Day 1

Gemma Burns, Conference Director,LogiMed 2016

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As the trend towards globalisation continues apace, managing the supply chain has become more complex and business critical. In this keynote session, Johannes Röhren, SVP Operations Strategy & Performance at BSN Medical, will help guide you through the minefield of developing a truly integrated supply chain organisation that meets the needs of a modern global business.

• What challenges are supply chains facing in times of political turmoil (Brexit, Turkey, etc.), accelerating M&A activities in the industry, and increasing customer demands?
• What are the capabilities that allow global supply chain organizations to cope with these challenges?
• How should global supply chain organisations integrate with other functions and find a good fit between local and global responsibilities?
• How can senior supply chain leadership enhance profitability and increase competitiveness of the overall business?

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It’s no secret that the medical device industry is in the midst of a period of unprecedented M&A activity and 2016 looks to be continuing the trend with the Abbott-St Jude Medical megamerger already announced this year. In this fluctuating environment, how can you design a supply chain that’s optimal for today’s business yet prepared for tomorrow’s potential disruption? When a merger or acquisition is announced, what are the biggest inherent challenges for supply chain executives and how can they best be tackled?

• What is the outlook for further major M&A activity in the near-medium term?
• In terms of supply chain impact, what are the biggest pitfalls companies should look out for?
• How to successfully integrate new product lines
• Overcoming internal collaboration issues
• How are the people impacted? Managing uncertainty within the team
• Not just a headache: How to take advantage of the supply chain opportunities created by M&A

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In this session you will understand how J&J Customer & Logistics Services is advancing the customer experience by applying the principles of Operational Excellence and collaborating more effectively with customers. Learn from the leading global medical device company how you can significantly improve the relationship with your customers.

• What is the outcome of hospital budget cuts on medical device supply chains?

• How to deal with higher expectations from the customer

• How can we manage inventory to meet customers need in the most efficient way?

• How to better tailor our services to customers: How to segment customers and adapt services accordingly

• How to advance end-to end supply chain capabilities

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• Shifting regulations and changing market trends
• The challenge for medical device companies to adapt while maintaining healthy profit margins
• How supply chain best practices can make companies more agile and adaptable
• The role of a 3PL in streamlining and optimising your supply chain

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Table 1: How to strengthen forecasting abilities with improved communication and enhanced security - Benefit from increased accuracy
Mathijs Luts, Director Supply Chain EMEA & India, St. Jude Medical

Table 2: How to successfully get S&OP processes started and run sustainably in the long-term
Björn Neal Kirchner, Vice President Supply Chain Management, HARTMANN Group

Table 3: Improving collaboration between logistics providers and medical device companies: Reducing costs, increasing flexibility and achieving global visibility
Pieter Nijman, Managing Director, ShipitSmarter
Mirko Müller, Senior Manager Logistics & Distribution, Beckman Coulter

Table 4: Optimising regional distribution strategies - don’t lose your customer focus
Wolfram Waschke, Director Customer Distribution and Warehouse, Supply Chain Management, HARTMANN Group

Table 5: How to re-design supply chain flows in order to reach optimal cost and better lead times - Improving efficiency and flexibility
Isabela Furtado, Supply Chain Manager EMEA, Terumo BCT Europe

Table 6: Advancing the customer experience: How to engage your customers and solve their biggest problems
Rick Desmarais, Director, Global JJOS Deployment Leader, Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems

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Focusing on cross-cultural communication, this session will highlight:

• How to map personality across your global supply chain team
• Advantages of identifying and leveraging cross cultural opportunities in your organisation
• How to balance intellect and emotions to manage changes and reflect the needs of leadership
• How to take control of key relationships

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A unique opportunity to listen to your customers’ perspective on how you can directly add value to them.

• Detailing how hospitals are changing and the affect on medical device supply chains
• E.g. Setting up in-house companies in order to claim back VAT: Impact on reporting of figures to med dev and consequently demand and supply planning
• How are hospitals tracking products and how can this be improved? Increasing the visibility of products How should medical device companies adapt their supply chain strategies to add value to the customer experience?
• In what ways should medical device companies improve their customer service?
• What really matters on a day-to-day basis in the product delivery experience?
• Impact of Brexit on the NHS and medical device supply chains

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• What is the mission of International Health Partners (IHP)?
• How has IHP made a real difference in disaster struck areas?
• How can you contribute and enhance your organisation's corporate social responsibility

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After a busy day of solution-focused sessions, relax and unwind with fellow speakers and attendees. Take advantage of the opportunity to network and share ideas off-line.