Dubai to host Cold Chain 2012, Optimization for Food and Pharma

Mr. Ammar Aklan who is one of the esteemed speaker at the summit is working as VP of Supply Chain for Al Nahdi Medical Group. Mr. Ammar talked about how they achieved sustainable growth through dynamic S&OP.

"After conducting a SCOR audit of Al Nahdi Medical Co. supply chain, it became clear to management that a transformation of the supply chain was imperative. Pharmacies were ordering excess product to avoid running out of stock, creating artificial shortages in the supply network and building excess inventory. My presentation outlines the implementation of a Sales & Operation Plan focused on changing the supply chain network to enhance the order fulfilment process. In addition, learn the common obstacles faced in Middle Eastern projects and how to overcome them," he said.

Mr. Aklan has 15+ years experience in global strategy and driving supply chain optimization; cultivating strong relationships across the organization, with partners and international suppliers; managing manufacturing and planning environments with proven business acumen and deep analytical capabilities that has consistently delivered results.

Other prominent speakers for this summit will be Mr.Ala Mohammad(Senior director supply Chain Management - APMEA, McDonald's MEDC), Dr. Fadi Naser Al-Natour(Agri - Food Risk Management Analyst, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority), Dhafir Al-Azawie(International Affiliate Quality Compliance Leader, Africa, Middle East & Non European Emerging Market, Pfizer Gulf, Mohammad Haroon Akmal(Back to Speakers Director of Supply Chain, United Kaipara Dairies Co.)and many more.

This summit will comprise of 2 days full of case studies and interactive sessions. The discussions and expertise shared through this conference will enable cold chain heads and engineers to introspect, analyze and update their own logistics and transport approach which might help with the essential elements which delivers value to their customers.