is no denying that such a profound transformation is disruptive but in our eyes the drive to digital is also a journey of great discovery. Whatever your view, disruption or discovery, in order to survive in this environment it is clear that businesses must be agile and focus on responding quickly to fundamental changes.

It’s about the capability of an enterprise to master information and only those who know how to make use of the increasing volume of available data will make the difference and be successful.

But digitalisation of the supply chain is certainly not a new topic and Odette has been at the forefront of the information revolution. Although possibly considered as ‘disruptive’ in the 1980s, Odette standards, especially in the areas of electronic messaging, auto id and telecommunications, are now ‘run of the mill’ implementations which have saved billions for the industry over the past 30 years. In order to take maximum advantage from earlier investments, organisations must take a holistic approach in rebuilding business processes and consider how the integration of the latest innovations can enhance the capabilities of more traditional legacy technologies.

Having an ecosystem of forward looking business partners is vital in tackling the real challenges of digitalisation and in bringing fresh thinking to your own company and colleagues. At Odette2018, you can discover how your peers are approaching the next steps and how they are leveraging new and existing technology to effectively bridge the data gap, whilst learning how others from the global automotive supply chain and beyond are discovering how to minimise the disruption of the drive to digital.

"I use what I have learned at the Odette conference everyday with my team"
Michelin delegate

"It is essential for me to come to the Odette conference because in 2 days I solve more problems than in a week in the office"
Volkswagen delegate

"It’s about learning from others and using that knowledge in my day to day job"
Hella delegate

"It is essential for our company to support the Odette conference to meet our business partners"
Renault delegate

Where automotive logistics and automotive IT come together

12 Nov 2018 - 13 Nov 2018

Lille - France

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2018 Keynote Speakers

  • Francesca GAMBONI

    Francesca GAMBONI

    Senior VP Supply Chain
    Peugeot Group

  • Alain JOYEUX

    Alain JOYEUX

    Logistics Alliance Deputy Global Director
    Renault Group

  • Jürgen MAIDL

    Jürgen MAIDL

    Senior VP Supply Chain
    BMW

  • Helen SAVMYR

    Helen SAVMYR

    Senior VP Operations
    Volvo Group Trucks Asia

Programme

  • Logistics of the Future – Innovative, Autonomous and Transparent

    • maidl-094_40_40_c1Jürgen MAIDL, Senior VP Supply Chain, BMW

  • Evolution of the Supply Chain Function - Digital enabling Supply Chain Transformation

    • Francesca_Gamboni_-_Web1_40_40_c1Francesca GAMBONI, Senior VP Supply Chain, PEUGEOT Group

  • Doing Business in Asia

    • Helen_(2)1_40_40_c1Helen SAVMYR, Senior VP Operations, VOLVO GROUP TRUCKS Asia

  • Digital Transformation of the Logistics Function

    • Alain1_40_40_c1Alain JOYEUX, Logistics Alliance Deputy Global Director, RENAULT Group
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  • Bringing Track and Trace Capability to a large Packaging Pool

    • Jung_Andreas_4X6_1_40_40_c1 Andreas JUNG, Senior Manager Empties Operations, DAIMLER
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  • Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in action in the Supply Chain

    • Mariem_GARGOURI_40_40_c1Mariem GARGOURI, Data Scientist, Renault Group
    • Yannick_TERTRIN_40_40_c1Yannick TERTRIN, Business Data Analyst, Renault Group
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  • Using Bio-intelligence to transform Supply Chains in a VUCA World

    • New_Picture_(1)21_40_40_c1Dr. Christian SCHWEDE, Head of department “Information Logistics and Decision Support Systems“, Fraunhofer IMFL
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  • BREXIT - What does it mean in Reality for Customs and Trade?

    • LK_(4)_40_40_c1Lars KARLSSON, CEO, KGH Global

  • Challenge and Potential of Transport Chain Digitalisation - From Concept to Reality

    • Markus_Exo2_40_40_c1Markus EXO, Key Account Manager, DUVENBECK
    • Sümer,Andrea1_40_40_c1Andrea SUEMER, Logistics Specialist, VOLKSWAGEN
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  • Global Transport Label – the Essential Physical Support for Digitalisation

    • Sven_Coenen_40_40_c1Sven COENEN, Scania
    • _Q3A3883_40_40_c1Lars CEDERHOLM, Volvo GTO
    • New_Picture_(5)_40_40_c1Thomas SIECK, Volkswagen
    • Udo3_40_40_c1Udo THIENELT, Hella
    • Wöhner_(2)_40_40_c1Heiko WÖHNER, Schaeffler
    • New_Picture_(6)_40_40_c1Jörg WALTHER, VDA
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  • Harnessing the power of Blockchain to increase Speed and Visibility in Global Trade

    • New_Picture_(2)_40_40_c1Norbert KOUWENHOVEN, Customs, Borders Leader, GTD

  • eInvoicing: Let’s Make it the Norm for Invoicing and drop the ‘e’

