8th Annual World Drug Manufacturing Summit 2009 – Driving operational excellence. Delivering competitive advantage

Lead Operational Excellence Sponsor:

Stay competitive in an uncertain economy.

Maritim ProArte, Berlin, Germany
2nd - 4th December

HOW WILL DRUG MANUFACTURING RESPOND TO THE CURRENT GLOBAL RECESSION?

The current economic crisis affects everyone, however the drug manufacturing industry can continue to thrive through cost of goods reduction, increasing productivity and promoting efficiency.

World Drug Manufacturing 2009 is the only conference and networking event this year to give you the strategies to continue to be successful through the challenging times ahead.

Current issues to be addressed include:

Optimising processes to reduce costs
Satisfying regulatory cGMP and quality guidelines
Managing the pharmaceutical supply chain

You will gain invaluable knowledge over the three days of streamed presentations comprised of keynote session, interactive workshops and pre-arranged one-to-one meeting sessions where you choose the leaders in drug manufacturing you want to meet, ensuring you gain the intelligence you need to carry you forward with confidence.

“WTG are always one step ahead of the rest and their programmes reflect the latest challenges affecting our industry. It’s a great honour to speak and share my experiences whilst updating myself on the latest trends, technologies and developments in pharma”.
UCB Pharma

2009 Confirmed Speakers:
	Gerald Heddell Director, Inspection and Enforcement MHRA	Andrew Jackson VP, Corporate Security Novartis
	Valerio Trifoni , Finance and Controlling Director, Technical Operations Ferring Pharmaceuticals	Yolande Vanhove VP, Business Excellence Johnson & Johnson
	Liam Dunne Director, Process Development and Commercialisation Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd	Thurloch O'Criodain Senior Director, Quality Centocor

Attendees at WDM events:

2009 conference highlights include:

Satisfying the regulators – reconciling cost and quality
Achieving operational excellence – strategies for continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
Implementing new organisational structures – matrix management to promote efficiency
Aligning R&D and manufacturing – promoting facility integration
Optimising the supply chain – improving throughput times and managing inventory
Continuous manufacturing - strategic and technical challenges of implementing continuous processing
Out-sourcing strategies – global CMO management
Driving value with procurement – purchasing strategies for cost reduction

If you are interested in becoming a part of WDM 2009 in a sponsorship or delegate capacity, please contact Andrew Richards.

Featuring pre-arranged one-to-one meetings

Accelerate the networking and deal-making process by taking pre-arranged business meetings with fellow delegates and leading solution providers at the 8th Annual World Drug Manufacturing Summit

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