The UK GDP Association, a Northampton based Community Interest Group and Chamber Members are hosting their third Annual Conference on 16-17 June at the Mercure Hotel in Northampton.

The conference brings together pharmaceutical industry leaders, regulatory experts, and operational professionals from across the pharmaceutical distribution network.

The conference is an excellent source of knowledge for quality personnel, pharmacies, dispensing doctors, transport providers and drivers to help deepen their knowledge, gain practical insights, and strengthen compliance and service when supplying, storing or transporting medicinal and other cold-chain products throughout the supply chain.

Day 2 of the conference focuses on operations and Customer Service and will be particularly beneficial to you as transport providers. Day 2 sessions include: 

Maintaining Compliance with a Shared User Logistics Model

Delivered by Kelly Gomm – Trans-Bridge Freight Services

Shared logistics models are increasingly used in modern supply chains. This talk will explore how to maintain compliance whole working within shared or multi-party logistics frameworks, a vital insight for carriers managing different client’s stock.

Why You Should Visit Your Suppliers

Delivered by Nik Lambeth, DHL

A transport focused keynote from a senior logistics leader at DHL that discusses the value of supplier engagement, how on-site collaboration benefits transport efficiency, and strategies to strengthen service delivery and partnership working.

Operational Considerations in Road Transportation

Presented by Richard Peck

This session focuses on the real-world challenges faced in road transport of temperature-controlled products, from planning and logistics to ensuring consistent compliance with Good Distribution Practice. Attending will help transport teams refine processes and anticipate common operational issues before they arise. 

Attendance at the conference will support your teams in staying ahead of regulatory expectations, enhance their operational know-how on critical distribution issues and position your transport service as trusted partners in the pharmaceutical and temperature sensitive supply chain.

The UK GDP Association have kindly offered 2 free tickets for the onsite conference and 12 for remote viewing on YouTube.

The conference is £349 + VAT, however Chamber members can access discounts if they wish to attend in person.

It will also be streamed FREE on YouTube, however the opportunity to meet guest speakers will be lost. If you are interested in attending, please contact info@ukgdpassociation.org.uk