Devendra Mishra, Executive Director, BSMA
Rich Kilmer, CEO, CargoSense

Executives of supply chain management will address the specific steps being undertaken to meet the challenges of digitalization with automation, data science, and AI; management of the network in a period of geo-political conflicts; building visibility in the network for real-time decisions; and, supplier relationships in the global marketplace. Opportunities for collaboration in the ecosystem will be presented along with strategic insights for small and mid-sized companies without a commercial product.

PANEL
Stuart Poll, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Illumina
Chris Bogart, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Stacy Maleug, Head of Supply Chain – US, Genentech
Susanne Somerville, Founder, Principal, LinkLab
Moderator: Bob Lamont, Partner, Clarkston Consulting

Practitioners will present case studies of integration of process automation, digital technologies, data analytics, and advanced systems into traditional supply chain processes to enhance planning, visibility, efficiency, and agility from clinical to commercial operations. Unlike traditional supply chains that rely heavily on manual processes and isolated systems, solutions will be discussed to leverage interconnected tools and real-time data to optimize operations across the entire supply chain network. Focus will be on low hanging fruits for digital transformation.

PANEL:
Alex Guillen, Corporate Strategy – Commercial Development, Tive
Rich Kilmer, CEO, CargoSense
Stefan Braun, Managing Director, SmartCAE
Brain Daleiden, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Communications, and Community, TraceLink
Russell DeLapp, Industry Solutions Principal, NTT Data
Moderator: Randy Bradley, Associate Professor, Supply Chain and Information Systems , University of Tennessee, Knoxville

A fact-based presentation will be made by leaders from a university (ASU), research organization (CAPS), large BioPharma company, and an early warning information enabling company, to address the unprecedented challenges of the marketplace, where steps are being taken to reconfigure the processes, people and technologies of the upstream supply chain for reliability, responsiveness, agility, cost tro serve, and return on assets. Benchmarking data will be presented to spur initiatives within companies.

PANEL:
Geoff Zwemke, Director of Product, CAPS Research
Executive, BioPharma Company , To Be Announcecd
Warnibg Information Company Executive, To Be Announced
Moderator: Dr. Eugene Schneller, Professor, Supply Chain Management, W. P. Carey School of Business (ASU)

Practical solutions will be discussed to reduce the wasteful impact of
1. Long Manufacturing Lead Times and Variability of Delivery Time and Quality,
2. Delays (and unavailability) in Obtaining Real Time Status from Service Providers,
3. Recurring Inventory Shortages Leading to Missed Patient Doses,
4. Disconnect between Clinical Operations and Supply Chain Management,
5.High (Excessive) Inventory Levels with over 50% of waste, and
6. Lagging Forecast Updates.

PANEL:
Kristen DeVito, Executive Director – Clinical Suppl Chain, Exelixis
Kristin Summers, Associate Director, Clinical Supply, Savara Pharma
Ryan Mills, Senior Director, Supply Chain, Denali Therapeutic
Moderator: Sascha Sonnenberg, Vice President, Global Business Development, Sanaclis

ANNOUNCEMENT OF 40 UNDER FORTY RECOGNITIONS
PROGRAM MANAGERS: Rajeev Mishra, Go To Market Advisor, Slalom
Mary Yurkovic, Chief Community Engagement Officer, BSMA
Dotti Yells, Vice President, Marketing Technology, BSMA

How do we build a dashboard for decision making where the forecast, purchase order for materials and services, production orders, status of delivery and product quality, inventory, and associated information is available in real time between the internal and external nodes of the clinical supply chain? SMEs will discuss how such an infrastructure can be built to be driven by patient enrollment and enable overall optimization.

PANEL:
Donna Lucero, Manager, Clinical Supply Systems, Amgen
Neeraj Shah, Managing Partner, Boston Insights
Rutesh Desai, Associate Director, Beigene
Frank DiStefano, Director, Business Development, Xeremis
Moderator: Catherine Hall, Head-GXP Quality, Egnyte

The launch of a drug in the marketplace involves getting approval from FDA, transitioning from Clinical Supply to Commercialization, self or distribution with a strategic partner, being watchful of pharmacovigilance, and having all the required systems, people, and services in place with reliability. Lessons learned from war horrors will be discussed and proven practices recommended to optimize the successful acceptance of the product by consumers.

PANEL:
Charles Enriquez, Sr. Director, Supply Chain Business Owner, Allogene
Matt Blume, Vice President, Business Transformation, Catalent
Mike Ragone, Sr. Director Supply Chain, Vaxcyte
Adam Tamanini, Sr. Manager, Services Product, North America, World Courier (Cencora)
Moderator: Arun Cavale, CEO, NexInfo

From the bench to the bedside, women leaders will share their unique journeys and insights on overcoming the challenges faced by women in supply chain management. They will address: Breaking the Glass Ceiling; Navigating the Gender Gap; Pay Equity, Representation, and Unconscious bias; Work-Life Integration; Mentorship and Sponsorship; Building a Supportive Network to Empower Future Generations of Women Leaders; and Lack of Access to Capital. The panel aims to raise awareness of the challenges facing women in life sciences supply chain management and inspire action towards a more equitable and inclusive future. Following the panel, discussion will be conducted to form a “Women in BioPharma Supply Chain Management” group to provide a platform for networking, mentorship, and advocacy within the industry.

