LogiMed US 2014 (past event)
April 14 - 16, 2015
April 14-16, 2015, Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, CA
April 28: Workshop Focus Day: The Latest Models for S&OP, Supply Chain Security & 3PL Consolidation
08:15 - 09:00 Registration and Breakfast
09:00 - 09:15 Chairperson's Opening Address
09:15 - 09:45 Roundtable: Establishing How Medical Device Firms Can Manage Challenges From The Firmer, Changing Regulatory Environment
- Identifying perceived vs. actual challenges resulting from the current regulatory environment and game plans to manage these challenges
- In anticipation of firmer and more upcoming regulatory changes, what are med device firms actively doing NOW to get out in front of them?
- Loaner set sterilization regulation – is this really going to be an issue for our supply chain or are we wasting time preparing for this?
- Forecasting if the trend for more, not less, regulation will continue and how medical device firms can prepare
- Ensuring you have the right experience in house or the right partners to guide your operations through the changing regulatory landscape
09:45 - 10:30 WORKSHOP: Integrated Business Planning (IBD): A Revolutionary Market-Driven Model For Sales And Operations Planning
• Using robust analytics for conducting value segmentations and simulation analyses
• Developing a customer-centric culture and a collaborative organizational structure
• Dynamically rebalance the inventory mix to improve capacity and reduce costs
10:30 - 11:00 Morning Refreshment & Networking Break
11:00 - 11:45 WORKSHOP: Moving From Selling Products To Selling Solutions
Abstract:
In today's rapidly changing healthcare environment, simply selling products based on features and benefits is no longer enough. Progressive suppliers understand that they must provide solutions to healthcare providers. Join this engaging and provocative session to learn how Supply Chain executives can successfully partner with Sales to lead their organizations through this critical transition in our industry.
Key Bullets:
• Understanding how today's healthcare environment is changing how providers perceive and value your products and services
• Discovering customer true needs and uncovering customer pain points
• Partnering with your commercial colleagues in Sales and Marketing to position your products and services differently
• Overcoming challenges within your own organization
11:45 - 12:30 WORKSHOP: 3PL And Distributor Consolidation: Is This The Way To Go For An Optimized Global Supply Chain?
• Assessing how the hospital/provider consolidation is shifting and changing customer profiles
• Exploring the hospital’s new demand for visibility on products used in patient care and their impact on both cost and quality and how that impacts you
• Identifying ways to build trust and relationships that can reduce your cost to serve and optimize supply chain operations
• Enhancing the triumvirate relationship of physicians, hospitals and manufacturers to enhance patient care while improving business supply chain processes
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
General Session
13:30 - 14:15 WORKSHOP: Developing An Advanced Supply Chain Risk Management Program To Ensure Supply Chain Security• Identifying your supply chain security-sensitive suppliers and determining what criteria to measure them by
• Outlining supply chain security procedures and necessary written documentation
• Breach reporting and investigation
• Effectively carrying out security training and awareness programs
VP Think Tank
13:30 - 14:15 VP Think Tank - By Invitation Only: Leveraging The Medical Device Industry To Lower Transportation CostsAn overwhelming number of the most senior medical device supply chain executives we talked to wanted an opportunity to partner with other medical device firms (even their competitors) to leverage freight and reduce costs. What does this look like? You decide. Take part in the conversation to move your industry forward:
- How can we leverage the medical device industry vs. going it alone?
- We all use common shipping methods; how can we leverage freight to contain costs?
- Are there other synergies between our companies that can be leveraged?
In a small group boardroom-style setting discuss this opportunity and other common challenges with your peers and competitors. This private session is for senior-level (VPs and higher) medical device executives and is by invitation only. To request your invite, contact Sara Mueller at (239) 529-6917 or sara.mueller@wbresearch.com.
Attending:
- Sheri Henck, VP Global Supply Chain, Medtronic
- Todd Jackson, VP Global Supply Chain Planning, Boston Scientific
- Scott Oberman, Global VP, Supply Chain Management, C.R. Bard
- Robert P. Burrows III, SVP Operations, Wright Medical Technology
- Rich Warhola, VP Of Logistics, Molnlycke Health Care
- Gordon Ennis, VP Operations, ABB Optical Group
- Ajay Kumar, VP of Research & Development, Innovadontics
- Darrell (Andy) Clapper, EVP Operations & Supply Chain Management, Welch Allyn
Ketan Shah
PrincipalMcKinsey and Company
General Session
14:15 - 15:00 Supply Chain Collaborations: From New Product Launch Processes To Platforms For Industry Engagement
Ravi Anupindi
Faculty Director, Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)Stephen Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
VP Think Tank
14:15 - 15:00 VP Think Tank ContinuedAn overwhelming number of the most senior medical device supply chain executives we talked to wanted an opportunity to partner with other medical device firms (even their competitors) to leverage freight and reduce costs. What does this look like? You decide. Take part in the conversation to move your industry forward:
- How can we leverage the medical device industry vs. going it alone?
- We all use common shipping methods; how can we leverage freight to contain costs?
- Are there other synergies between our companies that can be leveraged?
In a small group boardroom-style setting discuss this opportunity and other common challenges with your peers and competitors. This private session is for senior-level (VPs and higher) medical device executives and is by invitation only. To request your invite, contact Sara Mueller at (239) 529-6917 or sara.mueller@wbresearch.com.
Attending:
- Sheri Henck, VP Global Supply Chain, Medtronic
- Todd Jackson, VP Global Supply Chain Planning, Boston Scientific
- Scott Oberman, Global VP, Supply Chain Management, C.R. Bard
- Robert P. Burrows III, SVP Operations, Wright Medical Technology
- Rich Warhola, VP Of Logistics, Molnlycke Health Care
- Gordon Ennis, VP Operations, ABB Optical Group
- Ajay Kumar, VP of Research & Development, Innovadontics
- Darrell (Andy) Clapper, EVP Operations & Supply Chain Management, Welch Allyn
Ketan Shah
PrincipalMcKinsey and Company
15:00 - 15:30 Afternoon Refreshment & Networking Break
15:30 - 16:15 WORKSHOP: Enhancing Your Direct-To-Customer Distribution Model For An Optimized Customer-Centric Supply Chain
16:15 - 17:00 WORKSHOP: Complying With UDI Requirements With The Use Of GS1 Standards
• Defining GS1 standards and how they are benefitting the medical supply chain in complying with UDI
• Ensuring your firm has systems in place to support GS1 standards and FDA UDI requirements
