Conference Day Two: Thursday, 29th January, 2009

8.45 Chair’s Opening Remarks

Global Markets: International Cool Chains

8.50 Keynote Session: WCO Initiatives To Improve Security And Trade Facilitation In Today’s Global Pharmaceutical Market

• Explaining the revised Kyoto convention and what key pharmaceutical markets such as India and China have agreed to
• Developing unified and transparent customs procedures for industry to have one point of contact at the WCO, who then coordinates with FDA
• SAFE Framework – Establishing a set of standards to provide supply chain security and facilitation at a global level to promote certainty and predictability
• Promoting customs reform and modernisation IPR enforcement in new pharmaceutical markets

Michael Schmitz
Compliance and Facilitation Policy
World Customs Organisation

9.30 Assessing Airlines For Trusted Handling Of Pharmaceuticals Internationally And Implementing Effective Temperature Controlled Processes

• Key challenges and examples of how temperature deviations still occur on airlines
• Getting a grip with 0-25°C ambient temperatures on airlines: Describing the ideal solution
• Gaining more insight into how airlines in international hubs such as Dubai handle and treat our products
• Discussing label requirements for temperature sensitive medicinal freight
• Understanding the difference in opinions between airport authorities and airlines with regards to ‘speciality products’ and how they should be handled

Ingo Ocklenburg
Global Sourcing Manager, Distribution Logistics
Bayer Healthcare

10.10 Cold Chain Packaging Carbon Footprint: Commercial Strategies For Reduction

• Dispelling environmental myths and clarifying terms
• Life Cycle analysis methodology and tools for cold chain packaging
• Evaluating biodegradable packaging options for cold chain packaging
• Application of the 4R’s to temperature control packaging
• Sustainable supply chain strategies
• Comparing approaches of different companies: what actions are being taken now?

David Walsh
CEO
DGP Group

11.20 Systems Applied To Ensure The Traceability Of Products All The Way To The Patient

• Challenges in achieving true visibility of temperature controlled products
• How to gain transparency and control of the supply chain through new technologies
• Localised country solutions featuring Germany with RFID and the UK 's unique satellite tracking system

Jason Johnson
European Key Account Manager
Movianto Group

11.35 Best Practice Transportation Of Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals

Quality and consistency in transportation and temperature control, is significantly enhanced through the effective use of end-to-end custodial control, enroute monitoring and a capability for timely and effective contingency intervention. Effective pre shipment planning, including a mutual discussion of solution options between carrier and shipper, can significantly enhance quality and economy for pharmaceutical shippers.

• Pre-assessment and shipment planning
• En-route monitoring
• Contingency planning
• Evaluation of carriers' quality systems
• Communication: Establishing an effective Transportation Quality Agreement

Panel Discussion:

12.15 Sea Transport Of Pharmaceutical Products: Exploring The Options And Defining Ways To Work Together

• Examining current reefers on the market that afford cost-effective, low risk options for transporting pharmaceutical products
• Discussing risks of sea transport: longer routes, port authorities and various other handlers
• Defining how to overcome these key concerns in maintaining temperatures long-term via sea
• Comparing efficiency of sea transport
• Lessons learned in first shipments via sea

Panelists:

To join as a panelist, contact courtney.becker@iqpc.co.uk