Dr. Manish Shashi
Clinical Supply Chain Leader MerckDr. Manish Shashi is a seasoned professional with over 32 years of global corporate experience, including 15+ years in pharmaceutical and medical device digital transformation. He has led complex projects across APAC, Europe, EMEA, and the Americas, with expertise in project, program, and portfolio management. His academic background includes Engineering and MBA degrees from India, along with U.S.-based master's and doctoral degrees specializing in pharmaceutical supply chains. Currently, he serves in a supply chain leadership role at Merck Pharmaceuticals' research laboratory, following significant tenures at Zoetis (erstwhile Pfizer animal health) and Carestream Health. Dr. Shashi is also a respected researcher with numerous peer-reviewed publications and international presentations to his credit. He brings deep expertise in SAP supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics implementations across multiple industries. Additionally, he holds several prestigious certifications, including PMP, SAFe®, ITIL Expert, and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
Building the Future-Ready Pharma Supply Chain
10:00 AM Morning Networking Break & Innovation Theater in the LogiLounge
INNOVATION THEATER PRESENTATION (10:10am)
Dr. Manish Shashi, Supply Chain Tech Leader & Responsible AI Steward Leader for Enterprise AI Governance, Merck
NNOVATION THEATER PRESENTATION (10-minutes)
* The LogiLounge Innovation Theater is a series of fast-paced, 10-minute mini presentations hosted in the exhibit hall during networking breaks. These sessions spotlight real-world success stories and practical innovations shaping the future of pharma supply chains. Designed for quick inspiration and easy drop-in attendance, each presentation highlights a focused challenge, the solution implemented, and the tangible results achieved—giving attendees actionable ideas they can take back to their organizations. With casual theater seating, popcorn, and refreshments, the Innovation Theater offers a relaxed environment to learn, connect, and spark new conversations between sessions.
5:30 PM Show & Tell Panel: AI in Action: What's Working, What’s Not, and What’s Actually Delivering ROI in Pharma Supply Chain
AI continues to dominate supply chain conversations, but separating hype from real, measurable impact remains a challenge. This rapid-fire use case showcase brings together pharma leaders who are applying AI in meaningful, operational ways across forecasting, planning, exception detection, quality automation, and more. Each panelist will walk through a concrete example of AI implementation, sharing the problem they set out to solve, what worked (and what didn’t), the measurable outcomes they achieved, and one visual “show-and-tell” takeaway attendees can apply immediately. This is a practical, candid look at AI that moves beyond buzzwords and into real execution.
- Evaluate AI opportunities by grounding them in real operational pain points, measurable business cases, and clear success criteria
- Apply lessons from live implementations, including pitfalls, scalability challenges, and change-management needs, to strengthen your own AI roadmap
- Leverage proven AI use cases and visual takeaways to accelerate forecasting accuracy, streamline planning, and enhance exception-management performance
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Manish.
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