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Boosting Traceability and Security in the Supply Chain with Serialization
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Boosting Traceability and Security in the Supply Chain with Serialization

November 19, 2018

What is serialization? Global serialization mandates Impact on manufacturing and the pharma supply chain Implementation challenges Technologies – Now and into the future — George Skillin Sr. Director – Global Engineering Pfizer George Skillin is the Senior Director of Pfizer Global Engineering, where he manages a team of 35 engineering professionals in the Process, Equipment, Automation Engineering disciplines and manages the Global Serialization and Industrial Control System Cyber Security Programs for Pfizer. George joined Pfizer in 2002 taking on a 2+ year international assignment as a member of the Site Leadership Team in conjunction with the design, construction, and start-up…

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Embracing Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Technologies to Build Capability and Competitive Advantage
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Embracing Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Technologies to Build Capability and Competitive Advantage

November 19, 2018

Discussing how the evolution of manufacturing processes and technologies have transformed the biopharmaceutical industry When does new manufacturing capabilities generating product innovations, and when does product development spur advances in manufacturing? Debating the role new tools, tactics, and technology will have in overcoming the ongoing challenges currently facing the sector How should the industry continue to grow and develop the next generation of advanced manufacturing technologies? — Greg Guyer Global Head of Operations Bristol-Myers Squibb Dr. C. Greg Guyer is the Global Head of Operations at BMS. Prior to this he was SVP, Biologics Development & Operations and responsible for…

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Looking at the Big Picture: Where is Our Industry Going, and How Should We Get There?
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Looking at the Big Picture: Where is Our Industry Going, and How Should We Get There?

November 8, 2018

Debating the merits of nimble and flexible facilities versus manufacturing battleships Preparing your pilot plants and manufacturing facilities to move forward with Phase II-III approvals Forecasting requirements for optimizing manufacturing equipment, facilities and partners to increase speed to market Achieving business goals to better manage times of product and economic uncertainty Putting theory into practice: Implementing key metrics to improve manufacturing flexibility — Uwe Buecheler Corporate SVP, Biopharmaceuticals Boehringer Ingelheim Uwe Buecheler, joint Boehringer Ingelheim (formerly Dr. Karl Thomae GmbH) in 1991. During his time at Boehringer Ingelheim he held different positions in Biopharmaceuticals in Regulatory Affairs, Biological Safety and…

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Leveraging Artificial and Business Intelligence to Drive Productivity Improvement and Compliance
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Leveraging Artificial and Business Intelligence to Drive Productivity Improvement and Compliance

November 8, 2018

Common drivers for success: Leveraging Artificial and Business Intelligence to deploy automated systems to detect abnormal performance Deploying an automated management alarm and escalation system; used emails and text messages to accelerate response to performance-impacting events Creating real-time management dashboards and alerts, tailored for each role Connecting and integrating data across multiple platforms, e.g. PLCs, ERPs, QMS, LIMS, etc. Manufacturing Case Study: 300% productivity improvement in a capacity-constrained environment — Jaime Velez Partner OQSIE For the last 15 years Jaime has supported more than one hundred consulting engagements with Life Science companies delivering significant productivity improvements in supply chain and…

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Sustainable cGMP Compliance is Spelled with 4C’s
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Sustainable cGMP Compliance is Spelled with 4C’s

November 8, 2018

What do we mean when we talk about Quality Culture, and how has that changed over time? If we could start over from scratch, what would we want Quality Culture in our industry to look like? How do we move forward as leaders in our industry to harmonize the ideal with reality? Discussing the tools, tactics, techniques, and technologies we need to make part of this conversation Setting a challenging goal: What can we do next week to move forward with what we have discussed today? — Anders Vinther Global Head of Quality and Engagement Intarcia Therapeutics Prof. Wolfram Carius…

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An Evolution into Biopharm 4.0
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An Evolution into Biopharm 4.0

