Cosmas Hoefnagels

Vice President
CLX Logistics

Cosmas Hoefnagels brings consulting and operational management experience to his role at CLX Logistics Europe. His industry experience includes supply chain design, operational improvement, 3PL/4PL logistics contract management and international project management.

Specifically, Mr. Hoefnagels was directly involved with the design, implementation and operational management of the EMEA logistics configuration for one of the world’s leading high-tech and computer equipment manufacturers. He managed the commercial development and contract management of multiple warehousing and distribution outsourcing deals throughout Europe and USA. Additionally, he oversaw the set-up and operational management of Central European Distribution Centers for various companies in the high tech, automotive and consumer business industries.

Prior to joining CLX Logistics Europe, Mr. Hoefnagels held senior management positions at Intexo (DHL), TNT Logistics, DSV Solutions and Alliance Boots, and served as a consultant and manager at A.T. Kearney.

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21st April - Transport Optimisation Summit: Delivering Maximum Business Benefit

Sunday, September 4th, 2016

11:00 Chair's Opening Address

12:10 OXFORD STYLE DEBATE: “Compete in the market, not in the truck!”

Is the pooling of logistics resources the best way to optimise transportation networks, eliminate costs and reduce the environmental impact of empty loads?

Fully engage with the most contentious and divisive issues currently facing your industry. Sit back and witness industry leading figures pitting themselves against each other in a battle to deliver the knockout argument. Will you reconsider your position? And will you walk away with a fresh mindset and better prepared to take on this key conundrum?

Discuss the effectiveness of logistics network integration to reduce empty running in transport networks
Is logistics pooling the best method to reduce distribution costs, compress delivery lead times and reduce your carbon footprint?
How do we develop sustainable logistics strategies with a shift to alternative transport modes, as well as increase vehicle utilisation levels?

14:00 DRILL-DOWN ROUNDTABLES

Roundtable 1:

Measuring the impact of rising logistics costs on supply chain strategy

Jan Eeckhoudt, Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Leader EMEA, Axalta Coating Systems

Roundtable 2:

How to gain more transparency in your logistics operations

Henning Schussmüller, Senior Manager Supply Chain and Logistics, Sumitomo Chemical Europe

Roundtable 3:
Redefining service policies to drive transport performance in the supply chain

Joris D'hondt, Global Supply Chain Project Manager, Eastman Chemical

Roundtable 4:
How will the pooling of logistics resources help reduce freight traffic levels across Europe?

Frank Andreseen, Vice President Logistics EMEA, Bayer Material Science

Roundtable 5:
What is the effect of global marine carriers’ influence on global logistics policies

Carsten Weers, Global Supply Chain Management, Monomers Division, BASF

Roundtable 6:
Assess the effectiveness of multi-modal transport methods for packaged bulk goods

Renaud Megard, Vice President Global Supply Chain, Cabot Corporation

Roundtable 7:
How to reduce customer lead times and decrease transportation costs

Martin Croissant, Global Supply Chain Director, The Dow Chemical Company

Roundtable 8:
How taking more control of inbound distribution can help to improve coverage and delivery performance

Folkert Tjebbes, Director Materials Management & Planning EMEA, Univar

15:50 INDUSTRY INSIGHT PANEL: Assessing the relative effectiveness of multi-modal transport methods in the chemical industry

This panel will detail and compare their own experiences with a view to the comparison of approaches and lessons learnt across industry.

Discussion points to include:

Is there a one size fits all approach? Examine the different requirements and logistics drivers from across the chemicals industry
Define the optimal combination of multiple transport modes in order to reduce lead times, keep inventory costs down and increase environmental sustainability
Does Europe have the infrastructure to cope with multimodal transport lanes?
How can we shorten the distance that empty trucks are driving to reduce CO2 emissions?
How can we capitalise on opportunities in short sea logistics to reduce shipping costs?