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Please join us for the Midwest Healthcare Supply Chain Conference as we unite the U.S. Midwest’s extensive expertise in logistics and distribution with Indiana’s widely recognized strengths in healthcare manufacturing. This conference will examine leading industry trends, challenges, and best practices and is targeted to supply chain executives throughout the healthcare value chain.
Conference Goals:
- Highlight the advantages of the U.S. Midwest in cool chain distribution
- Facilitate opportunities for networking among industry participants
- Develop a better understanding of the infrastructure needs of this rapidly changing industry
Presentations - Now Available
Please note, due to the large file size of some of the presentations, they have been broken down into smaller parts. Please be sure to download all relevant presentations.
Session 1 – Overcoming Vulnerability for Competitive Advantage
Dr. Yossi Sheffi, Director MIT Engineering Systems Division Part 1
Dr. Yossi Sheffi, Director MIT Engineering Systems Division Part 2
Session 2b – Demand Driven Supply Networks in Healthcare by
Hussain Mooraj, AMR Research Part 1 (.pdf in a .zip file)
Hussain Mooraj, AMR Research Part 2 (.pdf file)
Session 3 - Global Trade and Logistics - A panel of experts in the storage and movement of healthcare products will discuss the critical elements and practices involved in designing and operating US and Global distribution channels. Areas of discussion will include: security, customs, cold-chain, cost efficiency, distribution models (distributor, direct to provider, direct to patient), partner selection, and other critical elements related to getting healthcare product from manufacturers to patients.
Session 4 – New Product Launch – A panel of experts in the introduction of new healthcare products into the marketplace will discuss the strategies, tactics and operational realities of preparing for and executing new product introduction in healthcare. Area of discussion will include: sourcing decision making, forecasting, scenario planning, risk management, the role of supply chain professionals in the larger product launch, S&OP for new products.
Jonathan Sundstrom, Jonova, Inc.
Session 5 - Managing Integrated Supply Chains - No single company can own the space from manufacturing to the patient, so integrating the activities of multiple corporate entities is a fundamental challenge in healthcare supply chain management. The panel of experts will discuss practical tools and approaches that result in seamless supply chain management, including: strategic sourcing and contracting, performance metrics, S&OP, performance improvement, and relationship management.
Jack Vandeventer, Kontor International
Session 6 – Supply Chain Management in the Hospital – Supply chain professionals from the customer-facing end of the supply chain in the hospital will give insight into the changes being brought to one clinical setting (hospitals) that impact supply chain performance. This panel will provide upstream players important information about how the integration of this “final mile” of the supply chain is effecting the current situation, and the changes that might be expected over the next few years.
George King, VHA Central - please contact directly, office 269-445-6155
Denise Odenkirk, OM Healthcare Logistics
Sponsors - Thank you to our 2009 Sponsors!
For information on becoming a sponsor of the 2010 event, please contact Kristin Jones, Indiana Health Industry Forum
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Additional support for this event provided by Eli Lilly and Company, Inside Indiana Business, and The Indy Partnership.
Special thanks to Buttongenerator.com and The Indy Partnership for graphics used on this site.