Mike Bartone

VP, Global Cold Chain Solutions Management Marken, UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics

As Vice-President, Global Cold Chain Solutions Management at Marken, UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics, Mike Bartone leads the company’s integrated cold chain strategy — including its innovative Packaging as a Service (PaaS) solution. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare logistics, he oversees the full life cycle of specialized packaging solutions from design to deployment. Under Mike’s leadership, Marken’s PAS offering has evolved into a globally scalable solution tailored to the demand of precision medicine, including cell and gene therapies, biologics, radiopharma and other time- and temperature-critical shipments. Previously, Mike held key roles in expanding Marken’s presence across Latin America and North America. His deep infrastructure knowledge and global operational expertise have been pivotal in helping clients optimize their value chains, mitigate risk, and enhance efficiency in a fast-paced specialty logistics landscape.

Day 2: Operationalizing Innovation Across the Value Chain

8:40 AM Chairperson’s Opening Address

10:00 AM Keynote Panel Discussion | Strengthening Supply Chain Security in a Dynamic Environment

In today’s complex and fast-evolving landscape, the pharmaceutical supply chain faces increasing threats—from theft and diversion to counterfeit products and geopolitical instability. Ensuring the integrity, safety, and traceability of medicines requires a multi-layered approach that spans visibility tools, regulatory compliance, and strong cross-industry collaboration. This keynote panel brings together leaders from logistics, technology, and distribution to examine how supply chain security is being redefined—and what’s needed to stay ahead of emerging risks.

Identify the top vulnerabilities impacting pharmaceutical supply chain security—and how organizations are proactively mitigating them
Explore the role of real-time visibility, advanced tracking technologies, and data-sharing in preventing theft, diversion, and counterfeiting
Gain insights into how industry collaboration, regulatory alignment, and public-private partnerships are strengthening resilience across the global supply network

11:55 AM Panel Discussion | Proactive Supply Chain Risk Management in an Era of Uncertainty

This panel will bring together industry leaders to explore proactive strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the pharmaceutical supply chain. From geopolitical instability to climate-related disruptions and cyber threats, to third-party management, discover how organizations are safeguarding operations to ensure supply chain continuity.

Identify and address emerging risks across the end-to-end supply chain
Discuss the role of advanced analytics and predictive modeling in building resilience
Share best practices for integrating risk management into supply chain strategy and decision-making

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