Precision Perfect Pharma Supply Chains

  • Novotel Mumbai International Airport
  • 16 January, 2025

OVERVIEW

Since its inception, PHARMACONNECT has marked a pivotal chapter in the industry’s quest to innovate pharma supply chain dynamics, enhance planning and procurement processes, and create a robust distribution and logistics network. The 2025 edition will host over 80 supply chain heads from leading pharmaceutical, life sciences, and biotechnology firms, alongside 300+ industry professionals. This gathering fosters a rich exchange of strategies, ideas, and best practices to navigate the complexities of the pharmaceutical sector, encompassing both inbound and outbound supply chain processes. Whether driving innovation, optimising operations, or enhancing sustainability, this is where the next big ideas will emerge. In an era of supply chain volatility and regulatory challenges, PHARMACONNECT is the ultimate platform for engaging with pioneers shaping the future. Attendees will explore game-changing strategies and discover next-generation technologies to future-proof their operations. Dynamic panels, keynote presentations, and workshops will provide actionable insights to lead the transformation of pharma supply chains.

Why PHARMACONNECT 2025 is Unmissable?

  • UNMATCHED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

    Engage with supply chain leaders from top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to uncover how they are leveraging innovative technologies, data analytics, and collaborative partnerships to optimise end-to-end supply chains. Learn how they are addressing challenges, demand fluctuations and supply disruptions, while proactively preparing for future complexities like sustainability goals, digital transformation, and global market expansion. Gain valuable insights into strategies for enhancing resilience, improving agility, and ensuring continuity in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.

  • INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES

    Participate in intimate small group discussions designed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, where you can engage directly with industry experts and peers. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to explore best practices, emerging trends, and actionable strategies to tackle supply chain challenges. Leverage the collective wisdom of your fellow attendees to uncover new opportunities for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and long-term growth in an increasingly competitive and complex market.

  • TAILORED AGENDA FOR YOUR NEEDS

    Benefit from a comprehensive agenda meticulously shaped by the insights and expertise of supply chain leaders, ensuring that all your current challenges and future opportunities are effectively addressed. The sessions are designed to tackle the most pressing issues in the industry, such as optimising inventory management, enhancing supply chain visibility, and navigating global regulatory environments. You’ll also gain valuable perspectives on how to integrate cutting-edge technologies for greater supply chain resilience and transparency.

  • PHARMA-CENTRIC DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

    Gain comprehensive knowledge on the latest technologies revolutionising pharma supply chains. By leveraging cutting-edge innovations like AI, IoT, Blockchain, and automation, attendees will explore transformative solutions designed to enhance visibility, security, and real-time decision-making across the entire supply chain. Embrace the power of predictive analytics and digitisation to proactively address global challenges such as evolving regulatory landscapes, maintaining cold chain integrity, and ensuring product traceability.

  • ADAPTING TO SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS

    The pandemic crisis and ongoing geopolitical tensions have exposed critical vulnerabilities in the pharma supply chain, highlighting the need for proactive and resilient solutions. This event will provide actionable strategies to build future-proof networks that can swiftly adapt to raw material shortages, transportation delays, and disruptions in global markets. Through in-depth sessions, attendees will explore the creation of agile systems that enable real-time response to changing conditions, ensuring continuity in the face of uncertainty.

  • FOCUS ON PATIENT-CENTRIC SUPPLY CHAINS

    The patient sits at the heart of the pharmaceutical supply chain, and with the continued shift toward personalised medicine and precision healthcare, PHARMACONNECT 2025 will emphasise the imperative need for supply chains that prioritise patient access while ensuring the right treatment reaches the right patient at the right time. Sessions will explore the importance of end-to-end supply chain optimisation, streamlining distribution networks, and overcoming challenges like cold chain management and compliance.
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Who Should Attend?

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Suppliers

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers will stand a chance to explore innovative solutions that can optimise their operations and enhance supply chain efficiency. They will be able to connect with key decision-makers, logistics providers, technology firms, and discover cutting-edge tools and platforms designed to address the evolving needs of the industry.

Logistics Services Providers

Logistics Service Providers can gain exclusive access to innovative solutions and insights that can enhance their role in the pharmaceutical supply chain. By engaging with industry leaders and peers, logistics providers can identify emerging trends, uncover potential partnership opportunities, and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving market.

