In this special live episode, recorded at LogiPharma Connect, Megan sits down with Frederic Zwahlen, Head of Process Standardisation & Alignment at CSL Vifor, to unpack some of the most urgent and complex challenges shaping today’s pharmaceutical supply chains.

With more than 30 years of experience spanning operations, manufacturing, quality, and site management, Frederic offers a refreshingly pragmatic and unfiltered perspective on how the pharma ecosystem is evolving - and what organisations must do to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.

In this episode, Megan and Frederic explore:

• How to break down internal data silos and improve access across the organisation

• Why true cross-functional understanding of data remains a stubborn challenge

• What it takes to train, reskill, and align teams for a modern supply chain

• The evolving skillsets and expectations of next-generation supply chain talent

• The truth about AI adoption in pharma — real use cases vs. industry overhype

• Why AI won’t replace humans, but will transform decision-making and routine work

• The complexities of achieving external connectivity and platform interoperability

• How budget pressures are reshaping long-term digitalisation strategies

• Frederic’s predictions for the next 10–15 years of pharmaceutical supply chains

In part two of our season opener with BlueYonder, Megan Smith is once again joined by Tiffany Brewer.

Also joining the conversation for the latest instalment is Tab Dayani. They delve deeper into the intersection of sustainability and supply chain management within the pharmaceutical industry. Together, they explore how AI is transforming demand forecasting and inventory management, the rising importance of sustainability across life sciences, and the regulatory pressures motivating companies to adopt more responsible practices.

The discussion highlights how technology can embed sustainability into day-to-day operations and offers practical, actionable advice for organizations aiming to reduce their environmental footprint. The episode concludes by addressing common misconceptions about sustainability in pharma supply chains and emphasising why proactive planning is essential for long-term success.

In episode one of the new season of The LogiPharma Podcast, Megan Smith is joined by Tiffany Brewer and Sudarshan Seshadri from BlueYonder who explain how AI and data science are transforming pharmaceutical logistics.

In this insightful interview, we learn how predictive and agentic AI is helping pharma companies anticipate disruptions, enhance visibility, and improve patient outcomes - all while reducing compliance risk.Key insights include:

• How AI enables proactive risk detection
• Why good data is the foundation for digital resilience
• The role of AI “co-pilots” inside warehouses
• What’s next for life-sciences supply chains

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of LogiPharma, we were thrilled to talk with Oscar de Bok, CEO at DHL Supply Chain. Oscar shares his insights on DHL's ambitious sustainability goals, the strategic priorities of the Life Sciences and Healthcare Cross-Business Board, and how DHL is adapting to the structural shifts within the pharmaceutical logistics industry. We delve into the company's 'CEO for a Day' initiative, the challenges of integrating complex supply chains, and Oscar's vision for Strategy 2025 and beyond.

It's the season two finale, recorded live at LogiPharma in Lyon.

In this episode, Megan chats with Ryan Portela, who flew in all the way from the WBR US office. As the conference producer of LogiPharma USA, Ryan offers unique insights into the future of the life sciences supply chain, covering diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and AI.

Highlights include:

A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who has listened this season. We hope you enjoy the season finale and be sure to follow us to be the first to know when we return for season three.

In the penultimate episode of our live shows recorded live at LogiPharma 2024, Megan chats with David Ruiz, Digital Supply Chain Strategy and Execution Lead at MSD.

David shares his unconventional journey from IT to industry leader in the life sciences supply chain.  They delve into the impact of COVID-19 on the life sciences supply chain and how MSD ensured critical therapies and clinical trials remained uninterrupted through collaboration and innovative solutions.

As a four-year LogiPharma attendee, David offers valuable insights on the event's role in fostering collaboration and continuous learning within the ever-changing pharmaceutical landscape.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in supply chain innovation, problem-solving in a crisis, and the power of collaboration across industries.

We hope you enjoy the show!

You'll remember Stefano from season one. Well, he's back for a special episode recorded live at LogiPharma 2024 in Lyon.

As Director of Operations at Sonovoa Holding (Advanced Bionics), Stefano spoke with Megan about AI and discussed the keynote speaker's take on putting a positive spin on controlling costs.

Enjoy the show.

After meeting at the bustling gin tasting session, Megan sat down with Iqbal Noormohamed in our 2nd instalment of Live at LogiPharma.

From long hours and never working a normal 9 to 5 to attending his FIFTH LogiPharma and the methods in which he inspires and leads his own team, dedication is at the heart of everything Iqbal has achieved.

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In the first of five episodes recorded on site at LogiPharma 2024, Megan sat down with Bharath Sundararaman, VP and GM at TraceLink.

Inevitably, they spoke about AI, which was a hot topic at the event in Lyon. They also discussed how firms are cutting through the noise when it comes to patient-centricity and discussed Bharath's fascinating personal life.

As it turns out, Bharath is a manager of successful bands, dabbles in rap himself and has recently become a stand-up comedian.

This is not your average episode, so tune in now and enjoy the show.

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Lucas is not the only host with bragging rights anymore! This year, it was Megan's turn to represent us at LogiPharma in Lyon, and she absolutely crushed it by recording a whopping FIVE live episodes that will be released in the coming weeks.

Not only that, Megan somehow found time to run the London marathon just two days after the event and clocked up a seriously impressive time.

Tune in to hear all about it.

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