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Below you will find information regarding some events we have been involved in as (co)organizer. Not listed are the many events where one of the experts has participacted as presenter, moderator, or chairman. |
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Kortrijk / Belgium
March 2010
Automation Best Practice Round Table & Facilities Tour
This workshop focused fully on automation of dedicated and multi-client refrigerated warehouses including automatic intake, high bay storage, replenishment, semi-automated order picking and release in a -25°C environment.
The added value was in the combination of seeing very advanced, different automation concepts (crane and shuttle) in daily operation at two sophisticated warehousing facilities and the non-commercial information from European experts and specialized suppliers.
The workshop, organized on behalf of the GCCA, attracted participants from France, Belgium, Germany, the USA and South Africa, representing a total of 275 facilities and 20.000.000 m3 capacity. |
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Mumbai & New Delhi / India
November 2009
“Trends in modern cold storage and logistics and conversion into profitable concepts, cost-effective operations and smart facility design”
Keeping the cold chain in perfect shape from grower to consumer requires a modern cold storage and refrigerated warehousing industry in combination with a sophisticated distribution and transportation infrastructure. This South Asia Cold Storage & Logistics Executives Conference was completely dedicated to all the aspects of the efficient and secure flow of fresh, chilled and frozen foods through the entire cold supply chain. |
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Bucharest / Romania
September 21-22, 2009
"Creating and expanding reliable and efficient regional cold supply chains"
Romania is a country that is generally viewed as a very interesting market, on the brink of showing the world its high potential. Rising incomes and improved market access have resulted in a larger middle class. Not only are these consumers more demanding, they are also becoming more conscious of the quality and variety of the products. In order to satisfy these consumer demands, boost consumption, and establish an attractive business climate for all European players in the chilled/frozen foods manufacturing and logistics business, an efficient and reliable cold supply chain and supporting infrastructure is required.
Besides presentations on technology, refrigeration and energy efficiency, several regional and international experts updated the audience on the current and future market developments. For instance speakers from Planning (“Economies in the region”), Archicom (“Logistic hotspots and market structure”), Macromex (“Distribution challenges, trends in cold storage and transportation in Romania”), and ECSLA (“EU legislation issues today and the near future”) and many other subjects. |
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Athens / Greece
“Thinking in new directions; the impact of global trends on regional warehousing and distribution”
April 2007
This event provided practical hands-on information and best practice to industry executives, senior management, and operational specialists from food manufacturers, processors, warehousing, transportation and distribution companies but also representatives from government agencies, universities, and suppliers.
Expert regional and international speakers covered subjects like the consequences of Bulgaria and Romania´s entry into the EU, reducing trade barriers, growth sectors in chilled/frozen foods consumption, international transport, global trends in warehousing/distribution, economic expectations, regulations, technology, food safety/standards, innovative logistic solutions, border and inspection issues, etc. The program also featured a panel/forum and a modest trade show with specialized suppliers. |
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