Glynis Sylvester

Director
Becton Dickinson

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Day 1

Monday, September 11th, 2017

10:10 ALL STAR PANEL: How can you best manage the impact of M&A on your supply chain? Keeping pace with a fast-changing landscape

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

Day 2

Wednesday, October 11th, 2017

14:35 ALL STAR PANEL: What is your biggest challenge within transportation? Overcome regulatory hurdles, decrease costs and negotiate effectively

A fantastic panel of top-level supply chain decision makers share their innovative transportation strategies.

Reviewing the changing regulations for transportation and impact on your role
How to reduce transportation costs without compromising your services
Learn how to strengthening your relationship with 3PLs/4PLs
How to effectively negotiate with procurement within 3PLs/4PLs