The workshop “RAU Logistic Day” summations

The Ukrainian Retail Association and the International Logistics Company K. Hartwall held the joint workshop dedicated on the topic of the supply chain efficiency’ increasing and saving money on logistics.

The event was held on October 16 at Ramada Encore Kyiv (103 Metropolitan Highway). The tour to the Carlsberg brewery was organized to exchange experiences and tastings after the workshop. Delegates of such companies as ATB, Agromat, UVK, Fozzy Group, Furshet, Auchan, WineTime, Epicenter K, Retail Group, Metro Cash&Carry Ukraine, Foxtrot, Tavria V, Velyka Kyshenya, Velmart, Klass, UBC Group, Varus, Fora and others have become participants.

Stefan Lindh, Head of Commerce Department K.Hartwall, spoke in the workshop business program’ first block. He presented innovative products and company’ developments, spoke about the latest trends in logistic and freight transportations’ world. He also detailed possible partnership directions between K. Hartwall and retailers and answered questions from those present.

The event program was continued by Oleg Drin, Representative of K.Hartwall Invest in Ukraine. He focused in his speech on projects already implemented by the company in Ukraine, the assessment by the international operator of the Ukrainian logistic market. He focused also on potential cooperation opportunities, K. Hartwall various directions of cooperation and business development in Ukraine.

Igor Ciric, Regional Manager of K.Hartwall, opened the workshop’ third block. He paid much attention to various brand products’ presentation. He also shared his own experience: how K.Hartwall products can improve the efficiency of the logistic departments’ work in manufacturing and retail companies’ spheres.

Yury Poenko, Varus Logistics Director, took the floor after a short break during which guests could get to know Finnish brand’ products more closely. He told the audience why one of the leading Ukrainian grocery supermarket’ chains chose the partnership with K.Hartwall, what solutions was chose by it, how it are used and what results were achieved.

The same topic in his speech was continued by the Director on Logistics of Fozzy Group Timofey Kravchenko. The second largest retail-group in Ukraine in stores’ number and total revenue terms also collaborates with K. Hartwall, using a number of solutions offered by an international logistic company. Why the choice fell on the holding with headquarters in Finland, and how Fozzy evaluates cooperation’ results.

The event official part ended with another small presentation of K.Hartwall products and solutions, which was held by Igor Ciric.

The participants could communicate at speeches’ end in an informal setting, discuss what they heard, exchange opinions and discuss prospects for cooperation, find new partners or resume old business-ties.

Workshop’ speakers and guests went after lunch on the tour to the Kiev Carlsberg brewery, where they were able to taste local beer’ various types.

The Ukrainian Retail Association thanks event’ partners, participants and guests, and invites to the VII Annual Retail&Development Business Summit – the final event of the Year in the retail and retail real estate spheres.

Details are on the link.

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