Archives: Agenda

• Leveraging AI to address challenges in clinical trial supply chains, including inefficiencies and limited diversity
• Using AI-driven tools for smarter logistics and supply optimization
• Improving trial accessibility and patient diversity through advanced technologies
• Enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring cost-effectiveness in clinical trial operations

• Strategies to minimise the risk of excursions during transportation and storage
• Key areas to consider when defining an excursion management process:

• • Data – how do you get all the information in hand (stability data, temperature information, affected kits, etc.) to decide on the acceptability of an excursion in a timely manner
  • People – what is the impact on clinical site personnel and who has responsibility for management of excursions at the sponsor side
  • Technology – how can technology be used to improve processes and what are the considerations with implementation of system-based solutions

• Case study: what happens when sponsors lose sight of alarms
• Future innovations: the use of real-time monitoring solutions

• Understand the need for cross-industry collaboration to achieve environmental sustainability in clinical trial logistics
• Find out how GDP compliance can go hand-in-hand with sustainability initiatives
• Discover how adopting green logistics can reduce operational costs for your company
• Learn how to contribute to a program tackling the 10%+ of global GHG emissions generated by logistics

• Options for innovation in clinical supply, informed by current trends, regulations, and best practices
• Performance goals driving biopharma CTS departments
• Real-world applications: Business cases showcasing a step-by-step methodology to bring clinical supply chain performance
• Proven success stories: implemented innovations in CTS and their measured impact

• Strategies for seamless communication and coordination among stakeholders to improve efficiency
• The role of AI, predictive analytics and automation in optimizing supply chain processes
• Solutions for managing decentralized and global trials through adaptive supply chain models
• Innovative approaches to address patient needs, from home delivery to faster response times

• Importance of communication and a strong network of key contacts
• Building contingency from the start of trial to be better prepared for the unexpected
• Incorporating risk assessment into project management plans, including business continuity
• Leveraging technology and data analytics for real time tracking and monitoring in supply chain

During the roundtable discussion session, the conference hall will be divided into zones. Delegates can choose which zone they would like to join. Each zone will be led by a table moderator and will focus on a different challenge within supply chain logistics for biopharmaceuticals.

ROUNDTABLE 1:

Machine learning in material replenishment
Gianpiero Lorusso, Independent Cold Chain Expert

ROUNDTABLE 2:
Digitalization and innovation in temperature controlled logistics
Carla Fonseca Simao, Supply Chain Planner, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

ROUNDTABLE 3:
Outsourcing for supply chain logistics: fostering a strong relationship with your vendors and suppliers
Luiz Barberini, Head of External Manufacturing, Latin America, Bayer

ROUNDTABLE 4:
Implementing temperature data loggers into IRT
Sonja Maerkle, Global Head IMP Distribution, Boehringer Ingelheim

ROUNDTABLE 5:
Navigating the transition: key considerations when changing sponsors in clinical trials
Paula Figueiredo,Associate Director Clinical Supplies, Alfasigma Belgium

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• Delving into benefits and challenges of batch vs continuous manufacturing
• Comparing cost effectiveness and efficiency
• Choosing the best fit based on trial size, product type and flexibility requirements