Alessandro de Luca

SVP Head of Global Supply Network Operations
Merck Group

Alessandro is responsible for the entire global supply chain planning, physical distribution, artwork management, logistics, customer service and supply networking globally for Merck Group. With more than 20 years in the FMCG industry, Alessandro brings a unique insight in how pharma can learn from other industries to drive change and innovation in pharma supply chain strategies

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Wednesday 15th April 2015 - Main Conference Day One

Friday, March 4th, 2016

11:55 IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW: How to earn a place in the board room - a new type of supply chain

Developing a different supply chain value proposition with focus on innovation, growth, and agility
Measuring supply chain impact relevant to the business - from cost and capital reduction to top-line and margin optimization
Effectively communicating supply chain strategy and value case to the board

17:00 IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW: Top three practical changes to walk away with: Improving supply chain efficiency - Which innovations will work, which technologies are worth investing in and what has been learned to do differently next time?

What innovations have been successfully implemented to increase supply chain efficiency?
Which innovative technologies are worth investing in?
What can you do to work most effectively with your marketing and commercial team?
What hasn’t worked so well in terms of changing a strategy - What has been learned to do differently next time?
What tips can you give to manage complexity, unpredictability and uncertainty?
How you manage the launch of a new product?