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FutureLink returns to Boston on April 28-30, 2025. Known for its unique ability to bring together cross-functional leaders from companies across the life sciences and healthcare supply chain, FutureLink is the premier conference to cultivate network partnerships and collaborate with executives, change makers, and business/IT leaders while learning about the latest innovations in supply chain.
More than 200 industry leaders will discuss and share ideas on how DSCSA compliance and serialization investments have created a unique strategic foundation for transforming supply chain performance and building a more agile, intelligent supply chain across 60 practical sessions, workshops, and interactive experiences. There is something insightful for everyone! Topics covered include:
- Maximizing revenue by avoiding out-of-stocks.
- Optimizing inventory to free up working capital.
- Improving operational efficiency through digitalization.
- Driving end-to-end supply chain digitalization on a single platform.
- Feeding AI platforms and insights with real-time supply chain data.
- Ensuring compliance with the phased DSCSA deadlines.
Featured speaker topics
Below are just a few of the topics covered by the more than 20 expert speakers at FutureLink Boston 2025:
Aurobindo
A Strategic Logistics and Distribution Foundation for Compliance, Customer Service, and Business Growth
Jamie Downey, Vice President Logistics and Distribution, Aurobindo & Sada Vellala, Data Analysis Engineer, Distribution, Aurobindo
Look at the critical role that efficient and agile logistics and distribution operations play in meeting DSCSA compliance requirements and in creating an agile business foundation to enhance customer service and promote new business growth opportunities.
Express Scripts
Organizing in Pharmacy for DSCSA Compliance Operational and Exception Management Readiness at Scale
Nytasha Taylor, Vice President of Drug Sourcing, Express Scripts
Learn how a major pharmacy needed to operationally organize and prepare for DSCSA compliance, including acquiring and using EPCIS data, modifying receiving processes, and how they worked with their suppliers at large scale to make it happen.
Sandoz
Driving Business Predictability and Efficiency in CMO Networks by Leveraging DSCSA Investments and Supply Chain Digitalization
Jeff Borden, Vice President Supply Chain NA, Sandoz
Take a look at the typical as-is approach today for how life sciences companies and contract manufacturers work across the external manufacturing relationship, highlighting the key opportunities and challenges for better orchestrating these relationships, the potential outcomes both parties may receive through digitalization, and how to make this journey a win-win for both parties.
Optum
From DSCSA Compliance to Supply Chain Optimization and Digital Transformation for Pharmacy Efficiency
Bryan Rabakon, SVP Supply Chain and Engineering, Optum
See how a pharmacy can start from a foundation of being prepared for DSCSA compliance to drive strategic business initiatives and support operational efficiency by leveraging a digital network platform and supply chain transactional and product data across their organization and with trading partners.
Below is a look at just some of the other organizations that have supply chain and IT leaders joining FutureLink Boston 2025:
- Boston Medical Center
- FedEx
- Merz
- Nutra-Med Packaging
- Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
- Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
- Summit SD
- Techdow Pharmaceutical
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- UPS Healthcare
- Value Drug Company
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Connect with TraceLink Partners who specialize in helping companies navigate complex global compliance requirements and optimize supply chain performance, including:
- Clarkston Consulting
- CosmoTrace
- RSM
- SCmple
- Tecsys
- ZS Associates
- And many more!
Registration and more information
Registration for FutureLink Boston 2025 is now open, so get your ticket today and join us at the Westin Boston Seaport Hotel in downtown Boston.
TraceLink customers can join us for TraceLink University Day on April 28 before the conference kicks off in full on April 29-30. We’re constantly adding new speakers, sessions, and other exciting updates, so stay tuned to the FutureLink conference page for more information.
NOTE: The special discount hotel room block closes on April 4. So, make your plans soon!
Do you need help getting your manager on board?
In the current climate where every expense is scrutinized, getting your manager on board can be difficult. The FutureLink attendee justification toolkit gives you everything you need to make your case. With testimonials from past attendees, an overview of the education and networking opportunities, and a sample approval request, this toolkit highlights the immense value of attending FutureLink so you can secure your manager’s approval.
