Frank Andreesen

Vice President Logistics EMEA
Bayer MaterialScience

Frank has in-depth knowledge of chemical logistics, covering all modes of transport as well as warehousing and associated logistics services. Over the past 25 years he has developed a clear vision for the development of the logistics industry, both from a shipper’s as well as logistics service providers’ perspective. Frank has been involved in various outsourcing projects in the petroleum and chemical industry, involving large-scale transport and distribution operations as well as the provision of associated logistics services.

After more than 16 years on the supply-side of transport and logistics services, Frank Andreesen joined Bayer MaterialScience with the clear mission to further improve the quality of the relationship between Bayer MaterialScience and its logistics service providers. He is committed to building more collaborative longer term business relationship with fewer service providers, this being what is required maintain a sustainable logistics network in what will always remain a highly competitive, dynamic and increasingly unpredictable business environment.

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

Sunday, September 4th, 2016

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