09:00 - 15:00 Operational Excellence in pharmaceutical supply chain management

Workshop objectives:

Today’s pharmaceutical supply chain is very complex as it consists of global network plants, numerous suppliers of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients API’s and other materials as well as an increasing number of contract manufactures. Pharmaceutical products are shipped and distributed across the world in different markets where they have to conform to different regulatory and quality requirements and satisfy different customers.

In this complex global environment it is necessary to address the increasing demands and challenges of pharmaceutical supply chain management and to identify the best practices to develop effective and robust processes and drive operational excellence in your pharmaceutical supply chain.

Benefits of attending:

• Understanding the changes in the global regulatory compliance requirements for managing the pharmaceutical supply chain and their impact on the supply chain
• Pinpointing the main tools for targeting improved supply chain management
• Creating the best strategies for supply chain optimisation in the context of your company’s strategy
• Identifying the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for efficient supply chain operations and learning how to measure, monitor and maintain KPIs
• Managing key issues in warehouse, inventory and transportation management
• Measuring operational logistic performance to develop lean, agile and customer-oriented supply chain

Who should attend?

• Supply chain managers
• Logistics managers
• Sourcing and procurement managers
• Corporate quality and logistics executives with input into overseeing supply chain quality compliance
• Warehousing and distribution supervisory and management staff
• Quality Assurance personnel engaged in auditing and inspecting logistic service providers
• Planning and demand managers

Workshop Leader:

Srinivasan Prasanna
Business Process Manager
BakeMark USA

Srinivasan Prasanna is a dynamic and proficient supply chain trainer, database architect and project manager. He holds a degree in Masters of Science - Engineering and MBA – International Business and Supply Chain Operations from University of Toledo, Ohio USA. Prasanna is specialised in mining database systems for incorporating industry best practices to help make supply chain more efficient for the last 12 years. He has a proven track record of implementing and getting results achieved in a timely, efficient manner for various Fortune 500 corporations in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany and Poland. He has implemented WMS - Warehouse Management Systems, CRM – Customer Relationship Management and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems for organisations. He is an effective team leader and has managed resources both on site and off site and has worked extensively on IT offshore initiatives. Prior to moving to the USA, he has worked for organisations in the Jebel Ali Free Zone of Dubai, UAE and in a refinery in Chennai, India.