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Looking Forward in Reverse Logistics
A one-day Seminar designed as a deeper dive into the state of the Rx and OTC reverse logistics industry.
On September 22 and 23, 2008, HDMA will host the second-annual educational Seminar, Looking Forward in Reverse Logistics, at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott in Dallas, TX. This important educational event will bring together industry leaders across the healthcare supply chain, as well as government and public policy experts to focus on the operational, financial and organizational challenges and processes associated with managing and reducing the volume and costs of returned goods.
- Current regulatory and legislative implications for returned healthcare products,
including the latest activities on state and federal pedigree requirements;
- Methods and strategies for more efficiently managing the reverse logistics supply chain to minimize the amount of returned goods;
- The upcoming HDMA 2008 Logistics Practices, which will be covering recommendations on streamlined physical processes and electronic communications of returned goods data; and
- Key issues affecting operations and reverse logistics in healthcare companies.
Seminar Highlights
- Participate in interactive education sessions with nearly 20 speakers, who will highlight targeted topics, including data sharing and supporting technologies, the current pedigree legislative landscape, case study reviews and industry benchmarked data.
- Learn about innovative reverse logistics products and solutions at the exciting Table-Top Exhibits throughout the Seminar.
- Hear different perspectives during open-forum discussions, enabling you to work with supply chain partners to form new, strategic solutions.
- Attend a powerful networking reception to recharge your business contacts with key decision-makers from manufacturer, distributor and service provider companies.
Preliminary Program Agenda
Monday, September 22, 2008 |
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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
HDMA Returns Task Force Meeting (Task Force Members only) |
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Registration, Welcome Reception & Table Top Exhibits |
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008 |
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
Registration, Continental Breakfast & Table Top Exhibits |
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM |
Welcome & Opening Town Hall |
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM |
Keynote Speaker: Regulatory Issues Facing Returns Today |
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM |
Networking Break & Table Top Exhibits |
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM |
Case Study: Reducing Returns in a Biotech & Specialty Environment |
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM |
Roundtable Exercise: Reducing Returns |
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11:45 AM – 12:45 PM |
Lunch |
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12:45 PM – 1:15 PM |
Networking Break & Table Top Exhibits |
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM |
Connecting the Dots between Information and Logistics Practices |
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
Roundtable Exercise: Data Sharing and Logistics Practices |
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Networking Break & Table Top Exhibits |
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM |
End of the Chain—Panel Discussion: The Disposal, Destruction & Donations |
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM |
Open Forum Discussion: Looking Forward |
*Agenda subject to change.
Speaker Biographies
Coming soon!
Sponsorship Information
Back for an exciting second year, Table-top Exhibit opportunities are available! Reserve your exhibit space today!
To learn about more the Looking Forward in Reverse Logistics Table-top Exhibits, click here.
2008 Confirmed Exhibitors Include:
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lisa Gallagher, Director, Member Relations, at (703) 885-0251. |