PANEL:
Audra Gavelis, SVP of Customer Services, AeroSafe
Dyma Khudari, Principal Program Manager, International Trade & Customs Regulations, Genentech
Jenifer Arellano, Logistics Manager, Direct Relief
Julia Tarasenko, Chief Commercial Officer, Lab Connect
Nevada Blair, Retd. Sr. Director – Supply Chain, Bayer

Moderators: Kristin Ekwall, SVP, Sales & Operations, CargoSense
Mary Yurkovic, Chief Community Engagement Officer, BSMA

PANEL
Rich Kilmer, CEO, U.S. CargoSense
Audra Gavelis, SVP of Customer Services, AeroSafe

Tariffs and Non-Tariff barriers can add additional cost and disrupt your global supply chain. Very few companies have sufficient visibility, controls for verification, or analysis of the custom duties paid worldwide to the governments. The challenge is likely to be exacerbated by the tough economic times and threats of trade wars. Our Experts will examine ways to minimize customs duty and identify saving opportunities. Some of the questions to be answered: Do you know the potential impact of the “Trump Tariffs” on your current imports and global sourcing? What are effective strategies you can adopt to minimize VAT or Customs duty costs? What are the best practices for identifying and managing non-tariff barriers for efficient market access around the world?

PANEL:
Dale Bushell, Director, Pharmaceuticals and Aviation, VAT IT
Dan Bell, Sr. Vice President, Innovation & Strategic Operations, Marken
Jeff Bernia, Sr. Manager Shipping, Bayer
Sonia Jakell, Sr. Manager, Global Trade Compliance, BioMarin Pharmaceutical
Toni Smith, Clinical Supply Logistics, Arcus Bioscences
Moderator: Deep Sengupta, Founder, DSG Global LLC

PANEL:
Paul Anderson, Guradant Health
Mark Buck, Senior Vice President – Operations, Twist Bioscience
Andy Ramelmeier, Adverum

The shift from Air to Ocean is moving fast within Bio-Pharma Logistics in an effort to reduce costs and improve sustainability of the environment. However, the increased transit time requires a way to connect the different legs of the journey which are preferably handled by one trusted partner who has control over the assets to simplify the transport chain and minimize risks. Conditions which favor ocean shipment will be identified. The presentation will cover how Maersk supports the air to ocean conversion and enable achieving true End-to-End visibility.

Sebastian Steinmüller, Global Product Owner Pharma Cold Chain, A.P. Møller-Mærsk

The challenges of shipping Frozen Products are monumental. What are the product specifications, packaging configurations, freight forwarding practices, cargo transportation methods and monitoring required for optimal decision making?

PANEL:
Jeff Perata, Director, PBO Logistics, Gilead Sciences
Craig Vermeyen, Director, Packaging and Labeling, Kite Pharma
Andrew Schadegg, Vice President Life Sciences – North America, AiT Worldwide Logistics
John Burkhardt, Regional Manager, Healthcare Vertical – Americas, Expeditors
Brody Barker, Account Manager, ELPRO
Moderator: Felix Boos, Former VP TempChain Solutions & Strategy, va-Q-tec

ANNOUNCEMENT OF WOMEN IN SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAM
PROGRAM MANAGERS: Kristin Ekwal, SVP, Sales & Operations, CargoSense
Mary Yurkovic, Chief Community Engagement Officer, BSMA
Dotti Yells, Vice President, Marketing Technology, BSMA

How does transportation management, the backbone of the supply chain of healthcare delivery, automate workflows, improve visibility across operations, reduce the carbon footprint, lower costs, optimize packaging specifications, and improve delivery times. The market forces of the trucking industry will be analyzed along with the obstacles of temperature-controlled distribution. Some questions will be addressed: How are TMS and WMS systems being upgraded for smartphones, internet-of-things (IoT), warehouse robotics, last-mile options, more efficient transportation routes planning, and the granular levels of analytic detail that drive decisions. What are the efficient tools for optimized freight management? Howare liability and interface damaged for ocean freight?

PANEL:
Jennifer Haigh, Director, Key Account Manager, Kuehne+Nagel
Kunal Punjabi, Director, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, DVS
Michael Hegglin, Sr. Global Sustainability Manager, SkyCell
Stephanie Robbe Kramer, Principal, Brand Strategy & Bactivation, United Airlines
Moderator: Jeff Tucker, CEO, Tucker Company Worldwide

A comprehensive case study will be presented to demonstrate how to successfully manage
1. Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals across various channels;
2. Quality, value, reliability, and speed of vaccine distribution;
3. Real-time IoT devices and digital platforms;
4. Validation of Temperature Control Logistics, and 5. Maximization of waste and safeguarding products.

Panel:
Chris Bogart, Vice President Supply Chain Management, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Prashanth Chakravartula, Sr. Director, Warehouse & Logistics, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Wahiba Hall, Bayer Pharmaceuticals