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In this episode of Life Science Success, host Don interviews Artug Akar, Chief Operating Officer at Mercury, about his journey from mechanical engineering in Turkey to leading logistics transformation in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Artug shares insights on the complexities and challenges of logistics, particularly cold chain management, during the pandemic. They also discuss Mercury's innovative digital transformation initiatives in logistics, such as AI and blockchain. Artug emphasizes the importance of trust, empathy, and leading by example in leadership, along with the benefits of growing and supporting team members. This episode is brought to you by D3 Digital Media Marketing.     00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:33 Sponsor Message: D3 Digital Media Marketing 01:21 Interview with Artug Akar: Transforming Logistics in Life Sciences 01:53 Artug Akar's Background and Journey 03:30 Impact of the Pandemic on Mercury 06:08 Mercury's Role in Healthcare and Life Sciences 08:58 Challenges and Innovations in Cold Chain Logistics 12:16 Digital Transformation and Future Projects at Mercury 14:58 Leadership and Personal Insights from Artug Akar 25:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts