LCV Expert Day

Welcome & Opening address

Welcome word and introduction of the LCV Expert Day, the topic and speakers of the day.

By day moderator Yves Helven, Nexus Communication

LCV Fleets - Sustainability and Productivity is the key driver of Innovation

Fleet managers are under pressure to achieve sustainability goals, increase productivity and reduce costs in a challenging environment.

Innovative and Intelligent Mobility Solutions for LCV fleets that are flexible and highly productive, but also respecting sustainability aspects are key to succeed,

to overcome energy crisis, and to transform economy and society to a sustainable future.

By Founding Partner Reinhold Braun, CEO, Sortimo International

The LCV market in Europe: trends and opportunities

Commercial vehicles and LCV fleets are a cornerstone of the European economy. With the uptake of e-commerce, the demand for LCVs has been surging. But stricter regulation in terms of safety and zero-emission transportation make it more challenging for both OEMs and fleet managers to comply to the regulative framework from Europe and individual member states. What’s to know about the evolution of the LCV market across Europe and what are the challenges and opportunities for LCV electrification? 

By Marc Odinius, CEO and owner, Dataforce

Why flexibility is the key to success in fleet leasing

Delivery problems, price increases and many service providers in the market – as a fleet manager, it is not easy to keep a clear overview at the moment. That is why it is important to take a very close look at the conditions in fleet leasing. Especially in stressful times with complex fleets, expensive surprises can be avoided in the end by comparing the different leasing solutions. Wouldn't it be helpful if the leasing contract could simply be designed and spontaneously changed as the fleet needs it at the moment? Holman shows how open-end-leasing contracts work and how LCV customers can benefit.   

By Malte Schuler, New Business Development Manager, Holman

How to match LCV fleet electrification with TCO control
 

Respecting ESG and Carbon Zero targets with your passenger car fleet in Europe could be complex, but should be an achievable goal. At least for a large part of Europe. For commercial fleets with LCVs it’s a different story. The EV offering needs to expand, the EV range, charging infrastructure and charging capabilities need to be optimised, and possible downtimes need to be resolved before LCV electrification on a larger scale can work. But this doesn’t mean you need to wait before gong green with your LCV fleet. 
By Patrik Havranek, Head of Group Fleet Management, ISS Facility Services

Networking coffee

How to increase LCV fleet flexibility and usage by implementing an innovative fleet strategy

By Yvonne Gabler, Executive Director Van&Truck and Movie Sales, Sixt

How to match sustainability with utilization for your LCV fleet 

Ensuring that your fleet is fit for purpose and fit for the future is one of the most important tasks of today’s LCV fleet managers. Corporate goals in cost-efficiency, sustainability and utilization need to be balanced and the result need to serve the customer. Hear from INGKA, the procurement entity of IKEA, how to make your LCV fleet future-proof.  

Interview with Barbara Szanto, Global Category Manager HR Services, Travel Services, Fleet and Mobility, INGKA 

LCVs in the Age of Electric Mobility - Trends, Transition and Transformative Applications

The LCV fleet landscape is evolving. Let’s discover encompassing trends, the transition to electric vehicles, and the pivotal role of telematics. We explore the advantages of EV adoption, and how telematics tools such as dashcams and engine data analysis elevate safety and operational efficiency. We also underscore the significance of OEM integrations in minimizing downtime and optimizing fleet performance. These strategic insights empower LCV fleets to effectively adapt and remain competitive in an ever-changing environment.

By Stefano Peduzzi, Vice President, Technology Solutions & Operations, Geotab

Closing Plenary Session

By day moderator Yves Helven, Nexus Communication

Networking Lunch & Coffee

Learn and Experience – Part 1

Breakout 1– Classroom Session: ALD, Jack Bowes, LCV & e-LCV Business Owner and Russ Boulton, LCV Consultant 

Total Cost of Ownership is dead. Even more so when it comes to LCV and e-LCV fleets, as it misses crucial hidden costs of running a fleet: vehicle off-road downtime, e-LCV charging and infrastructure. But no worries: Total Cost of Operation is now the new TCO! It gives us all the qualities to make an informed decision that Total Cost of Ownership provided, but going one step further by including all in-life costs. Join our session to say goodbye to old TCO and welcome the new, improved one!

Breakout 2 – Showroom Session: OPEL

Learn and Experience – Part 2

Breakout 3 – Classroom Session: Flexible Power Systems

• Michael Ayres, Managing Director, Flexible Power Systems

Breakout 4 – Classroom Session: Echoes 

• Sascha Hribar, Sales Manager – DACH, Echoes

Networking coffee

Learn and Experience – Part 2

Winning strategy for LCV Fleet Sustainability

• Kim Stenberg, Head of Global Mobility, Vestas Wind Systems

Learn and Experience – Part 3

Breakout 5 – The Benefits of Organizing the Cargo Area to Maximize Cost Control & Productivity

A well thought-out organization of the loading area improves competitiveness! From vehicle right sizing to vehicle wear and tear, there are many direct & indirect costs that can be optimized. In addition, a clever & innovative cargo area organization leads to increased employee productivity and time savings. 

• Sortimo, Michel Ricq, Head of Global Account Management  (cargo ergo organization / workforce productivity) 
   

Closing  words

By day moderator Yves Helven, Nexus Communication