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International Defence Logistics and Support
01 June, 2012
Brussels, Belgium

Main Conference Day Two 29th June, 2011

Leveraging Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation to Improve Availability and Deployability of Interoperable Forces

 
8.00 Registration and Coffee
Registration and Coffee
8.45 Chairman’s Welcome Address
Chairman’s Welcome Address
9.00 Innovating through Collaboration to Find New Cost Effective Ways to Share and Deploy Assets – European Air Transport Command Case Study
Colonel Mike de Coninck, Head of Functional Division, Eindhoven Airbase
Make sure you have your main conference pass to catch this exclusive presentation from the leader of one of the world’s first multi-nation air forces to be operated by a single agency, the European Air Transport Command. In an era of economic austerity nations are looking for new ways to share the cost of operations without losing capability, join this briefing to find out how this works in practice:
  • Organisation and mission of the European Air Transport Command
  • Member nations, their pledge and how they benefit
  • Why the EATC is a good example of multinational force support to replicate
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Colonel Mike de Coninck
Head of Functional Division, Eindhoven Airbase

  • Born 11 march 1960 – KAMINA (belgian Congo)
  • Entered Royal Military Academy Sep 1978
  • Graduated RMS with Master in Aviation Sciences Dec 1982
  • Pilot Trg in SHEPPARD AFB, TX – graduated pilot April 1984
  • F16 pilot from 1985 till 1996
  • Staff college 1989
  • 91-94: Be Tactical HQ as Staff officer Operations and Exercises
  • SQN CDR 31 “Tiger” Sqn [read more]
9.30 Assessing the Benefits of Joint Procurement in an Austere Economic Environment
Robbert Smit, Director, Joint Procurement, NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA)
If you want to find out how to sell to NAMSA, the central procurement agency that acts on behalf of NATO member nations, you can’t afford to miss this briefing. By attending you will find out:
  • How to sell to NAMSA
  • The size and breadth of NAMSA’s catalogue
  • Where NAMSA requires more and better relationships with vendors
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Robbert Smit
Director, Joint Procurement, NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA)
10.00 How the Defense Logistics Agency Continues to Deliver the Best Strategic and Logistical Support to Africa and Europe
Colonel Derek Smith, Commander, Defence Logistics Agency Africa and Europe
Discover how the US DoD manages its forces in Africa and Europe by meeting and learning from the Commander for DLA in these key regions. With so much focus on operations in North Africa recently this really is one of the most valuable presentations you will attend. Joint to find out:
  • How the US Defense Logistics Agency procures services for its forces in Africa and Europe
  • What the recent activity in North Africa has meant for logistics operations and sustainment of US forces in the region
  • Where the DLA is making efficiencies and how contractors can assist with evolving requirements
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Colonel Derek Smith
Commander, Defence Logistics Agency Africa and Europe
10.30 Supply Chain Integration for Deployed Forces
Patrick Malcor, Chief Executive Officer, Theodor Wille Intertrade (TWI)
Deployed military forces face unique challenges in ensuring reliable, flexible supply chain support, particularly under unexpected rapid deployment scenarios. The use of integrated supply chain service providers can greatly enhance the capability to project forces quickly with flexibility and continuity throughout the supply chain. At the same time, supporting agencies as well as the deploying units can maintain high levels of efficiency, transparency, and visibility of resources to conduct both short and longer term operations.· Ensuring flexibility of logistics support in complex tactical environments

· Maintaining transparency of resources and full asset visibility

· Maximizing value through efficient pricing & scale

· Unifying supply chain information in real time

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Patrick Malcor
Chief Executive Officer, Theodor Wille Intertrade (TWI)

Patrick is the CEO of Theodor Wille Intertrade (TWI), a leading international provider of logistics & supply chain management services to Government and commercial customers. Prior to joining TWI, Patrick worked in project management with a major defense contractor in the Balkans and the Middle East. As a former U.S. Army officer, he completed his service as a Captain assigned to t [read more]
11.00 Early Morning Coffee And Networking
Early Morning Coffee And Networking
11.45 What is the Responsibility of the Military Logistics Commander in the 21st Century?
Major General (ret’d) Tim Cross, Former Logistics Chief, British Army
Hard questions are being asked of military commanders today including what their relationships should be toward civilian agencies that also have a mission during a military-led operation. During this briefing you will find out from one of the most respected logistics leaders in recent years how:
  • Military logistics is more than just a military operation
  • How to operate in a multi-stakeholder environment
  • New approaches to old challenges – how to discuss shared support
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Major General (ret’d) Tim Cross
Former Logistics Chief, British Army
12.30 Panel Discussion – How to Improve Interdependence Between Humanitarian and Military Logistics Agencies in the 21st Century
Major General (ret’d) Tim Cross, Former Logistics Chief, British Army
Michiel Hofman, Former Country Manager Afghanistan, MSF
Join this exclusive panel discussion to find out how civilian agencies including NGOs are currently operating alongside military operatives and the work still left to do to improve the relationships to ensure civilians are protected and enemies detected in complex operational environments. You will be able to join discussions including:
  • What the modern commander has to be mindful of when directing a logistics operation
  • How to leverage and encourage synergies between military and civilian operations
  • How to improve the protection of civilians during military operations
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Major General (ret’d) Tim Cross
Former Logistics Chief, British Army
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Michiel Hofman
Former Country Manager Afghanistan, MSF
13.00 Lunch and Networking
Lunch and Networking
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