Agenda 2024, Day 2
Conference open for registration, networking and refreshments
Re-group and re-fuel for day two with some early morning refreshments, and kick start the conversation with new-found colleagues and connections.
Main Stage - Accelerating the digital supply chain revolution in Mexico
Real-time visibility, data analytics and connected logistics systems have the potential to transform Mexico’s automotive supply chain, improving transparency across networks and control towers, accelerating decision making, reducing waste and moving the dial from reactive towards predictive management. In this session, understand how logistics organisations are digitalising processes to mitigate capacity shortages, manage disruptions and support better collaboration across supply chain stakeholders.
Raúl Gamboa
Head of Logistics, Production Control and Production Systems
BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí
Daryl Knight
Chief Commercial Officer
ProTrans
Brandon Kennedy
Global Managing Director, High-Tech & Industrials
Airspace
Main Stage - Future focus: Keeping launches on track for green, electric and connected supply chains
Learn how Mexico’s carmakers, suppliers and providers are gearing up for fast-paced new model launches, including hybrids and EVs, with insights on improving supplier readiness, logistics planning with partners, localising supply chains and investing in EV equipment and infrastructure for the next generation of vehicles.
As vehicle manufacturers in Mexico launch new models in production at a fast pace, including hybrid, electric and connected vehicles, logistics and supply chain leaders must ensure supplier readiness, carefully plan with logistics providers whilst quickly adapting schedules in response to quality and software holds. In this session, hear strategies for coordinating launches across logistics and shipping processes, including how OEMs and suppliers need to further prepare equipment, infrastructure and systems for further localisation and nearshoring, as well as the next generation of EVs and software-defined vehicles across the Mexican supply chain.
Networking, meetings and exhibition
Breakout - Raising quality standards: Proactive measures to reduce vehicle damage and speed up repair times
Interactive workshop addressing key challenges, opportunities and strategies for improving vehicle quality management and damage limitation.
Main Stage - Smooth operators: Developing seamless parts flows at the border
With demand for cross-border and land-bridge services on the rise across road, rail and sea, our panel of experts explore how manufacturers, logistics providers and border agencies are working to improve international parts flows and investing in facilities, fleets, technology and partnerships.
Hugo Villicaña
Transportation Manager
Brose North America
Jesus Ojeda
EVP, Mexico
Uber Freight
Breakout - Talking talent: Logistics leaders and student forum
Bridging the gap between logistics leaders and the next generation of talent, this forum will connect students, professionals and academics for an open exchange on leadership, career advice, employment aspirations and ideas to shape the future of automotive logistics.
Main Stage - Supply chain excellence: Winning strategies from beyond the automotive sector
Unlock insights into breaking down supply chain boundaries as we draw inspiration from unexpected sources beyond the automotive sector. Delve into winning strategies, innovative approaches, and transformative insights that transcend industries, shaping the future of supply chain excellence.
Lunch & networking
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Main Stage - Logistics for life! Recruiting, upskilling and retaining Mexico’s talent
One of Mexico’s greatest advantages in nearshoring is its creative and industrious workforce. That is why leading automotive manufacturing and logistics companies are prioritising empowering employees, including upskilling for the digital age, ensuring the industry remains attractive and competitive for new talent, as well as preparing logistics talent to be the leaders and entrepreneurs of the future. Hear from established and upcoming supply chain experts on how the industry can best nurture its greatest talent assets.
Main Stage - Beyond transactions: Creating win-win partnerships for a competitive supply chain
Discover how logistics and supply chain managers are leveraging partnerships to navigate complexity and uncertainty, enhance Mexico’s nearshoring potential, and drive investment in infrastructure and services for a competitive edge.
To navigate growing supply chain complexity, geopolitical uncertainty, and to realise Mexico’s nearshoring potential despite infrastructure constraints and security concerns, logistics and supply chain managers will rely more than ever on partners to keep parts and vehicle operations on track. Understand how customer-supplier dynamics are changing, why manufacturers need to be customers of choice, and how long-term partnerships will help drive the investment in equipment and services for Mexico to secure capacity and creating an innovative and competitive supply chain.
End of Day 2 and conference close