    • Fredrik_All_picture_40_40_c1Fredrick ALL, VOLVO
    • Odette_2015_10901_40_40_c1Jean-Luc FAYE, MICHELIN
    • Peggy_40_40_c1Peggy JOUANNE, PEUGEOT Group
    • Cyrille_40_40_c1Cyrille SAUTEREAU, FNFE-MPE
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  • Vive la Revolution! Adapting to a Technological Future

    • D_Brindley_Portrait_2018_40_40_c1David BRINDLEY, International Operations Development Manager, JAGUAR LAND ROVER
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  • Understanding and Planning a Road Map to Digital Transformation

    • Ozgur1_40_40_c1Ahmet ÖZGŰR DOĞAN , Supply Chain Development Manager , TOFAS / FIAT Turkey
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  • Logistics Service Providers as Innovation Drivers

    • New_Picture1_40_40_c1Pascal BORN, VP Strategic Accounts Europe, XPO Logistics

  • On-Boarding Tier2 Suppliers with EDI Standards

    • Capture_40_40_c1Michael GOMEZ, IT Project Manager, FAURECIA
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  • Integrating EDI, IoT and Big Data - The Challenges and the Opportunities

    • stefan_40_40_c1Stefan TROPPER, IT Tower Manager, B2B & Solutions, MAGNA GLOBAL IT
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  • Realtime Stock Management System using RFID

    • Osman_40_40_c1Osman SELCUK SARIOGLU, Manager, Production Planning and Control, FORD OTOSAN
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  • Seamless Monitoring of Automotive Business Processes

    • New_Picture_(3)1_40_40_c1John F. REIMERS, Process Manager i4.0, Innovation Management Logistics – Project House: Enabling Bosch, ROBERT BOSCH
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  • Transporting EV Batteries across the World

    • Christian_Moser_40_40_c1Christian MOSER, Global Account Management Automotive, DB SCHENKER

  • Handling end-of-life Lithium Batteries in the Automotive Industry – Challenges and Solutions

    • Birkmann_SW_40_40_c1Benjamin BIRKMANN, Director Global Business Automotive, KUEHNE + NAGEL
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  • Using MMOG/LE to develop a Logistics Organisation fit for the Digital Age

    • Christian_40_40_c1Christian AIGNER, SCM Supplier Readiness & Development, FORD
    • New_Picture_(7)_40_40_c1Johan BYSTEDT, Partner, MERIDION
    • Mike_Dickinson_31_40_40_c1Mike DICKINSON, General Manager - Automotive, SMMT IF
    • pETER_40_40_c1Peter HARTIG, Supply Chain Expert, ZF Friedrichshafen
    • Terry_200_2001_40_40_c1Terry ONICA, Director Automotive, QAD
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  • Digitalised Vehicle Logistics, OEM / LSP Joint Studies

    • New_Picture_(8)_40_40_c1Robert CAMERON, Head of Logistics Department, VDA
    • Juliet_Carpenter_cropped_40_40_c1Juliet CARPENTER , Project Manager, CAT Group
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Site visits

A choice of visits, scheduled on Monday 12 November morning, offered free of charge to conference delegates on a first come first served basis.

  • La Francaise de Mecanique

    The Douvrin PSA Site is dedicated to the production of petrol and diesel engines. The site produces 5 engine families, including the EB Turbo PureTech engine, which was awarded “Engine of the Year” in its category during three consecutive years. Discover the specific supply chain processes required to produce engine.

  • Lille City Tour in Citroën 2 CV

    Visit the charming city of Lille in this mythical car which, together with baguettes and wine, is a staple of French culture and collective memory. From 1948 to 1990, more than 5 million units of the 2 CV, popularly known in France as Deudeuche, have been produced and enjoyed down the generations and across all classes.

Exhibitors

Sponsoring and exhibiting at Odette2018?

The Odette2018 automotive supply chain conference will bring together some of the most well-known and forward-thinking experts in the industry, along with representatives from a wide variety of organisations at every level of the global supply chain.

Exhibitors will meet with key decision makers from automotive companies worldwide – Odette2018 will offer unparalleled opportunities for networking with potential customers and provides customers with a chance to engage with new suppliers. True to the Odette ethos, the conference also provides an ideal environment for competitors to share ideas and concepts and pave the way for mutually beneficial collaboration.

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If you are:

Technical experts – solutions providers, software developers, hardware manufacturers and systems integrators.

Consultants – e-Business, engineering collaboration, sourcing, cross-border invoicing and supply chain management experts.

Marketplace specialists – transport companies, inventory management businesses, logistics service providers and VANs/EDI hub representatives.

Evening Networking

Capitalise on this unique opportunity where logistics and IT professionals from the global automotive industry come together under one roof.

Starting with a cocktail in the exhibition area, delegates will be transported to a special location for an entertaining evening dinner offered by Silverprod.

This is one of the highlights of the Conference and is an excellent opportunity to network and spend the evening with colleagues and customers in a relaxed atmosphere.

The evening promises to be a lively highlight of the conference. It must be booked at time of registration to guarantee access.

Bring lots of business cards!

Venue and Hotels

Venue

Lille Grand Palais
Boulevard Emille Dubuisson
Lille
France

Getting there

Hotels

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