Amsterdam - Gouda, 21 April 2008 - TNT, Schenker, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel and Philips, these are just a few names of ORTEC-clients that will participate in the Conference Global Distribution Strategies 2008, organized by Transport Intelligence Conferences on 13 till 15 May in the Mariott Hotel in Amsterdam.
ORTEC has decided to join this conference because: “Transport Intelligence has an optimal fit with ORTEC”, says ORTEC Director Trade Transport and Logistics Goos Kant. “Just like ORTEC, Transport Intelligence works with information and professional advice based on expert research and analysis dedicated to the global logistics and express industry.”
Supply Chain Visibility for distribution systems by TNT
Global Manager Strategy and Optimization, Marco Hendriks from TNT Express, will present how TNT approaches optimization in terms of People, Processes and Solutions. As well as how TNT uses ORTEC’s routing and scheduling software and consultancy to optimize their supply chain, covering networks, hubs, depots and PUD, based on the TNT “Focus on Networks” strategy. TNT will address this topic in session 7 on day two (May 14): 'Supply Chain Visibility for distribution systems.'
About the TI Conference: Global Distribution Strategies 2008
Where are the ‘hotspots’ for distribution centre clusters? What are the key drivers in the organization of supply chains? How do some of the world’s largest manufacturers and retailers organize their physical distribution network? The TI Global Distribution Strategies 2008 conference will address all these issues by bringing together the leading practitioners in the industry within a single forum, combined with TI’s own research on the sector. The conference also focuses on the importance of nodal choices: cross-docking, warehousing, logistics platforms or indeed direct to consumer approaches. It takes into account the latest trends of inventory management mitigated by best practice in customer service.
Global Distribution Strategies 2008 will be attended by the leading executives from: Manufacturers and Retailers, Logistics service providers, Property development companies, Banks and financial institutions, Property Agents, IT solutions providers, Government development agencies, Materials handling equipment providers and Consultancies
About ORTEC
ORTEC is one of the largest providers of advanced planning and optimization software solutions and consulting services. Our solutions result in optimized fleet routing & dispatch, vehicle and pallet loading, workforce scheduling, delivery forecasting and network planning. ORTEC provides both best-of-breed, custom made and SAP® certified solutions, supported by strategic partnerships. ORTEC has over 800 customers worldwide, 700 employees and several offices in Europe and North America. Visit ORTEC online: www.ortec.com
