Building Resilient Supply Chains: Bayer’s Best Practices in Procurement and External Manufacturing

With global disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and tightening regulations putting pharma supply chains under constant pressure, how do industry leaders like Bayer keep things running smoothly and stay ahead? In this keynote, we'll get an inside look at Bayer's real-world playbook for building tough, adaptable supply chains, straight from the front lines of procurement, supplier partnerships, and external manufacturing. Expect practical, battle-tested strategies: how Bayer cultivates strong, long-term supplier relationships to cut risks, lessons pulled from their near-shoring moves and external manufacturing setups across regions, and smart ways to balance geographic realities with regulatory demands without sacrificing speed or reliability. Whether you're wrestling with tariff impacts, diversification needs, or just trying to make your own chain more resilient, this session delivers straightforward, actionable takeaways you can bring back to your team. Join us to see how one of pharma's biggest players turns potential vulnerabilities into real competitive advantages, and get inspired to strengthen your own operations in today's ever-changing pharma landscape.