LOGISTICS CENTER VISITS
Visits to selected logistics centers run on the third congress day between 8:00 to 14:00.
The goal of the visits is to show logistics professionals “logistics in practice.” They learn first-hand about interesting logistics projects directly from the mouths of the managers of some of the top logistics centers in the CR.
Logistics center excursions are included in the EASTLOG delegate entry package.
WHICH CENTERS ARE VISITED?
- Regional, national and international distribution centers
- Logistics parks and development projects
- Warehouse halls, loading docks, terminals and wholesale warehouses
- Production and assembly lines connected to warehouses
- Logistics centers from various sectors – retail, automotive, pharmaceutics, etc.
THIS YEAR´S PROGRAM OF LOGISTICS CENTER VISITS
| Friday, May 29, 2009 |
| Alternate 1: |
| 9:00 |
JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE CZECH – production plant and organization of logistics, Pilsen |
| 11:00 |
CTPark Pilsen – inspection of the logistics zone with a visit to Bodycote (testing materials for the aeronautics industry) |
| Alternate 2: |
| 11:30 |
TOYOTA PARTS CENTER CZECH / TOYOTA LOGISTICS SERVICES CZECH – distribution center for spare parts for Toyota and Lexus cars, Krupka |
| 13:30 |
KNAUF INSULATION – production plant including logistics area, production of thermal and sound insulation, Krupka |
| Alternate 3: |
| 8:30 |
JVC CZECH – distribution center for Central and Eastern Europe, Strančice |
| 11:00 |
NYK Logistics (Czech Republic)/ Kolín Supplier Park – multifunctional logistics terminal providing cross-docking and warehouse and transport operations, Kolín – Ovčáry |
| 13:30 |
TPCA Czech – inspection of the car production plant, Kolín – Ovčáry |
WHAT CAN VISTIORS TO LOGISTICS CENTERS EXPECT?
- Several excursions to choose from
- The groups of visitors are limited to 50 persons!
- A guided group tour of the center with your peers and colleagues
- Professional and practical commentary by the manager of the center
- “Logistics face to face” – a unique opportunity to see a logistics operation in action
- Detailed information – an open question-and-answer session with the logistics center manager
- Spontaneous and informal closed-circle discussion among logistics professionals
- Bus transport from Prague to the logistics center and back
- Translation to/from English and Czech
- Refreshments (snacks, beverages)