LogiMed US 2014 (past event)
April 14 - 16, 2015
April 14-16, 2015, Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, CA
Speakers
Speaker
Vice President – Global Supply Chain - CR Bard
Hired in 2009 to create and lead Bard’s first Global Supply Chain organization. Responsible to author and execute a five-point strategy of process and capability enhancement to improve customer service and inventory turns, increase profitability and manufacturing efficiency. Designed and executed worldwide restructuring of 90 personnel including the recruiting of management talent in US, Europe, China, S. America and other regions
The IBP initiative is on track to improve free cash flow by $100 million thru 2014. In addition, the manufacturing cost is on track to achieve a 20% reduction. Our gross margins are now 78% and are expected to grow significantly as we implement new supply chain initiatives in coming years.
In 2013, the operations team has been implementing an industry first local network of distribution hubs. Each of our 20 hubs will deliver the orthopedic kits required for individual surgeries. Each hub has two to five couriers using Wright Medical vehicles to deliver and to delight our customers. The hub network will develop into the customer facing organization we will need to fully realize Market Driven status. The Hub operation is responsible for helping to improve our sales representative productivity and to improve cash flow. We now deliver nearly 80% of all surgeries each month with our direct employee courier service.
Our goal in 2014 is to implement measures which will make us a World Class Supply Chain organization, recognized by a wide audience as top of the pack. The goal is The key metrics are zero defects in manufacturing and in distribution, minimal lead times or fast response, manufacturing to demand with optimal inventory, generating new business as customers learn to depend on our superb customer service. In short, supply chain at Wright will be a competitive weapon.
Derek is a seasoned Supply Chain professional and has managed activities in the automotive, aerospace, life science, telecom, and Medical Device industries for the past 23 years.
Prior to joining KARL STORZ Derek’s experience has included positions in Global Supply Chain, Supplier Development, Consulting, and Operational Excellence within Honeywell International, Honda of America, Perkin-Elmer, Smiths Aerospace, and Rath & Strong Consulting.
Prior to joining BJC, Kiewiet was director of operations for Cardinal Health where he focused on strategy and development, and management of multi-million dollar business operations with specific expertise in health care supply chain, sales and distribution environments. He has also held management roles at Defibtech, LLC, PSS/World Medical, Inc. and MCR/American Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Kiewiet, Six Sigma Lean Black Belt and CMRP certified, was a Hospital Corpsman for the U.S. Navy for 10 years where he served a variety of forward deployed combat units. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Saint Leo University in Florida, and a master’s degree in business administration from University of Tulsa.
He is active in many professional organizations throughout the region, including the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM), Boy Scouts of America and American Red Cross.
A native of Buffalo Center, Iowa, Kiewiet lives in St. Peters with his wife and four children.
Prior to joining GS1 US in 2012, Ms. Wylie has consulted on global standards and UDI for multiple stakeholders. She previously spent 10 years working for GHX, where she held various roles related to content management and global data standards with an international focus. As Director of Global Data Standardization, Ms. Wylie led GHX to be a GDSN-certified data pool for healthcare trading partners. She has worked with leading standards and advocacy organizations as well as governments, and continues her work with global standards to improve business, clinical, and supply chain efficiencies. Ms. Wylie is a Certified Global Regulatory Affairs Compliance Professional (GRACP) and an active member of the National Speakers Association (NSA). She graduated with a BS in Technical Communication from Colorado State University.
Andy began his career at Welch Allyn in 2006, after arriving from Eastman Kodak, where he was Director of Global Health Group Flow and Vice President of Global Manufacturing and logistics. During his 27 year career at Eastman Kodak, Andy was recognized as a global operations leader with extensive lean and six sigma experience. His career included six executive leadership roles in a series of diverse and progressively challenging positions within the Fortune 500 company.
He earned his B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Additionally, Andy earned his master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Rochester.
The Medical segment manufactures many of the products it markets and distributes, including gloves, apparel and fluid management products. The segment also provides integrated services such as procedure-based kitting and inventory management solutions to help medical professionals control costs and improve the quality of patient care.
Casey joined Cardinal Health in April of 2012 bringing 27 years of global health care experience to the role, as well as an outstanding track record in identifying and commercializing medical innovations. He served as chief executive officer of the Gary and Mary West Wireless Health Institute, a non-profit research organization focused on lowering the cost of health care through novel technology solutions from 2010 to 2012. Previously, Casey served as worldwide chairman for Johnson & Johnson's comprehensive care group and a member of the company's executive committee, where he oversaw its cardiovascular, diagnostic, diabetes and vision care franchises around the world. Casey began his career with Johnson & Johnson in 1985, advancing into executive positions throughout the company's consumer, pharmaceutical and medical device franchises.
