Supply Chain transformation Advisor - more than 30 years experience in supply chain, network architecture, supplier engagement, manufacturing, emerging market development, outsourcing, global trade, regulatory compliance, storage and distribution. Provides Change Leadership to facilitate sustainable business process transformation supported by information technology solutions. Hands on experience in all aspects of supply chain operations - building consensus driven, sustainable networks across a diverse range of geographic and industry environmentsDeep expertise and experience in developing and implementing supply chain strategies for complex industries and business models. Specifically for the Life SciencesAfter spending several decades in the area of supply chain management I have been working with client teams in the area of cell and gene therapies to develop new models for the patient centric supply chain networks that are needed for this evolving area. Although all supply chains share the basic elements there are additional considerations when developing supply chains for cell and gene therapies - in particular, the patient journey needs to be considered. Unlike other pharmaceutical and life sciences supply chains that are more linear cell and gene discovery to distribution cycles require close integration, collaboration and communication across broad communities of health care workers, patients, production partners and logistics providers. This is an exciting new area and one that I am proud to be able to make a difference in. Expertise and experience in all facets of pharmaceutical discovery, development and distribution. Specialist in outsourcing strategies, strategic sourcing and technology transfer. Developed hands on understanding of cultural differences and approaches for market development in Latin America (focus Mexico and Brazil) as well as South, Central and West Africa.Previous supply chain projects include process and operational transformation in West and Central Africa - oil and gas industry.Specialties: Strategic operations review and network architecture blueprints. Global logistics, change management, operations transformation, supply chain management and related technologies - for example ERP, WMS, CMMS, SRM, CRM - software and hardware components (networks, auto-identification, RFID, bar-codes)https://www.bioprocessonline.com/doc/a-life-cycle-management-approach-to-developing-a-supply-chain-strategy-0001