In this practical use case, Luiz Barberini shares how Bayer Consumer Health Brazil explored and implemented greater collaboration with suppliers, vendors, and CMOs to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and lower environmental impact. The session highlights how shared practices and closer partnerships were used to streamline logistics operations for pharmaceutical products, as well as the role external partners played in enabling collaboration across the supply chain. The speaker will also address the limitations of collaboration, where sharing resources does not work, and the importance of trust, governance, and clear boundaries in making collaborative models successful.

• Explore opportunities to build collaborative relationships with suppliers to reduce costs and environmental impact
• Share practices as a method to streamline logistical operations for pharmaceutical products
• Access the role of vendors and CMOs in increasing collaboration across industry

As sustainability becomes a strategic priority across pharma supply chains, the last mile remains one of the most complex and difficult areas to address. With increasing pressure to reduce emissions, minimize packaging waste, and meet regulatory and ESG targets, organizations are being forced to rethink how products reach patients. Panelists will share how they are tackling sustainability in the last mile without compromising service levels, product integrity, or cost efficiency.

• Identify practical strategies for reducing emissions and waste in last mile operations without sacrificing service levels
• Understand the trade-offs between sustainability, cost, and speed—and how to navigate them effectively
• Learn how leading organizations are partnering and leveraging data to drive measurable sustainability outcomes