Technology Providers

Tech firms will have the opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge solutions and engage directly with key decision-makers in the pharmaceutical supply chain. By demonstrating their tools and platforms, they can uncover new opportunities, identify potential features to enhance their offerings, gain insights into emerging trends, and forge strategic partnerships.

Regulatory Authorities and Compliance Experts

Regulatory authorities and compliance experts can gain access to latest innovations and trends shaping the pharmaceutical supply chain, enabling them to better understand emerging challenges and opportunities in compliance and regulatory processes. They can gain insights into new tools and practices that can streamline regulatory processes and improve transparency.

Consultants and Industry Experts

Consultants and supply chain analysts will have the chance to contribute to shaping the future of the supply chain, ensuring their insights remain relevant and valuable in a rapidly changing industry.They can enhance their ability to provide strategic recommendations, stay informed about cutting-edge solutions, and strengthen their expertise in the pharmaceutical sector.

Academics and Researchers

Academics and researchers can deepen their understanding of real-world applications of supply chain concepts, identify areas for future research, and explore collaborative opportunities with industry professionals. They stand a chance to contribute to the ongoing evolution of pharmaceutical supply chains, bridging the gap between theory and practice, while shaping the future of the industry.

Why Choose PHARMACONNECT?

Cutting-Edge Innovation

Leverage the latest technological solutions to streamline the supply chain and improve efficiencies across the board.

Global Focus

Stay updated with the latest regulatory changes and strategies for navigating international supply chains.

Collaborative Environment

Build relationships with key players in the industry, from manufacturers to technology innovators, ensuring your supply chain stays ahead of the curve.

Resilient and Agile Supply Chains

Discover best practices to create robust and flexible operations capable of withstanding global disruptions and accelerating time to market.

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Partners

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Speakers

MURALIDHAR R

India Operations Leader

W. L. Gore & Associates

ASHU GUPTA

VP-SCM

Koye Pharmaceuticals

ANAND SHARMA

Head-Logistics

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals

ASHISH MOHAN

VP- Procurement & Supply Chain

Bharat Serums and Vaccines

KRISHNAKANT PARAB

Sr. VP- India Business Operations

Encube Ethicals

ANSHUL AGARWAL

Head- Supply Chain & Strategy

Olon Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients India

UGRASEN SINGH

Associate Director-Lead Import & Export and Logistics Procurement

Cipla

DINESH PAWAR

Supply & Distribution Manager

Sandoz Pvt Ltd


Himal P. Desai

Executive VP- SCM & IT

Sekhmet Pharmaventures

Sivaiah Kota

AVP - Supply Chain & Operations

Natural Remedies

Revanth Ragam

Associate Director- SCM

Aragen Life Sciences

Vikas Varyani

Manager- Distribution

Servier India

Pramod Bansode

Head- Warehouse & EXIM Operations

Sandoz Pvt Ltd

Raaj Jobanputra

Director

JW Ventures

Vidit Nagpal

Director- Sales

ISS Global Forwarding India

Suhas Subhushan

Associate Director & Head -Supply Chain

Aurigene Oncology

Sumeet Bansal

Head of Marketing

Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company

Arun Kumar K.S.

VP and Head- SCM

Metrochem API

TEJAS MEHTA

Assistant VP Head Logistics and MSS

Reliance Life Sciences

Kaifeel Shaikh

VP- Domestic Distribution & Global Logistics- Export & Import

Indoco Remedies

PRAMOD S. PANDIT

Sr. VP & Head Commercial (Strategic Sourcing & Procurement)

