Membership Value Proposition
Vision Statement
The Health and Personal Care
Logistics Conference
(H&PCLC) is dedicated to
promoting the goals of their
member manufacturing
companies by supporting their
supply chains through
education, provider relations,
government relations,
advocacy, and professional
networking.
H&PCLC Overview
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Health & Personal Care and Pharmaceutical Industries has been fulfilling the needs
of supply chain professionals within the healthcare industry since 1922.
The H&PCLC conference has evolved and changed over time to encompass all areas
and subjects relevant to the supply chain, including collaborations with key service
providers.
Based in Washington, DC, the H&PCLC now serves a global community of
professionals working in the personal care and pharmaceutical industries.
The H&PCLC works to influence current and future logistics regulatory issues,
including security and compliance issues.
The H&PCLC is biannual, occurring each spring and fall. Go to www.hpclcnet.org for
details.
Why Join?
o The H&PCLC provides supply chain and logistics professionals working within the healthcare
industry the education, tools, and solutions they need to succeed in the following areas:
o Supply Chain Transformation
o Global Transport & Logistics for:
• Consumer, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical
• Biologics, Medical Device
• Animal Healthcare
o Cold Chain Packaging
o Supply Chain Security & Risk Management
o Supplier Management
o Building Adaptive and Innovative Supply Chains
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Our longstanding presence in the industry and ongoing relationships with field experts
make becoming a member of the H&PCLC a worthwhile investment for any company
seeking real life, practical supply chain solutions
Only through shared information is it possible for a company of any size to achieve
greater savings, streamline operations, and grow in ways that ensure longevity. Our
open forum is designed to allow members to share best practices and benchmarking
information effectively in a secure environment.
Membership brings representation in lobbying efforts key to the industry and continued
understanding of legislative trends in Washington.
As an H&PCLC member, you will have significant advantages when it comes to
answering strategic questions, solving current problems, and preparing for future
trends.
Shipper Companies
o Abbott
o Alcon Laboratories
o Astellas
o Bristol-Myers Squibb
o Celgene
o Estee Lauder
o Johnson & Johnson
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Lilly
Merck
Novartis
Pfizer
Sanofi
And More
Service Providers
o American Airlines
o Astrocooler
o Boyle Transportation
o BDP International Inc
o CSafe Global
o CEVA Logistics
o Crowley Liner Services
o DB Schenker
o DHL
o Envirotainer Inc
o Express-1
o Expeditors International
o FedEx Companies
o Genesis Logistics
o Green Mountain Consulting
o GT Nexus
o Hess Trucking
o Horizon Lines
o IAG Cargo
o Kuehne and Nagel
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Kuehne + Nagel
Marken
National Retail systems
Panalpina
Priority Solutions Intl
Q-Products & Services
Qualified Carriers
Sensitech
Total Quality, Inc.
Transaver
TranzAct Technologies
Tucker Company
United Airlines
Unyson Logistics
UPS Companies
UTI Worldwide Group
Membership Benefits
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Formal ROI
Discounted member rates
Education
Regulatory & legal counsel
Government relations assistance
Transportation & logistics provider relations
opportunities
Access to industry benchmarking analyses
Opportunities to share and learn from
proven best practices
Formal connection with a known and
respected industry-focused organization
Opportunities to network and develop
business relationships
Access to member-shared areas of H&PCLC
website, www.hpclcnet.org
Conference Events and Resources
o Conference events keep logistics and supply chain professionals informed of industry
trends and developments.
o Communications partnerships with Pharmaceutical Commerce
www.pharmaceuticalcommerce.com and other publications allow us to provide
members and attendees with current industry information, the latest solutions, and
up-to-date industry headline news.
o Our website, www.hpclcnet.org, provides controlled access to a historical archive of
previous conference presentations and exclusive member-shared benchmarking
surveys.
o A scholarship program is available for deserving students who are dependents of
conference member company employees.
o In attendance are educational advisors on the faculty of The University of Tennessee
and The University of Arkansas with a leading logistics and supply chain program.
Past Health & Personal Care Logistics Conference -Conference Themes
FALL
SPRING
2005 - Global Supply Chain Risk Management
2005 - Contingency Planning in a Risky Global Environment
2006 - Strategic Planning in the Gathering Storm
2006 - Managing in the Gathering Storm
2007 - Managing the Complexity of Globally Integrated HPC Supply Chains
2007 - Key Elements of Logistics Infrastructure
2008 - Strategic HPC Integration
2008 - Alignment and Integration in HPC Supply Chains
2009 - Deriving Value from SC Innovation in tough Economic Times
2009 - Innovative Supply chain solutions
2010- Supply Chain Sourcing in a Constrained Environment
2010 - Preparing HPC Supply Chains for Economic Recovery
2011 - Managing Change for the New HPC Supply Chain Value Proposition
2011 - Preparing HPC Supply Chains for Economic Recovery
2013 - Building Innovative Supply Chains
2012 - Building Adaptable Supply Chains in the New Turbulence2
2014 - Emerging Trends in Managing Global Supply Chain Integrity
Regulatory and Legal
The conference employs legal counsel to:
• Provide support for conference members in federal and state regulatory
proceedings involving logistics issues affecting their companies.
• Provide legal support for individuals of member companies negotiating
agreements for supply chain or logistics services.
• Act as a spokesperson recognized by the US Congress as an expert on
logistics matters affecting member industries.
• Act as the conference’s Washington watchdog by protecting member
interests in legislation that affects their companies.
• Allow members to benefit from a top-tier firm ranked nationally for
Transportation by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
and by U.S. News Media Group/Best Lawyers
• Publish communications that keep members informed of regulatory and
legal concerns that could potentially impact the conference.
Educational Advisors
Dr. Theodore (Ted) P. Stank
Bruce Chair of Excellence in Business and Supply Chain Management
tstank@utk.edu
311 Stokely Management Center
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-0530
Dr. Terry L. Esper
Oren Harris Endowed Chair of Logistics
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management
Sam M Walton College of Business
University of Arkansas
TEsper@walton.uark.edu
Legal Advisor
Karyn Booth | Thompson Hine LLP
Partner and Transportation Group Leader
1919 M Street, NW, Ste. 700, Washington, DC 20036
Office: 202.263.4108 | Mobile: 202.365.8602 Fax:
202.331.8330 | E-mail:
Karyn.Booth@ThompsonHine.com
Web: http://www.ThompsonHine.com
Conference Coordinator and Arrangements
Midge Morris
HPCLC
Conference Coordinator
215-850-2915
mmorris7712@aol.com
How to Become a Member
The H&PCLC is committed to helping members improve their professionalism,
sources of information, and technical knowledge. To participate in our
coordinated industry effort and become part of H&PCLC, please register online
or contact
Charlie Bennett
Membership Chairperson
484-865-0490
Charles.t.bennett@pfizer.com
or
Mark Baker
Conference President,
484-865-0195
Mark.baker@pfizer.com
Membership Costs
Registration Fees
Spring Conference
1st or 2nd week of April
Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia , PA
Member Registration $395
Guest Registration
$595
Fall Conference
2nd or 3rd week of Oct
Longboat Key Resort, Longboat Key , FL
Member Registration $595
Guest Registration
$795
Membership Fees
Full Membership
$495
http://www.hpclcnet.org