Following last year’s well-perceived first Masterclass on Pharma Logistics – an international joint initiative between the air cargo industry and world-renowned academic institutions – a second edition will be launched in 2022 at Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi Campus. Apart from highlighting the current critical aspects of pharma logistics, this Masterclass aims to create a unique opportunity for industry professionals to gain more in-depth knowledge, as well as for academics and PhD students to obtain advanced insights into how pharmaceutical supply chains are organised and logistics processes are optimised through applied technology for the pharma and life science sector.
This 5-day hybrid programme runs from 5 till 9 September 2022 at Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi. It features insights from lecturers and business experts from all different parts of the world, combined with daily workshops and interactive case studies as well as site visits to the Khalifa University Center for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (KUCARS), Abu Dhabi Airport, Sea Port and Genome Valley. Read all about the Masterclass’ topics, programme, list of presenters and lecturers and registration details here.
Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, Executive Vice-President, Khalifa University, said “We are glad to host the second edition of the international masterclass on Pharma Logistics at Khalifa University, which reflects a stellar collaboration initiative, and will offer participants special insights into the pharmaceutical supply chains and logistics processes. Through our research centre for Digital Supply Chain and Operations Management (DSOM), our expertise spans not only new methods and tools to improve performance of complex and extended supply chains through predictive analytics and self-optimising logistics, but also enabling transition into paperless, borderless and highly trusted transaction-based operations. Such intense expertise will prove significantly beneficial to all participants of the second edition of the masterclass.”
The second Pharma Logistics masterclass covers a variety of topics. Themes vary from basic to in-depth knowledge around life science – production, storage and handling, as well as economic and operational challenges. Renowned speakers from the academic community and the pharma sector will highlight topics such as Disruptive Technologies & Big Data, Supply Chain Strategies, Innovations in Packaging & Cool Chain, Emergency Crisis Logistics & Health Care Aspects and Sustainability & Pharma Green Lane Logistics.
Fabrice Panza, Manager of Global Cool Chain Solutions, Etihad Cargo said “Innovation has been integral to recent advancements in pharma logistics, particularly in response to today’s global challenges. It has played a central role in the success of the HOPE Consortium in facilitating the movement of temperature-sensitive vaccines and medication worldwide in 2021.”
“The International Pharma Logistics Masterclass gives us a unique platform to share our experiences and explore new innovations as a collective which further elevates the wider industry’s capabilities. We look forward to hosting another illuminating session in Abu Dhabi with our partners.”
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