November 8, 2018

Building a roadmap towards a digital vision starts with the destination in mind Developing a cohesive strategy based on a modular step-wise approach provides solid groundwork for future growth Gaining efficiencies in scale up and scale out capabilities with a standardized automation platform — Jennifer Staffin Automation Solutions Director GE Healthcare Jennifer is currently driving the architectural vision, definition and direction of GE Life Sciences Bioprocessing and Cell Therapy automation platforms. She has led the GEHC Automation & Digital DCS Design team through multiple customer projects over the past several years. Jennifer has over fifteen years’ experience in the design,…

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Panel: The Global Talent War in Biomanufacturing
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Panel: The Global Talent War in Biomanufacturing

November 8, 2018

Learning about global talent trends influencing the job market for senior executives and those with critical, specialized skill sets Creating effective attraction, retention and development plans for top talent Navigating the generational talent gap in critical functions Understanding which leadership differentiators are needed to make it to Senior Executive and C-Level roles — Sanat Chattopadhyay EVP & President, Merck Manufacturing Division Merck Sanat Chattopadhyay is responsible for Merck’s worldwide manufacturing and supply operations supporting annual global sales revenues exceeding $40 billion. Merck is known as MSD outside of the U.S. and Canada. Sanat oversees a network of 50 pharmaceuticals, vaccines,…

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Ready or Not, Digitization Will Transform Biomanufacturing
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Ready or Not, Digitization Will Transform Biomanufacturing

November 8, 2018

The Amazon-ization of Retail – How an industry-wide disruption unfolds The ongoing digitization of the Biopharma ecosystem – The transformation of drug delivery The Possible? Likely? Inevitable? Impacts on Tech Ops – Recent new roles analysis What it all means for Biomanufacturing leadership — Pascal Bécotte Global Leader – Operations & Supply Chain Practice Russell Reynolds Pascal leads the firm’s global Operations & Supply Chain Officers Practice and is a key member of the Healthcare and Industrial teams. He advises global clients on their overall talent strategy, particularly with respect to leadership assessment and succession planning. With more than 16…

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How Technology Can Transform Procurement
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How Technology Can Transform Procurement

October 24, 2018

When it comes to modern-day technology tools, procurement officers have a wide variety from which to choose. Walter Charles, vice president and chief procurement officer with Allergan, lays out the most valuable options for driving better outcomes. During the 2018 edition of the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit, Executive Platforms was proud to partner with SupplyChainBrain to conduct a number of onsite interviews between our speaker faculty and SupplyChainBrain’s Managing Editor Robert Bowman. — Walter Charles SVP & CPO Allergan Walter Charles is the SVP & CPO at Allergan. Walter is a sought after speaker at national and international Supply Chain…

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Next Generation Cognitive Enterprise: Supply Chain and Operations Reinvented in the Cognitive Era
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Next Generation Cognitive Enterprise: Supply Chain and Operations Reinvented in the Cognitive Era

October 23, 2018

What is a Cognitive Enterprise, and how can AI solutions change the way businesses function? Discussing cognitive analytics and IBM’s implementation of a Cognitive Enterprise Data Lake Mapping out the journey of a Cognitive Enterprise: What are the new supply chain capabilities and the business value being driven? Showcasing IBM’s experience and other case studies where this transformation is already making a big impact IBM’s Journey to ‘The Cognitive Enterprise’ Joseph Selle, specialist in enterprise A.I. transformation with IBM, relates how the company has embraced the notion of a “cognitive enterprise,” and tells how it has transformed business processes across…

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Next Generation Supply Chain Innovation
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Next Generation Supply Chain Innovation

October 23, 2018

How will Supply Chain evolve, and how will this impact the way we do Retail? Harnessing digital technology What actions can be done to stay ahead of the game? Leveraging the Cloud Sharing the lessons learned so far and discussing next steps — David Warrick General Manager, Global Supply Chain Microsoft As GM of Global Supply Chain for Microsoft, Dave manages the order to cash cycle, Channel Operations Planning and Distribution & Logistics for all Microsoft physical products worldwide including Xbox, Surface, Accessories and Surface Hub. He also manages all aspects of Channel Management, Software Manufacturing, and numerous other functions…

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Strategic Onboarding: The Most Important Step in Outsourced Fulfillment Operations
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Strategic Onboarding: The Most Important Step in Outsourced Fulfillment Operations

