As the global healthcare industry grows, temperature controlled logistics rapidly evolves along with it. Factors such as the ever-changing regulatory requirements, diverse array of biopharma products entering the markets, and new technology emerging daily, are causing companies to face the challenge of constantly adapting their supply chain processes and staying ahead of the curve.

Responding to the evolution within the industry, SMi is proud to announce the return of its leading 12th annual Cold Chain Distribution event. Returning to London in December, this year's event will remain at the forefront of innovation.

With huge interest from leaders in the field, we have worked closely with an expert panel of speakers to present an agenda that is shaping up to be the best Cold Chain Distribution event.

This year's event will continue to lead with its unrivalled panel of experts bringing you the most insightful presentations from our confirmed Industry-leading speakers:

• Tony Wright, CEO, Exelsius
• Bob Hayes, Director, SeerPharma (UK)
• Chris Wallace, Senior Director - International Supply Chain, Sanofi Genzyme
• David Spillett, Key Account Director, World Courier
• Mark Edwards, Managing Director, Modalis Ltd.
• Amélie Ermel, Production Senior Specialist Associate, Eli Lilly
• Stephanie Fitt, Sales Manager UK & Scandinavia, EMBALL'ISO
• Stephen Mitchell, Quality Lead Logistics Partnership, GlaxoSmithKline
• Umit Kartoglu, Scientist, World Health Organization
• Martin  Fitzgerald, Deputy Director General, European Association of Pharmaceutical Full Line-Wholesalers (GIRP)
• Glyn Stacey, Director of the UK Stem Cell Bank, National Institute For Biological Standards And Control
• Bob Hayes, Director, SeerPharma (UK)
• Tim Wood, Technical Service Manager, GlaxoSmithKline
• Gianpiero Lorusso, Supply Chain Director, Merck SpA

There has been a recent surge in temperature sensitive products entering the supply chain and the need for a streamlined temperature controlled supply chain has never been more important. Cold Chain Distribution 2017 looks at why companies must revisit their logistics, quality, and security procedures implemented to ensure they are keeping pace with this exponential growth.

The event will look at the fundamental question of how to keep costs low & quality high, while remaining compliant to global regulations.

Key topics for 2017 include:

• GPS temperature monitoring 
• Temperature data management 
• Temperature controlled freight options 
• GDP Regulatory Requirements
• Identifying Future Trends

Who Should Attend This Event:

Chiefs, Directors, VPs, Heads, Managers of Cold Chain Distribution, GDP, Supply Chain Operations/ Quality, Logistics, Regulatory Affairs, Distribution, Clinical Supply, Export from Pharmaceuticals, Biotechs, Healthcare and any solution providers relating to cold chain distribution in the pharmaceutical sector.

Past Attendees include: Abbott, AbbVie, Actelion, Alliance Healthcare, American Airlines, Baxalta, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cell Therapy Catapult, DHL, FedEx, Genzyme Europe , GlaxoSmithKline, GW Pharmaceuticals Ltd, IAG Cargo, Marken Ltd., MHRA, Mundipharma International, Napp Pharmaceuticals, Norgine, Pfizer, Roche, Sandoz, Sanofi, SeerPharma, Takeda, Teva Pharmaceuticals, The Blood Transfusion Centre of Slovenia, Thermo Fisher Scientific, UNICEF, Wockhardt UK, World Courier and many more!

• Book by 29th September to save £200
• Book by 31st October and save £100

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