This section will address Singapore’s position as the regional hub for temperature sensitive products and the latest updates on APAC region’s supply chain technologies

Sustainability has always been an important area in the supply chain to limit the environmental footprint an organisation’s distribution operations leave behind. This section will look into the integration of sustainable practices into pre-existing processes which requires intricate planning and proper cost management.

CGT is a rapidly growing area in the pharmaceutical industry since it’s introduction into the APAC region. Given the cost, complexity of manufacturing CGT products and the need to tailor these products based on the patient, it is crucial for the product to be delivered to patients in the optimal condition. This section will address the strategies involved in achieving efficient distribution of CGT products in the APAC region.

Vaccine logistics is always an important topic to look into, especially for Asia due to the large population, lack of infrastructure in emerging countries and also having limited access to certain regions. This section will address the challenges faced in vaccine rollouts, digital platforms to aid vaccine distribution and infrastructure challenges faced.

Supply chain resilience and security plays a crucial part in the pharmaceutical industry as some products are time sensitive and some are needed to keep patients in a stable condition. Because of how unpredictable the current situation is, the local and international supply chain can be severely disrupted if supplies are not diverted or managed properly.

Warehousing plays an important part in the overall supply chain as it involves the storage and distribution of shipments locally and internationally. An efficient warehouse can help cut down delivery time by reducing downtime from sorting, inventory management, picking, shipment transfer, etc. It also maintains tracking and traceability of all inventory and shipments.

This roundtable discussion will have 5 different topics to discuss:

Table 1: Overcoming Cold Chain Logistics Challenges During Warehousing and Distribution in Developing Countries

Table 2: How Logistics can Influence Product Pricing in a Price Regulated Set-up?

Table 3: Maintaining Pharmacovigilance within a Growing Local and International Supply Chain Network

Table 4: Key Safety and Efficiency Considerations for CGT Logistics

Table 5: How to Achieve Information Transparency throughout the Supply Chain?

Quality and compliance will always be important areas to look into as they serve as key guidelines for supply chain and logistics managers optimise the operations and facilities they manage. This will ensure shipments are delivered on time and kept in optimal condition at all times.

One of the most challenging areas within the supply chain as this is where the product gets delivered directly to the consumer, hospital or product distributor. As the next step after warehousing, it is crucial to ensure the shipments are kept in optimal condition while on the move, and also taking into account the time required to reach their destination. This section will look into the technologies and strategies that can help optimise this process.