About this event
This webinar session will discuss the critical steps being taken across the UAE to build agile supply chain business models to manage the effective and swift distribution of Covid-19 vaccines.
The content will focus on the ecosystem partnerships that have been uniquely created to rapidly roll-out the deployment of life-saving doses of the vaccine.
A particular focus will be placed on the UAE-led initiatives Hope Consortium and Vaccine Logistics Alliance and to understand the key learnings from the stakeholders involved.
Strategies to build resilience into the supply chain will be discussed in full (with a particular focus on inventory management, manufacturing network diversification, multi-sourcing & ecosystem partnerships).
Key talking points to be addressed will cover:
- Outlining what ‘good’ collaboration looks like to support complex supplier networks
- Building, planning & implementing an efficient cold-chain
- Balancing agility with speed and efficiency to ensure final-mile delivery
- Future-proofing your supply chain to support flexibility & innovation
Hosted by
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Guest speaker
Fabrice Panza Manager Global Cool Chain Solutions @ Etihad CargoG
Fabrice Panza is responsible for growing Etihad Cargo’s Pharma Life and Fresh Forward product portfolio. He has been a key figure in the company’s response to the challenges caused by the pandemic.
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Vincent O’Brien Director @ ICC-UAEG
International Chamber of Commerce - United Arab Emirates (ICC-UAE) is the largest national representation of commercial, industrial and business enterprises. Founded in 2004, ICC-UAE represents, supports and protects the interest of the business community across the UAE.
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Dennis Lister Vice President Cargo Commercial Development @ Emirates SkyCargoG
Dennis Lister is Vice President - Cargo Commercial Development & UAE Sales at Emirates SkyCargo, responsible for the Emirates Product Portfolio and maximizing the commercial performance globally. In addition, he is responsible for Cargo Commercial Operational activities in the UAE market.
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Mohammad Jaber VP Project Logistics MEA & COO @ Agility Abu DhabiG
Mohammad joined Agility Abu Dhabi in 2006 and was promoted to COO in 2011. Since 2014 he has also been responsible for leading the regional project logistics arm of Agility in the MEA in his capacity as VP projects logistics.
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Ryan Quinlan Officer Supply Chain Logistics @ DP WorldG
Ryan leads the supply chain division for DP World and supports the company’s mission to enable global trade. Ryan has over 20 years of experience in Supply Chain Management. Ryan has worked in supply chain and logistics with many companies including Google, Amazon, SimpleTire, Union Pacific and Railroad where he has led e-commerce, supply chain, procurement and last-mile logistics.
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Robert Sutton Head of Logistics Cluster @ Abu Dhabi PortsG
Robert’s primary area of responsibility is to develop and implement Abu Dhabi Ports’ logistics strategy and work with customers and partners to meet their business requirements and develop value-driven relationships.
Messe Frankfurt Middle East
Messe Frankfurt is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds with over 2,600 employees at 30 locations.
The Group’s Dubai-based subsidiary, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, currently organises 16 trade fairs & a series of conferences across the region.
