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The Spring and Fall annual conferences of Health and Personal Care Logistics Conference are among the premier forums for logistics education. These programs keep our members current in the latest industry research and logistics trends. It is their resource for compelling case studies and technology updates.

HPCLC FALL 2022 CONFERENCE

2022 and Beyond: How Technology is Shaping the “New Normal” of Supply Chain Management and Logistics

October 17–19, 2022
The Gwen Hotel, Chicago, IL

Fall 2022 Agenda

Monday 10/17

Tuesday 10/18

Wednesday 10/19

Monday 10/17

Tuesday 10/18

Wednesday 10/19

Touch an event for details.

Monday 10/17

8:30AM – 11:00AM HPCLC Board Meeting (Closed)

Baroque, 8th floor

11:00AM – 12:00PM HPCLC Educational Committee Meeting

Baroque, 8th floor

12:30PM – 5:00PM Platinum Sponsor Meetings

Baroque, 8th floor

4:00PM – 6:00PM Conference Registration

The Grand Salon, 11th floor, prefunction

5:15PM – 6:00PM Private Reception for Gold Circle and Platinum Circle Sponsors

Abstract, 10th floor

6:00PM – 8:00PM Welcome Reception

The Grand Salon, 11th floor

Tuesday 10/18

7:30AM – 8:30AM Breakfast

The Gallery Ballroom 6th floor

8:30AM – 9:00AM Conference Opening Session

The Grand Salon, 11th floor

Mike Broughton, HPCLC President
Terry Esper, HPCLC Educational Advisor>

9:00AM – 9:45AM Session 1a: Trends in Supply Chain Technology Implementation and Use

The Grand Salon, 11th floor

Without question, worldwide realization of the importance of supply chain management (SCM) has ushered in a “new normal” of logistics and supply chain effectiveness. In this dynamic opening keynote, our speaker will highlight the technology realities of this new landscape and challenge attendees through provocative and compelling insights on the vital role of technology innovations and investments in this new supply chain environment.
Jay Welsh, Principal and the Life Sciences Supply Chain Leader, EY
Scott Streacker, Senior Manager, EY

9:45AM – 10:00AM AM Break

The Grand Salon, 11th floor, prefunction

10:00AM – 10:45AM Session 1b: Networking Discussions on Supply Chain Technology Trends

The Grand Salon, 11th floor

In this dynamic and engaging follow-up to our opening keynote, this session will emphasize open dialogue and best practice-sharing. We will take the key points from our opening speaker, “roll up our sleeves,” and have small group discussions. Key themes and significant take-aways will be reviewed and highlighted.
Jay Welsh, Scott Streacker, Terry Esper, Ted Stank, Facilitators

10:45AM – 11:15AM AM Break

The Grand Salon, 11th floor, prefunction

11:15AM – 12:00PM Session 2: Legal Issues and Regulatory Hot Topics

The Grand Salon, 11th floor

Congress acted swiftly to address supply chain issues involving ocean transportation services by adopting the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. In this regularly-scheduled HPCLC session, our speaker will explain the key provisions in OSRA ’22 impacting vessel capacity, carrier practices, and shipping fees and charges, as well as the new enforcement tools provided to the Federal Maritime Commission which is responsible for implementating the new law.
Karyn Booth, Partner and Chair of Transportation Practice, Thompson Hine, LLP

12:00PM – 1:15PM Lunch

The Grand Salon, 11th floor

1:15PM – 2:15PM Session 3: Executive Keynote: The Shipper’s Viewpoint on Supply Chain Transformation

The Grand Salon, 11th floor

In this keynote address, our speaker will highlight the supply chain transformation journey of Gilead Sciences. Emphasis will be placed on the organizational dynamics and technology infrastructure necessary to make swift and impactful supply chain changes over the last few years, and the long-term impacts of these changes for the future of Gilead.
Mike Kirchoff , Gilead Sciences

2:15PM – 2:30PM PM Break

The Grand Salon, 11th floor, prefunction

2:30PM – 3:30PM Session 4: The Journey to Visibility Through Control Towers at Merck

The Grand Salon, 11th floor

Control Towers were quite a buzzterm some years ago, but for many companies building the infrastructure for this advanced approach to logistics and supply chain visibility have proven to be quite a difference-maker. In this session our panelists will separate the real from the hype by discussing the up-to-date realities of partnering to leverage control towers for Merck.
Dave Komjati, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
James Butera, Transvoyant LLC
Dirkjan Mechielsen, Kuehne + Nagel Inc.

3:30PM – 4:00PM PM Break

The Grand Salon, 11th floor, prefunction

4:00PM – 5:00PM Session 5: Data Analytics Updates and Trends

The Grand Salon, 11th floor

In this closing keynote address, our speaker will discuss the broad technological, social, and logistics execution impacts of data analytics. This session promises to be engaging and full of use cases, as we look toward the future of a more data-rich and data-driven supply chain environment.
Klaus Dohrmaann, DHL Life Sciences

6:00PM – 9:00PM Social Networking Event

Offsite event location

Join HPCLC Platinum Circle sponsors United Cargo and SkyCell, for an evening of networking and refreshments. Dinner, cocktails and entertainment will be provided at this tiki-themed venue!

Wednesday 10/19

7:30AM – 8:30AM Breakfast

The Gallery Ballroom, 6th floor

8:30AM – 9:30AM Session 7: The Latest on Transportation Network Digital Twins
(Presented by the Service Provider Council)

The Grand Salon, 11th floor

“Digital twins” allow companies to simulate their entire transportation networks, including temperature, humidity, packaging, active & passive technologies, transport equipment, and time of year. In this session our speaker will highlight how digital twinning contributes to the most optimal, cost-effective strategies for transportation, allowing every entity involved in that supply chain to have a better understanding of their role in reducing loss of product.
Stefan Braun, SmartCAE

9:30AM – 9:45AM AM Break

The Grand Salon, 11th floor, prefunction

9:45AM – 10:45AM Session 8: A Deep Dive Into Temperature Control and Sustainability
(Presented by the Service Provider Council)

The Grand Salon, 11th floor

This session is a panel discussion among service providers, container companies, and pharma shippers to highlight the contemporary issues and key themes when approaching temperature controlled transportation in a more sustainable way.
Marcel Fujike, Kuehne + Nagel
Jorge Estevez, Crowley
Julian Sutch, Emirates
Ellinor Grape, Envirotainer
Rebecca Arrunategui, Bristol Myers Squibb

10:45AM – 11:00AM Conference Review and Closing

The Grand Salon, 11th floor

Mike Broughton, HPCLC President
Terry Esper, HPCLC Educational Advisor

Thank You to Our Platinum Circle Sponsors

Thank You to Our Gold and Silver Circle Sponsors

Interested in learning more about HPCLC Sponsorship opportunities? Please reach out to Jonathan Dobbins (john.dobbins@pfizer.com) and Nicole Meehling, HPCLC Conference Coordinator (nmeehling@vrsevents.com) to discuss sponsorship options.

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Our conferences are held at first-tier accommodations in major metropolitan cities. We allow plenty of time for participants to network with one another and enjoy their host cities.

For more information contact HPCLC president Michael Broughton at mlb1@lilly.com.

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HPCLC FALL 2022 CONFERENCE

2022 and Beyond: How Technology is Shaping the “New Normal” of Supply Chain Management and Logistics

October 17–19, 2022
The Gwen Hotel, Chicago, IL