Automotive LOGISTICS Global Conference 2010

The 10th Automotive Logistics Global conference concluded on a positive note, with more than 220 delegates from OEMs and LSPs hearing what they’ve been waiting to hear for more than 18 months: the US recession appears to be over and vehicle sales look set to increase.

After a tumultuous year, there was never a more important time for logistics professionals to meet and listen to customers, competitors, suppliers and partners across North America.

But while sales are starting to recover, there has been a permanent change to lock in the savings from lower inventory, said both Ford's manufacturing chief Joe Hinrichs and GM's logistics head Susanna Webber.