Pharma Logistics in India: Challenges & Innovations

In the fourth panel that took place at the 8th edition of the Global Pharma Logistics Summit in Mumbai, industry experts discuss the critical role of pharma within India’s cold chain, the ongoing gaps in readiness and consistent quality across regions, and the lessons learned from recent global disruptions. They also explore how expanding airport facilities with larger temperature-controlled storage is helping support both exports and imports.

The panel was moderated by Fletcher Samuel, Assistant General Manager - Cargo Business, Bangalore International Airport

Speakers in the panel included:

• Vijay Shetty, Senior Vice President - Global Distribution and Supply Chain, Alkem Laboratories
• Devang Vyas, General Manager - Export Logistics, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
• Tejas Mehta, Assistant Vice President - Head Logistics and MSS, Reliance Life Sciences
• Roland Hankache, Regional Manager – Healthcare Industry, Middle East, Gulf Countries, Africa & Indian Subcontinent Region, Expeditors
• Prakash Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Jeena Criticare
• Pramod Pereira, General Manager, Mumbai Cargo Service Center