We spoke to Shirell James Senior Vice President EMEA at One Network Enterprises, at LogiPharma 4.0 Connect in Montreux Switzerland in November 2022 about why they continue to sponsor LogiPharma events
One Network is the leading global provider of supply chain control towers and the Digital Supply Chain Network™. It is the only available solution that gives supply chain managers and executives end-to-end visibility with a single version of the truth, using one data model, from inbound supply to outbound order fulfillment and logistics, matching demand with available supply in real-time.
Yes. We've sponsored LogiPharma before both the Connect event and the large scale conference. We came to Connect because we get so much value from it. The 1-1 meetings are always spot on in terms of the connection between us (solution providers) and the delegates, then the content is also really interesting.
The content is just really great. I think that it's an educational experience. You learn something new. It's not about pitching, it's about, sharing ideas, everyone coming together to see what they can do to improve the industry in general. I really like the, the, the whole approach and, and the networking. I think everyone comes here with an approach of networking and meeting and learning and really wanting to spend time together. And of course, the 1-1 meetings.
They are definitely the right level of job title. The quality is really good. They're the right seniority. Everyone's really open as well. I think that's what I really like, everyone's open to learn, discuss, and share.
We had 12, booked 1-1 meetings. We've had people turn up, and ask for additional meetings, so maybe three or four additional ones that have just come by. All of them have been just really great conversations. I've learned a lot. Most of them will lead to a good follow up. There isn't one that I thought we wouldn't follow up with. I think we'll follow up with everyone.
Yes, we went through the profiling. We looked at the kind of prioritization that each delegate had provided. And that helped us because obviously quite a lot of very good delegates on the list. So we use that to prioritize ourselves. It was very helpful.
Yes, definitely. I thought the sessions were really great. I thought the Johnson & Johnson one was the perfect kickoff to the event, it was really well presented. Then all the others were fantastic to get insight and understand the challenges that pharma companies are facing because that helps us in our conversations, when people come to the booth, and also in our follow-up. So we can really see how we can help the pharma companies where they're having issues in supply chain.
The networking's brilliant. It's really easy to mingle and have a conversation. It's really enjoyable. We’ve been able to have more relaxed conversations outside of the 1-1 meetings.
Yes, definitely. We made lots of good contacts here. We'll be able to follow up with them. We were able to get our name out there, as a vendor for the pharma industry, which is really helpful. Also, we’ve learnt the challenges and the goals of the pharma companies, and that helps us in our messaging and how we approach the market. I always learn a lot from these events and it shapes our thinking around our strategy in the market as a vendor. So how we can drive value into the pharmaceutical industry. So absolutely, it really drives our thinking around the our plans for next year.
Excellent. It's one of my favorite conferences. It's just really well organized. I think the content is very interesting. The quality of the delegates is great. I like the openness of the delegates and their willingness to speak to the vendors and learn about what we do. It's just really well organized. The concierges, making sure that the Pharma Supply Chain Leaders have come to the 1-1 meetings, is perfect. It's all really good.
Absolutely. It's already booked for next year. We're attending LogiPharma Lyon in 2023.
I'm looking forward to seeing the right people again, the connections we've made, at the LogiPharma events that we've been to, carrying on conversations with people. I'm looking forward to the sessions and learning more about the industry, seeing how it's progressing, and obviously, the social aspects, as well.
Similar, reconnecting with everyone, the more intimate conversations. The 1-1 meetings at Connect are really amazing, worth every penny of the sponsorship just to get those prescheduled 1-1 meetings. And the locations are always great.
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