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learn from the experts in a

series of panel debates and

workshops designed to help

you run a slicker supply chain,

keep up to date with the latest

regulations, and stay ahead of

the curve thanks to new ideas

and innovative solutions. We

have teamed up with the Cilt

and the Fta to deliver three

days of topical sessions.

Topics include:

• omnichannel challenges

• rail Freight solutions and

innovation

• Calculating your carbon footprint

• Modal shift

• Freight by water

• air freight skills gap

• Container weights regulation

update

• reducing warehouse costs

• inventory optimisation

• navigating the transport

compliance maze

• Focus on australia

• introducing a new

lightweight pallet solution

• incentivising 3pls

• the Cilt’s Vision 2035

• environmental paving

solutions

• regional development

in humber

• Creating airfreight

efficiencies

Speakers from:

Cilt, Fta, Boots, Sainsbury’s,

the Co-operative, lafarge,

network rail, dB Schenker,

the CBoa, iChCa, enVista,

Clear returns, iJS global,

transworth rail, Schiphol

airport, SaSi, pallite, excello

law, oBS logistics, labyrinth

Consulting, rail Freight

Consulting, Filterpave,

university of hull, dnata,

Cranfield university.

Tuesday 28th – Thursday 30th April, Halls 6, 7 and 8 NEC Birmingham

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Day One

Multimodal 2015Workshop series tuesday 28th april

11.00-12.00 Transport compliance – navigate the mazeThe different elements of O Licence compliance including the

undertakings and requirements to operate vehicles legally. The

responsibilities of company directors and transport managers

Speaker: ruth Waring, Managing director, Labyrinth Logistics Consulting Ltd

12.15-13.15 Innovation in rail freight: why doesn’t it happen and how can we improve it?A look at the barriers to innovation preventing changes in delivery or the

introduction of new products. Discussion and presentation of ideas on how

this can be improved

Speaker: ralph Goldney, Managing director, Rail Freight Consulting

14.45-15.45 Regional development in the Humber regionThe fourth biggest port cluster in Europe

Speaker: professor amar ramudhin, director at the logistics institute,

University of Hull

other speakers tbc

16.00-17.00 Environmental paving solutions Speaker: tim McKee, technical Consultant, Filterpave

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Day One

Multimodal 2015CILT Seminar Daytuesday 28th april

10.30-11.00 Introducing the CILT Knowledge CentreThe CILT’s resources include on-line, as well as traditional sources, and

can provide one-to-one services

Speaker: peter huggins, Knowledge Centre Manager, CILT

11.15-12.45 Omnichannel panel How can supply chains adapt to the demands of omnichannel, a look at the

challenges and solutions for retail, including an introduction to drones

Speakers: Steve agg, CILT

andy Banks, Supply Chain Vision & planning, Waitrose

Steve Wilson, head of Supply Chain innovation, Boots UK

Vicky Brock, Ceo, Clear Returns

naomi landman, director Commercial development, IJS Global

Catherine Weetman, Vice Chairman of the environment and

Sustainability Forum, CILT

13.00-14.30 The future of rail freight Multimodal opportunities for supply chain solutions

Speakers: Steve pryce, head of Marketing, DB Schenker Rail UK

Julian Worth, director, Transworth Rail

and Chair of Cilt’s Rail Freight Forum

andrew hemmings, national officer Cymru, CILT UK

Geoff Clarke, transport Consultant, AECOM

14.45-15.45 Inventory optimisationEnsuring a demand driven supply chain – having the right SKu at the right

place in the right quantity at the right time

Speakers: Jim Barnes, Senior Managing partner, enVista

other speakers tbc

16.00-17.00 The CILT Vision 2035What are the challenges facing the industry in the next 20 years and how

can we best adapt to the changes and shape the future?

