During the course, you'll learn to identify and address the challenges of managing pharmaceutical products, optimize logistics networks for timely and safe deliveries, and develop strategies to mitigate risks. You will explore the crucial role of cold chain management, assess best practices, and analyze both successful and unsuccessful case studies to extract key lessons.
Additionally, you will evaluate the latest innovations and technological advancements shaping the future of pharma logistics. This Winter University is a valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge, connect with industry experts, and prepare yourself for a successful career in the ever-evolving pharma logistics sector. Don’t miss this chance—apply now and take the next step in your professional journey!
Detailed programme - draft
The draft program looks as follows (changes might occur):
Day 1: Setting the Scene
- Introduction
- The Pharma System
- The Healthcare System
- The Logistics System
- Workshop + Case Study: The intertwining of Pharma, Healthcare & Logistics
Day 2: Products, the Cold Chain & Risk
- Pharma & Life Sciences products
- Cold chain logistics
- Logistics Pharma Control Tower + Trends
- Workshop + Case Study
Day 3: Quality, Regulation & Certification
- UAE Pharma & Life Sciences ecosystem
- Quality Management (Incl. Data)
- Logistics Certification
- Field visits
Day 4: Distribution Logistics
- Last Mile Logistics
- Humanitarian Logistics
- Crisis Management
- Field visits
Day 5: Strategy & Ecosystems
- How to set you logistics Strategy
- Pharma ecosystems
- Group presentations
Target group
The Pharma Logistics Winter University is designed for Master’s students and Management trainees, Junior Managers, etc. from diverse fields such as Supply Chain, Air, Road and Maritime Transportation, Business, and Pharmacy. Also, students with a business or economics background can join.
Campus
This winter school takes place at Khalifa University. More information will follow soon.
Micro-credential and study credits (ECTS)
3 ECTS credits are awarded upon successful completion of the programme. To include the credits in the curriculum at the home institution, participants need an agreement with the responsible person at their university. A certificate will be awarded at the end of the programme. All certificates of completion are issued as a micro-credential.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- identify and understand the unique challenges in managing pharmaceutical and vaccine products within the logistics sector.
- identify ways to optimise logistics networks to ensure the timely and safe delivery of pharmaceutical products.
- assess potential risks in pharma logistics and develop strategies to mitigate them
- explain the crucial role of cold chain management in pharma logistics and identify best practices.
- analyse successful and unsuccessful case studies to extract key lessons in pharma logistics.
- evaluate innovations and technological advancements shaping the future of pharma logistics.
- strategise how companies in the UAE can leverage regional clusters and partnerships to boost their pharma logistics capabilities.