October 23, 2018

Fulfillment providers have to be able to scale up, or down, dramatically in very short periods of time Decrease onboarding time with thorough Customer Requirements Documents and Statement of Work analysis Involving Operations Teams early in the OB process is crucial Flexibility and adaptability in a fulfillment company are second only to experience Make KPI’s part of your culture Personalized Customer Service is paramount to efficient communications in fulfillment Advanced Technology & Software solutions have become the backbone of efficient fulfillment Getting it right at the onboarding stage saves a lot of wasted time and money down the road —…

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Panel: Keeping Up with Customers and Knowing How to Win Them Throughout the Delivery Experience
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Panel: Keeping Up with Customers and Knowing How to Win Them Throughout the Delivery Experience

October 23, 2018

How are your current warehouse and delivery strategies securing customer relationships and maximizing digital success across all channels? Focusing on customers to understand their requirements and succeed their expectations Refining your last mile strategy with rapidly changing customer needs and behaviors Adjusting and aligning customer-driven strategies to target customers in global and local markets Discussing the digitization of speed, price and convenience as contributors of customer loyalty — Roberto Villalobos Director, Digital Operations Walmart.com & Superama.com Walmart Roberto is an industrial engineer with 16 years of experience, focused on commercial, operations, logistics and consulting positions with outstanding results on implementing…

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Balancing Cost and Speed in the Two-Day Delivery Challenge

October 22, 2018

Do you really know your customer? Results of a recent survey conducted by Radial reveal that ecommerce consumers are most concerned with convenience and they are willing to make trade-offs based on cost, speed, reliability and eco-friendliness. This session will explore why and when you should offer two-day delivery based on understanding your customer wants and needs. We will explore the trade-offs and decisions in balancing consumer expectations of order quality customer experience, consumer cost, quick shipping, fast delivery versus the cost to the retailer for fulfillment, transportation, inventory carrying, inventory mark downs, etc. The session will explore real world…

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Delivering on “Customer-Centricity” Throughout Our End-to-End Digital Environment
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Delivering on “Customer-Centricity” Throughout Our End-to-End Digital Environment

October 22, 2018

What lessons can we learn from big data collection & analytics? Finding new ways to break down silos and deliver value to customers Gathering and analyzing actionable insights to know your customers from every angle Leveraging a data-driven approach to our operating model to drive innovation The journey designing an end-to-end omnichannel experience for your customers — Anisa Kumar VP of eCommerce Levi Strauss Americas Anisa Kumar is a global operations analytics and strategy expert with over 15 years of retail industry experience. At Levi Strauss & Co., Anisa is the Vice President and General Manager of the LS&Co eCommerce…

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Strengthening Customer Satisfaction with Technology-Driven Reverse Logistics
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Strengthening Customer Satisfaction with Technology-Driven Reverse Logistics

October 22, 2018

How can you leverage real-time analytics to enable supply chain improvement? Identifying proactive opportunities to adopt intelligent transaction processing for a customer-centric returns experience Discussing social media digital offers and its efforts in delivering convenience and shopper loyalty Exploring data-driven insights that respond to shifting consumer demand Exceeding customer expectations and meeting objectives in your overall returns management strategy — Rob Zomok President, Global Operations Inmar Rob joined Inmar in this role in January 2016, bringing tremendous global supply chain leadership experience to the company. During his 20-year career, he has gained a reputation for making significant domestic and international…

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Quantifying Trade-offs in Supply Chain Organizations
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Quantifying Trade-offs in Supply Chain Organizations

October 22, 2018

River Logic’s mission is to empower business leaders by revolutionizing the way they make decisions today. The power of advanced analytics should be in the hands of the people driving the business, not someone in IT or someone sitting behind a desk crunching numbers. Therefore, our primary focus is on helping customers increase their performance, decision-making agility and ability to predict business outcomes through flexible, easy-to-digest prescriptive analytics that guide tactical, operational and strategic decision making throughout an enterprise. With completely code-free optimization capabilities that link every decision to a set of forward-looking financial impact statements, River Logic is able…

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