Casey serves on the board of the West Wireless Health Institute and the Reagan Udall Foundation. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Steve Downey serves as the Vice President, Healthcare for OHL (Ozburn-Hessey Logistics). OHL is one of the largest 3PL companies in the world, providing integrated global supply chain management solutions including transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and import and export consulting services. OHL’s Healthcare customers include some of the world’s largest medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers, and OHL understands the unique needs of this specialized marketplace. Before joining OHL, Steve served as a Vice President at Integra Life Sciences, a major medical device organization focused on orthopedic extremity surgery, neurosurgery, spine surgery, and reconstructive and general surgery. During his 9 year tenure with Integra, he led their logistics and customer service functions, both in the US and internationally, growing and scaling the logistics structure as the company grew from $100M in annual revenue to over $900M through over 25 acquisitions. His 20-plus year history with various medical device organizations has included roles in logistics, supply chain, operations, sales & marketing and executive leadership. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Friends’ Health Connection, a non-profit focused on Health and Wellness, and is an Associate Professor with Western International University. Steve has a BS in Electrical Engineering and Masters in Business, both from Lehigh University.
Faculty Director, Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)
Stephen Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
Professor Anupindi’s main research areas include supply chain management, strategic sourcing, supply chain risk management, lean operations, supply chain sustainability, value chains for economic development and global health care delivery. His current research focuses on developing platforms for resource allocation decisions for interventions in Malaria and TB.
Professor Anupindi has taught MBA level core class in operations management and elective classes in strategic sourcing, global supply chain management, and innovations in global healthcare delivery as well as doctoral classes in supply chain sustainability and global health supply chains. He teaches in several open and custom executive education programs was director of the Leadership in Plant Operations program for executives. He has worked with several companies on various issues in operations and supply chain, sourcing, supply chain visibility and traceability, supply chain risk management, new product launch process, and emerging market access. He served on the advisory board of Duron Energy Private Limited (India). Under a USAID grant, he assisted University of Johannesburg in South Africa develop a graduate degree program in Supply Chain Management.
Professor Anupindi is the co-author of a textbook, Managing Business Process Flows (3rd Edition), Prentice Hall, 2011; the book is used as text for core operations management classes in several leading business schools. He has written several case studies on supply chain risk management, sustainability and healthcare delivery.
Ravi is a member of Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS), Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Supply Chain Thought Leaders (SCTL) group, Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council (SCRLC), and the Global Health Supply Chain Consortium (GHSCC). He is a member of the advisory board for the People That Deliver Initiative for Global Health. At the University of Michigan, he serves as Chair of the President's Advisory Committee on Labor Standards and Human Rights.
John earned his bachelor’s degree from Idaho State University while on athletic scholarship. Since then he has earned several industry related certifications which aid him in his ongoing education in theindustry. John is currently a board member (Treasurer) of the local roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) in San Francisco. More information on John’s background can be found on his Linked In page.
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Specializing in both domestic and international operations, he has a proven track record of streamlining operations, driving profitable revenue growth, improving organizational capabilities, and building world-class teams.
Most recently, Jerry was the Vice President of Operations for Aesculap USA, a leading manufacturer of surgical technologies and medical devices used in neurology, spine, and orthopedics. As the VP of Operations, Jerry was responsible for Customer Service, Distribution, Technical Service, Sales and Operations Planning, Inventory Management and Contracts. He worked closely
with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing and R&D to improve the quality of patient care, improve profitability and performance, and implement new processes and systems to support business goals.
Prior to joining Aesculap, Jerry worked at Tornier, a global orthopedic company, and at Alcon Laboratories, a manufacturer of eye care and ophthalmic products, Jerry also worked with Accenture and Booz Allen & Hamilton as a management
consultant.
Jerry received a Bachelor’s Degree from Rice University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a member of the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and a member of the Medical Device Supply Chain Council. He is certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Robin Hooker is responsible for developing and executing UPS’s healthcare marketing strategy to serve the unique logistics needs of the healthcare sector focusing on creating special capabilities and solutions that bring value to the healthcare supply chain.
Hooker and his team formulate healthcare solutions designed serve manufacturers, distributors, providers, labs and clinical research organizations, and dispensers to leverage UPS’s healthcare logistics expertise to improve efficiency. Hooker focuses on solutions that leverage UPS’s expanding distribution network, technology, inventory management and expertise in handling healthcare products while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Prior to his current assignment, Hooker served as Director of Global Strategy, Healthcare Logistics, where he coordinated the UPS Pain in the Chain Survey which focused on the top issues, strategies and insights facing healthcare supply chain executives. In addition to being involved in producing the UPS Healthcare Forum, he also shaped UPS’s ongoing healthcare logistics strategy and tracked the financial performance of the sector. Hooker held previous positions in Marketing and Finance for UPS in Dallas, Nashville, Seattle, and Sacramento where he started his career.
Hooker has been with UPS for over 26 years and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from California State University Sacramento.