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Dubai Woodshow is proud to introduce its new feature: "Dubai Wood Forum".
Dubai Wood Forum is a series of exclusive keynote sessions delivered by the wood industry high profile experts & top executives at the 4 hour conference held daily during the tradeshow.

Dubai Wood Forum aims at delivering an agenda that merges wood design & engineering new trends, wood pricing & tariff concerns, a review of green building compliance & legal timber trading, a focus on business development & expansion strategies in the Middle East including logistics & supply chain opportunities.

Dubai Wood Forum will be an exceptional meeting platform offering endless network and business opportunities and providing the audience with innovative and reliable strategies to gain a competitive edge in the fast changing wood market.

Key Benefits of Attending:

Examine the wealth of business opportunities emerging from the burgeoning UAE wood sector
Learn what necessary requirements are needed to successfully enter the Middle East wood market
Find out more about wood logistics & supply chain channels/partners in the Middle East
Explore ways to differentiate your offerings and maintain your leadership locally
Map out sustainable business development & expansion strategies
Debate with local stakeholders, associations & regulators on wood & wood products pricing policies
Identify profitable paths for your investments, select reliable business partners and enter the Middle East wood market
Hear live projections, facts and figures on the future of the wood sector in the Gulf region
Analyse the best vertical investments options in wood production & manufacturing
Assess the potential of emerging wood processing & manufacturing technologies
Review the latest developments in Green & Sustainable wood
Discuss legal timber trading purchasing policies & legality

Attendees Profile

What is the Agenda?

Day 1 Agenda

Day One - April 13th, 2010
Theme: Middle East Wood Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

14.30	Chairman Opening Remarks
14.40	Opening Statement Shaping the Future of Wood Logistics & Supply Chain in the Middle East Realistic facts and figures Review of logistics corridors and transportation combination for wood products Analysis of inbound/outbound logistics level of excellence
15.00	Logistics Hubs Developer Perspective Offering Scalable & Flexible Logistics Opportunities for the Fast Growing & Transforming Needs of the Wood Industry UAE value proposition for logistics & supply chain services for the Wood industry Role & benefits of city-sized logistics hubs Multi-modal logistics infrastructure: air (cargo) /sea(port-based logistics)/rail (updates on GCC rail network)/road (trucking service efficiency)
15.40	Logistics Service Provider Point of View Identifying the Key Requirement for Successful Logistics Partnership Selection Cost management Core needs assessment & service roll-out practical planning Sourcing strategy & procurement methods
16.20	Wood Supply Chain Establishing a Sustainable Supply Chain Venture for Wood & Wood Products In-house vs. outsourced supply chain solutions for Wood products Role of innovation in warehousing: automation, SOA… Distribution channels access Storage
17.00	Executive Think Tank (Speakers & Invited Guest experts will share their views on): Using Logistics & Supply Chain Excellence as a Market Differentiator & Turning it into a Competitive Advantage for Middle East Wood Market Reliability of distribution channels Appraisal of procurement processes Investment & financing schemes for establishing a wood business in the Middle East
17.40	Chairman Closing Remarks
18.00	Cocktail Reception