Ajanta Pharma

GAURAV BHATIA

Head- Supply Chain

Reliance Retail

Vijay Shetty

Sr. VP- Global Distribution & Supply Chain

Alkem Laboratories

Manish Agrawal

Lead- Logistics- Pharma, International Business

Kusum Healthcare

Surendra Deodhar

VP- Materials

Reliance Life Sciences

Dr. Arloph J. Vieira

VP- Supply Chain

Bajaj Healthcare

Dharmesh Jain

AVP- Packaging Procurement

Reliance Life Sciences

Manish Gahlaut

VP- SCM

Tata 1mg

Sugeet Chopra

Sr. VP- SCM

Strides Pharma

Rajesh Shetty

Lead- Supply Chain

Roche Pharma India

Sourabh Sengupta

Sr. VP- SCM

Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies

Rajesh Srivastava

GM- NPR/Indirect Procurement

Lupin

Krutarth Mankad

Sr. Division Head - Procurement

Otsuka Pharmaceutical India

Abhay Srivastava

Sr. President- Operations

Mankind Pharma

Balakrishna Nadella

Head - Global Supply Chain, Sr. GM

Jodas Expoim

Churchill Jain

GM- Global Supply Chain

Sun Pharma

Chandrashekhar Jana

Head- Planning and Distribution

Universal NutriScience

Nihar Medh

Sr. VP & Global Head of Supply Chain

Piramal Pharma

Anand S Murthy

Sr. VP- Sales & Supply Chain

SCINNTC Supply Chain Solutions

Kapil Dwivedi  

National Manager - NAM Accounts

V-Xpress

Subhash Talukdar

Sr. VP- Supply Chain

Lupin

Mr. Manuj Adlakha

Co-Founder

Bootes Cold Chain

Angad Mirajgave

Sr. VP - Sourcing & Procurement

Intas Pharmaceuticals

Deepak Khurana

VP- Supply Chain & Procurement

Suven Pharmaceuticals

Devang Vyas

Global Head Logistics

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

Animesh Gupta

Decision Scientist- Strategic Supply Chain Movements

Jindal Steel & Power

Agenda

  • 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM

Registration

  • 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM

Networking Tea/Coffee

  • 07:30 AM

Opening Address and Inauguration with Lamp Lighting

Panel 1

  • 08:45 AM - 09:50 AM

Transforming Pharma Supply Chains: Mitigating Risks with Innovation

1. Managing risks from geopolitical instability, pandemics, and natural disasters
2. 360-degree analysis of the supply chain, blending both internal and external factors
3. Ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and predictability in supply chain planning
4. Strategic supplier engagement, improving reliability, and optimising logistics execution
5. Supplier risk mapping and multi-tier production network analysis
6. Addressing key vulnerabilities like temperature excursions and counterfeit products
7. Building a compliance-focussed culture across operations

  • 09:50 AM - 10:00 AM

First - Presentation / Case Study / Fireside Session

  • 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Networking over Tea and Snacks

Panel 2

  • 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM

Agility: Key to Optimising Production and Logistics

1. Responding to market demands with greater supply chain agility and logistics flexibility
2. Driving upstream to downstream supply chain visibility and enhancing the ecosystem
3. Enhancing distribution and delivery via connected logistics networks
4. Data integration for transparency in processes and optimal decision-making
5. Empowering collaboration between suppliers, manufacturers, 3PLs, and CFAs/distributors
6. Decreasing order-to-delivery times, increasing distribution options and improving fill rates
7. Adhering to regulations for smooth global operations

  • 11:30 AM – 11:40 AM

Second - Presentation / Case Study / Fireside Session

Panel 3

  • 11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Enabling Digitalised and Intelligent Pharma Supply Chains

1. Predicting supply and demand trends with big data and advanced analytics
2. Leveraging Big Data and deploying advanced technologies like AI/ML, Blockchain
3. AI for predictive analytics and demand forecasting
4. Harnessing digital twins to adeptly manage production and conduct scenario simulations
5. Incorporating dashboards for real-time visibility alongside smart intralogistics solutions
6. Emplementing Blockchain for traceability while ensuring security and data immutability
7. Advancing cold chain monitoring through IoT along with sensor systems for data collection

  • 12:20 PM - 12:30 PM

Third - Presentation / Case Study / Fireside Session

  • 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Panel 4

  • 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

Advancing Pharma Exports and Rejigging Distribution Management

1. Redefining approaches to logistics management to stay ahead in a volatile environment
2. Ensuring efficient EXIM Operations at Airports and Seaports
3. Building cargo development programmes around the needs of forwarders and ground handlers
4. Proper management of the final-mile so as to resolve issues promptly
5. Overcoming challenges with real-time monitoring and reinforcing product integrity
6. Investing in delivery and distribution including the adoption of greener transport options
7. Ensuring compliance with GDP and WHO standards

