Penske Logistics Europe is among the main sponsors of the Automotive Industry Day that is taking place on July 19 in German city of Thüringen.
<p>As an international logistics service provider with a focus on automotive services, Penske Logistics will be formally introducing its innovative logistics production concepts to suppliers in Thuringia. </p><p>"Thuringia is a very important growth market in Germany for Penske Logistics Europe and it will continue to be a target area in the future," says Brian Ruprich, managing director of Penske Logistics Europe. </p><p>Penske Logistics and Ford Motor Company were recently awarded the <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/logistics/penske-and-ford-earn-european-logistics-excellence-award/">2012 Logistics Excellence Award</a> by the European Logistics Association (ELA) for supply chain solution with automotive after sales, and for the introduction of innovative logistics production concepts for system suppliers of the regional automotive supplier industry.</p><p><a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/europe/">Penske Logistics Europe</a> offers a wide array of logistics and supply chain solutions including distribution center management, transportation management, lead logistics, and logistics consulting services to market-leading companies around the globe.</p><p> <em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p> </div>
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Supply Chain Innovation Focus of CSCMP’s 2012 Europe Conference
January 26, 2012
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) will hold its eighth European conference, April 23-25, 2012, in Frankfurt, Germany, at the Hilton Frankfurt Airport. The conference will focus on supply chain management innovation and best practices. The event will offer educational sessions and networking opportunities to global supply chain executives.Penske Logistics Europe is one of the major sponsors of this event.
<p>“Effective supply chain management requires innovative thinking and practical application and execution,” said Georg Odenthal, conference co-chair and supply chain management consultant.</p><p>“This conference covers all of the above,” he continued. ”Attendees will hear new ideas and creative ways of improving supply chain processes, and examples from supply chain management professionals from leading European and other global corporations, of how they implemented innovations that benefited the bottom line.”</p><p>At <a href="http://cscmp.org/events/europe-conference/index.asp">CSCMP Europe 2012</a>, thought leaders from around the world will discuss supply chain management processes that attendees should master to ensure that their organizations remain competitive. Session topics include performance measurement, talent acquisition and management, collaboration, risk management and customer-centric strategies.</p><p>Peter D. Gibbons, executive vice president, global supply chain operations, Starbucks Coffee Company, will be the keynote speaker. His session will explore the role that supply chains play in successful businesses, and how to use their influence to deliver results. Attendees will also learn how to transform their supply chains into sources of business innovation.</p><p><strong>Developing Future Supply Chain Professionals</strong></p><p>Building a successful supply chain management career will be the theme of the Talent and Young Professionals<em> </em>panel<em> </em>moderated by Rick D. Blasgen, CSCMP president and chief executive<em> </em>officer. <em></em></p><p>Recruiting and developing young talent will also be discussed. Panelists include Nicole Balken, human resources director, Penske Logistics Europe; Raoul P. Dubeauclard, supply chain practice senior expert, McKinsey & Co.; Britta Gammelgaard, professor, Copenhagen Business School; and David Gonsalvez, director, Zaragoza Logistics Center. This panel was one of the most highly rated sessions at CSCMP’s 2011 Annual Global Conference in Philadelphia, Pa.</p><p>For more information about the conference, or to register, visit the <a href="http://cscmp.org/events/europe-conference/index.asp">CSCMP 2012 Europe Conference</a> website.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Supply chain innovation is focus of @<a href="https://twitter.com/CSCMP">CSCMP</a> 2012 Europe Conference; Penske is proud sponsor <a href="http://t.co/E46yU3UB" title="http://ow.ly/8Hr83">ow.ly/8Hr83</a></p>— Penske News (@PenskeNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/PenskeNews/status/162586949251637248">January 26, 2012</a></blockquote><p></p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics Opens New Office in Düsseldorf, Germany
January 24, 2012
Penske Logistics has opened a new office in Düsseldorf, Germany.
<p>“Extending our presence within Germany is a logical next step for us,” explained Penske Logistics Europe’s managing director Brian Ruprich. </p><p>“It supports our growing activity in Europe,” he continued. “Being in the heart of the market, and by investing in a larger team, we will be better able to serve our existing European customers and to connect with German decision-makers when selecting the advanced supply chain and logistics services Penske delivers around the globe.”</p><p>Penske Logistics Europe provides transportation management, distribution center management and lead logistics <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/europe/case-studies/">services</a> to leading companies in the automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and chemical sectors. The European headquarters of Penske Logistics remains in Roosendaal, The Netherlands.</p><p>Please visit the <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/europe/">Penske Logistics Europe</a> website for more information.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Penske Logistics opens new office in Düsseldorf, Germany<a href="http://t.co/Mg5L2QPu" title="http://ow.ly/8EiMR">ow.ly/8EiMR</a></p>— Penske News (@PenskeNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/PenskeNews/status/161809833094430721">January 24, 2012</a></blockquote><p></p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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