LogiChem 2009

Hilton Dusseldorf - 31st March - 2nd April

Over 250 delegates attended the 8^th annual LogiChem, held in Düsseldorf from 31^st March to 2^nd April.

LogiChem 2009 has firmly established itself as the pillar of the chemical supply chain community. This year’s conference proved that it was more important than ever for international chemical logistics and supply chain directors to come together, learn from each other and develop long-term strategies to overcome the current challenges faced by the market. Over three content-packed days the conference addressed the most current issues such as driving down supply chain costs, inventory management, strategic partnering, increasing efficiency and safeguarding operational continuity

Over 40 supply chain directors from the world’s largest chemical companies delivered high-level case-studies on how they are driving supply chain performance in the current climate. Companies featured on this year’s conference programme included BASF, Huntsman, DuPont, Celanese, Akzo Nobel, Clariant and Bayer.

LogiChem 2009 once again was chaired by Roger Moore, Supply Chain Manager Europe at Ineo Nova and was supported by the event’s long-standing advisory board of leading chemical practitioners and supply chain experts.

LogiChem opened with an intensive pre-conference focus day on demand planning. Through high-level presentations and interactive sessions, delegates learned how to sharpen demand planning techniques, optimise performance and lower crucial supply chain costs.

The main conference opened with an exclusive keynote presentation by Robert Blackburn, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Supply Chain Operations at BASF. Mr Blackburn was greeted by a packed audience, all keen to learn how the world’s largest chemical company is maximising supply chain capabilities and improving responsiveness.

The conference was complemented by an extensive exhibition of the latest chemical supply chain technology and solution providers from across the globe.

This year’s conference boasted more networking opportunities than ever before – from round table discussions, to panel discussions as well as extensive networking breaks. A particular highlight was the programme’s newest addition – speed networking. Over the course of an hour, delegates took part in the fastest and most effective way to get to know each other, exchange business cards and generate new business leads.

Here is what LogiChem 2009 attendees had to say about this year's conference:

“The conference provided me the opportunity to both learn from and share with customers, competitors and service providers regarding better practices in supply chain. It gave me first-hand insight on where BASF stands in the race to supply chain excellence and what we can do to accelerate improvements. It provided new and different ideas for making my firm better.”

Alan L. Milliken, Business Process Education Manager, BASF Corporation

“The Logichem conference continues to provide an excellent forum to share best practices and to stay informed about the most recent supply chain chain developments. It is also a great opportunity to interact and share our challenges with the industry leader. I look forward to Logichem 2010.”

Jean Gadbois, Vice-President Supply Chain, Lyondell Basell

“I found the day at Logichem very useful as it is always interesting to take some time out from our own operational day-to-day activities to listen to what others are doing and how they are doing it. I particularly liked the practical aspect of the presentations made by the different speakers - each illustrated their points by actual examples and personal experiences.”

John Smyth, Business Services Director EMEA, Huntsman

“I like the conference because it covers really all aspects of the Supply Chain for a great variety of products and their related Logistics.Getting the chance to learn from other business environments and their best practices is very stimulating.”

Guy Keymolen, Commercial Manager, Vopak

“The Logichem 2009 conference with its presentations and networking opportunities confirmed for me that all of us in the Chemical Industry are more or less in line”

Peter Viebig, Head of Logistics Procurement Europe, Bayer Material Science

“This LogiChem was the most beneficial event I have attended. I met a lot of interesting people from all parts of supply chain management.”

Georg Mogk, Senior Manager Supply Chain Optimisation, Bayer Technology

“Once more, a well-balanced audience allowed excellent networking between industry peers and service providers.”

Lars Feierabend, Supply Chain Delivery Manager – Europe, Celanese

“This year’s Logichem brought together a high concentration of creative people sharing best practices and solutions in an open atmosphere. Logichem is not just a conference but a vital tool for our industry.”

Hans Den Hertog, Marine Logistics Manager Europe, Sasol

“Logichem represents an essential event for gaining insights in to evolving chemical supply chain best practice and an unparalleled networking opportunity.”

Peter Newport, Director, Chemical Business Association UK

“A unique networking experience which provided me with new supply chain opportunities which I am now acting upon.”

Peter Devos, European Supply Chain Director, Monsanto







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