Speakers: daniel parker-Klein, head of policy, CILT UK

nick Gazzard, Ceo and Founder, Incept (tbc)

professor alan Braithwaite, visiting professor, Cranfield University (tbc)

the Cilt is the independent professional body for individuals associated with logistics,

supply chains, and all transport, throughout their careers. www.ciltuk.org.uk

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Day Two

Multimodal 2015The Loadstar Air Freight SessionsWednesday 29th april

Multimodal has teamed up with the loadstar to produce a series of panel debates focused on

challenges for the air freight industry. the loadstar is an online news portal with a focus on supply

chain and transport. www.theloadstar.co.uk

10.30-11.30 Creating efficiencies in the uK’s airfreight supply chain How future capacity will be deployed in the uK

Speakers: alex lennane, editor, The Loadstar

dayle hauxwell, Cargo Manager, Peel Airports, tbc

enno osinga, Senior Vice president Cargo,

Amerstdam Airport Schiphol

iaG, tbc

adam Wasserman, Managing partner, GLD Partners, tbc

Mohammed akhlaq, business development director, Dnata UK

11.45-13.15 Creating efficiencies from airport to door How to improve and create more efficiencies in uK air freight

supply chains

Speakers: alex lennane, editor, The Loadstar

doug overett, uK Business development director, CEVA

Steve downing, project Manager, VOLGA DNEPR, tbc

13.30-14.30 The airfreight skills gap How do we train and retain tomorrow’s airfreight leaders?

Speakers: alex lennane, editor, The Loadstar

robert Keen, director General, BIFA, tbc

lilian tan, executive director – learning and development,

Strategic Aviation Solutions International (SASI)

other, tbc

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Day Two

Multimodal 2015FTA Seminar DayWednesday 29th april

10.30-11.30 Measuring your carbon footprintThe importance of recording, reporting and reducing carbon emissions

across the supply chain

Speakers: Chris Welsh, director of Global and european policy, FTA

Justin Kirkhope, project Manager, Logistics Strategy, Co-operative

rachael dillon, Climate Change policy Manager, FTA

11.45-13.15 “The agenda for more rail freight” The key targets set by retailers and shippers for achieving sustainable

growth in rail freight

Speakers: Chris Welsh, director of Global and european policy, FTA

Justin Kirkhope, project Manager, Logistics Strategy, Co-operative

Chris Macrae, Manager railfreight policy, FTA

paul McMahon, Freight director, Network Rail

Kevin Greenaway, national planning Manager, Sainsbury’s

John Carpenter, national rail Manager, Lafarge

13.30-14.30 Freight by waterA look at the opportunities and how to make the shift

Speakers: Chris Welsh, director of Global and european policy, FTA

Chris Macrae, Manager railfreight policy, FTA

ross thompson, Group Sales director, Peel Ports

John dodwell, trustee, Canal & River Trust

14.45-15.45 Preparing for new legislation on the verification of container weights All parts of the supply chain will be affected by the new regulations which

come into force next year. The panel looks at best practice and introduces

the idea of accreditation

Speakers: Chris Welsh, director of Global and european policy, FTA

Capt. richard Brough, technical and admin director, ICHCA

Keith Bradley, hazardous Cargoes advisor,

Marine and Coastguard Agency

16.00-17.00 Reducing the environmental impact and operational costs of your warehouse using the building envelope to generate heat, solar PV & modern building design

Speakers: Brian Watson, Group development director, CA Group Ltd

andrew Brewster, project development engineer, Renewables Design Team

paul edis, Solar power development team, Belectric

Stuart Brown, project development Manager, CA Group Ltd

the Freight transport association (Fta) represents the transport interests of companies moving goods by road, rail,

sea and air. Fta members operate more than 200,000 lorries – almost half the uK fleet – and members deliver over

90 percent of freight moved by rail, and 70 percent of uK visible exports by sea and air. www.fta.co.uk

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Day Three

Multimodal 2015Shop Window thursday 30th april

10.30-11.00 Creating end-to-end logistics infrastructure Down-underA look at the growing Australian logistics market, and how to overcome

supply chain challenges such as internal timezones and working with

mixed freight over long distances

Speaker: dave renshaw, Ceo, OBS Logistics

11.15-12.00 Saving costs and reducing carbon with a revolutionary new lightweight palletA live demonstration of, and an introduction to, a new 100 percent

recyclable fibreboard pallet capable of holding up to a one tonne load and

ISPM15 exempt

Speaker: rani Virdee, Sustainability Consultant, Pallite

12.15-13.00 Incentivising 3PLsHow do we choose outsourced providers, is it cost or service, and how

can we find the right balance? A look at using KPIs as a motivator to help

providers deliver a tailored service and how to make sure you get the

benefit of your provider’s specialist knowledge

Speaker: nigel Kotani, Solicitor, Excello Law

Multimodal has brought together experts from across the industry to share insight and introduce new ideas tohelp you run a slicker supply chain.