  • 02:30 PM - 02:40 PM

Fourth - Presentation / Case Study/ Fireside Session

Panel 5

  • 02:40 PM - 03:30 PM

Mastering The Complexities of Temperature-Controlled Chains

1. Ensuring handling standards are high and processes consistent, compliant and efficient
2. Possible combination of technologies to enhance and reinforce the synthesis of security
3. Innovations in packaging, insulation, and reusable solutions
4. Use of AI to prevent temperature excursions and enhance decision-making
5. Sustainable alternatives for reducing waste while maintaining protection
6. Designing contingency plans for temperature excursions and disruptions
7. Leveraging control towers for centralised monitoring and accessing performance

  • 03:30 PM - 03:40 PM:

Fifth - Presentation / Case Study / Fireside Session

  • 03:40 PM - 04:10 PM

Networking Tea/Coffee

Panel 6

  • 04:10 PM - 05:10 PM

Pharma Value Chains: From Clinical Trials to Commercial Success

1. Innovations in manufacturing partnerships and supply chain process development
2. Extending focus beyond commercial supply chains to product lifecycle management
3. Optimising transitions from clinical trials to market launch
4. Strategies for efficient value chain management to accelerate time-to-market
5. Enhancing collaboration between internal teams and CMOs
6. Readjusting standards and practices in close collaboration with govt. and policy makers
7. Streamlining the delivery of pharmaceutical products to market 

  • 05:10 PM - 05:20 PM

Vote of Thanks

  • 05:20 PM - 05:40 PM

Sponsor / Partners Felicitation

  • 06:00 PM

Networking Cocktail Reception (An informal opportunity for participants to discuss insights from the day and network)

  • 07:00 PM Onwards

Networking Dinner

TESTIMONIALS

Vinod Mulay Bilcare

A splendid platform for pharma supply chain professionals, who have unquestionably been benefited after attending this conference. The panel sessions gives an international exposure with respect to most recent trends in the industry and how these can be implemented in day-to-day activities.

Surendra Deodhar Reliance Life Sciences

Compliments for organising a wonderful gathering of various partners active in the Indian pharma supply chain sector. The distinctive feature of this event was the practical discussions, augmented by the networking opportunities.

Sanjay Kulkarni Glenmark Pharma

It was a great event. Very well organised and a lot of knowledge exchanging took place on the logistics of pharmaceuticals related topics.

Vikas Rajput CIPLA

It was indeed a pleasure being part of PHARMACONNECT. I am sure all the expert comments would certainly help the Indian pharma logistics trade flourish.

Rajesh J Rao Cadila Pharmaceuticals

An amazing and one-of-a-kind event with excellent arrangements. Good sequence of panel discussions and superb hospitality, overall a truly satisfactory PHARMACONNECT.

Stanley Fernandes Bharat Serums and Vaccines

It was one of a kind conference and hospitality was superb. Lot of learning and knowledge sharing happened during the panel discussions.

Brijendra Kumar Mankind Pharma

I truly see that the event turned out very fruitful for all participants. Looking forward to a grander PHARMACONNECT next year.

Lt. Bharat Thakkar Zeus Air Services

PHARMACONNECT at start of the year, is of great importance bringing pan-India pharma users under one roof, giving stakeholders rarest of opportunity to understand the services offered to pharma users, hear their experience and what they further desire to plan their supply chain seamlessly

Arvind Aggarwal Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management

It was a wonderful event and our heartfelt congratulations to the entire team for putting together such a good show. All the best to the team for their future endeavours.

CARGOCONNECT

For the past quarter-century, CARGOCONNECT has been a trailblazer in the logistics industry, recognised as a leading magazine with the largest readership among logistics publications. Over the last fifteen years, we have successfully organised numerous premium conferences as part of our CONNECT series, each focussing on critical topics pertinent to the supply chain and logistics sectors.

As part of this legacy, CARGOCONNECT is thrilled to host the 10th edition of PHARMACONNECT 2025, the premier annual conference for pharmaceutical supply chain and logistics professionals, as well as the allied industry ecosystem. PHARMACONNECT 2025 is set to redefine global pharma supply chains, bringing together influential leaders to address the sector’s evolving challenges and opportunities.

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