Garth Herdrich

This panel will explore the critical challenges and innovative solutions in the last mile of the pharmaceutical cold chain. Industry experts will discuss strategies to ensure temperature integrity, enhance patient-centric delivery, and foster collaboration between pharma companies, 3PL providers, and healthcare partners.

·        Discuss emerging technologies, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices

·        Optimize the safe and efficient delivery of temperature-sensitive therapies to their final destination

·        Identify common challenges and lessons learned

Cool down and catch up in the LogiLounge with ice cream, sweet treats, and great conversation. It’s the perfect pick-me-up before the next round of sessions! And while you’re here, swing by the Innovation Theater for quick-hit 10-minute presentations showcasing the latest in supply chain innovation. 

Innovation Theater Presentations:  

10-minute presentation in LogiLounge 

3:25  Innovation Spotlight: How can we democratize Cell & Gene Therapy by learning from adjacent industries? 

Garth Herdrich, Director, Business Development, Cell & Gene Therapy Logistics, Cardinal Health 

The choice for patients to receive cell & gene therapy can be challenging.  How can we learn from adjacent industries who have successfully expanded access to community settings with time-sensitive, just-in-time, patient specific treatments, and what can we apply to the supply chain to help streamline and accelerate access in community settings. 

• Expand location access is important for patients, explore logistical barriers to expanding patient access  
• Review an adjacent industry we can look to for best practices 
• Explore enablers for a better patient solution that can be leveraged from this adjacent industry 

3:40 Innovation Spotlight – Interested in delivering a 10-minute Innovation Spotlight in the heart of our LogiLounge? Contact Sponsorship Director, Charles.mcniff@wbresearch.com