The Logistics Directors Club

Recent Speakers and Topics

The annual programme adopts a  'themed' approach based upon the LDC membership views of current key issues. Once we have the current theme we then select  four specific topics which then become the titles for our presentations in the annual programme. 

RECENT THEMES OF THE LDC ANNUAL PROGRAMME
2011 'A View from the Bridge'

2010 'Challenging Traditional Supply Chain Boundaries'

2009 'Managing Supply Chains in a Turbulent Economic Climate  

2008 'Supply Chain in the Spotlight'
Supply Chain Case Study - A successful European RFID implementation
Tonny Gravesen, CEO Contaner Centralen.
In Jauary 2011 the implementation on 3.5 million CC containers became a reality. The RFID technology is now enabling operational and logistics improvements in this global business
MEGA TRENDS - How is the global economy shaping up ?
Our guest speaker, Rohit Talwar, profiles as one of the top ten global futurists by the Independant and we posed the question 'what can we expect for the longer term future and are we in good shape for whatever it migh bring?'
How Smart Companies 'Pass Go' on cost reduction and 'Get Out of Jail Free' on Emmissions at the same time !
Nick Gazzard, FCILT CEOIncept                                                          

This debate explored how several blue chip companies and industry bodies are combining cost and GHG reduction in projects and are finding  - -YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT !
Addressing the Knowledge Gap
Gary Lynch MD GS1 UK
A vital research project had recently been completed into understanding the impact of inconsistent data on UK supply chains and this identified opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs and service the 21st century consumer more effectively.
Supply Chain Resilience - Risk Management
This paper was presented by Dr Helen Peck at the Spring Meeting 2008 as part the 'Supply Chain in the Spotlight' series.
New Political Constraints Impacting the Supply Chain
Richard Hunt CBE, FCILT. He is currently International President of CILT and a founder member of the Logistics Directors Club. Richard addressed the subject following meetings at the DTI where he has specifically reviewed this issue through recent
meetings with key figures within the organisation.
OTHER RECENT PAPERS
A comprehenesive list of previous papers is available to members in the 'Members Only' area of this website
Multi-Channel Inventory Visibility
Anthony Moore, Tesco Home Shopping
A Technology Case Study
Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman Idtechex.
World Class Supply Chains, Myth or Reality?
Prof.Don Bowesox, Michigan State University.
The future impact on Logistics through the use of new technology
Dr Graham Whitehead, BT Martlesham
An Approach to Improving Supply chain systems in a Manufacturing Environment
Mr David Taylor, Cardiff Business School.
Managing Risk in Global Supply Chains
Ms Ulrike Rowbottom, European Director, UTI Worldwide