The document outlines the agenda for a two-day conference on logistics and supply chain management in the pharmaceutical industry. Day one will include speeches on cargo covers and cold chain management, a panel discussion on roles and responsibilities in the supply chain, and sessions on freight optimization and packaging solutions. Day two will focus on managing air freight costs, challenges with temperature-controlled exports and imports, and an industry brainstorm on shipping from India to Europe. The conference aims to facilitate collaboration between pharmaceutical companies, logistics providers, and other stakeholders to ensure safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness in global supply chains.

1. 08:00 Registration and morning refreshments
08:55 Chairman’s opening speech and remarks
Rajesh Vij
Associate Vice President - Imports & Exports, Wockhardt
Continuously working with key stakeholders across the supply chain to ensure safety, timely and cost-
effective delivery of pharmaceutical consignments
09:00 Miracles of DuPont® Innovation: Cargo covers for pharmaceutical industry
Dr. Srinivas Cherukupalli
Senior Research Scientist, E.I. DuPont India Private Limited
09:40 PANEL DISCUSSION: Discussing the roles and responsibilities of the logistics
providers in effective handling, data logging and analysis
This session will bring together representatives from the key stakeholders including: Pharma
Manufacturers, Freight Forwarders, Airlines, Airports, and Customs Representatives to discuss
the efficacy of India’s pharma cold chain industry and building strategies for the future
 Who’s managing what: The control of subcontractors, airlines, active container vendors,
security and customs agents
 Analysing SCM performance and highlighting key break points at all stages of the chain
 Collaborating with internal supply chain partners to ensure a thorough understanding and
agreement of risk and responsibilities
Panelists:
R Ravichandran, Head of International Business, Indian Immunologicals Ltd
Ryan Viegas, Vice President - Supply Chain & Procurement, Watson Pharmaceuticals
(Actavis)
Rajesh Vij, Associate Vice President - Imports & Exports, Wockhardt
Dr. Ravi Prakash Mathur, Director of Supply Chain Management, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
10:20
Executive exchange networking session and morning break
This networking session will allow delegates, speakers and sponsors to mingle and meet during
this brief break in the program. Business cards are a must and you will benefit by expanding
your industry networks.
11:00 FOCUS – Freight optimisation, constant climate, costs and e-Freight
Rajesh Vij
Associate Vice President - Imports & Exports, Wockhardt
11:40 Choosing the right packaging solution to reduce cost, increase efficiency and ensure
quality
PV Raju
Vice President of Supply Chain, Biological E. Ltd
Conference Day Two
Friday, 23 May 2014
Novotel Hyderabad Convention
Centre, India

2. 12:00 savE® the saviors – Phase change materials technology
Samit Jain
Managing Director, Pluss Polymers Pvt Ltd
12:40 Networking lunch break
Building on India’s success and ensuring the nation remains a strong player in the global pharmaceutical
market
13:40 Managing air freight logistics management while controlling costs
R Ravichandran
Head of International Business, Indian Immunologicals Ltd
14:20 Challenges in export and import of temperature controlled pharmaceuticals from
India
Chilukuri Maheshwar
Faculty – Engineering, Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy
15:40 INDUSTRY BRAINSTORM: India pharmaceutical companies from across the country
will discuss common challenges and collaborate to find a unified, safe and cost-
effective solution for shipping temperature controlled product from India to Europe
 Highlighting current solutions available shipping temp control cargo India to Europe and
their
 limitations
 LTL hubs in Mumbai – why are we all building the same thing?
 Local 3PLs vs Global 3PLs: Assessing local capabilities vs. established international
processes
Open floor discussions
16:00 Chair’s closing remarks and end of conference