In this webinar: Building an effective global supply chain through robust distribution and IOR strategies, Sharon Courtney, international logistics specialist, discusses why an effective distribution strategy is essential to a clinical trial’s success.
Sharon uses real-life examples to explain and demonstrate key areas for consideration such as:
- The key to developing an effective distribution strategy
- Identifying the optimum strategy and key milestones for effective distribution
- The role of Importer of Record for sponsors undertaking global trials
- The 3 fundamental elements of Importer of Record: tariff classification, valuation and country of origin
- Country-specific nuances in import/export criteria
What you will learn
- Best practices and common pitfalls for when you are shipping internationally
- How to reduce risk and maximize your global opportunities
- Best practices for outsourcing export responsibilities to an experienced third party
Sharon Courtney, Logistics Services Manager at Almac
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Sharon is an International Logistics Specialist having worked for 18 years in Clinical Supply Chain. She has expert knowledge in a number of key areas within the end to end supply chain process including management and control of temperature-sensitive shipments; risk mitigation (identifying and managing risk); developing and managing robust relationships with transport partners; chain of custody responsibilities; active and passive shipping solutions and import/export country knowledge.