HospitaLog Asia 2025 will focus on cutting-edge solutions and challenges faced in healthcare logistics, especially in light of the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery. The 2 day conference will spotlight innovative solutions and address the key challenges in healthcare logistics, with a particular emphasis on adapting to the rapidly changing landscape of healthcare delivery. By discussing these topics, hospital logistics professionals in Asia Pacific can explore innovative solutions and share knowledge on how to build more resilient, efficient, and patient-focused logistics systems for healthcare institutions.
Programme at a Glance
6-7th May 2025 – 1 ½ day Conference
7th May 2025 – ½ day Conference & ½ Day Symposium
8th May 2025 - ½ Site Visit to Sengkang General Hospital
6th May 2025, Day 1 – Tuesday
Overcoming Challenges in Healthcare Logistics
8:00
Registration & Morning Coffee
9:00
Chairman’s Welcome Address
Overview of the critical challenges in healthcare logistics today and the importance of innovation in shaping future healthcare delivery.
9:10
Opening Keynote Address
9:20
Keynote Address The Future of Healthcare Logistics in an Evolving Healthcare Landscape
Exploring how demographic shifts, pandemics and technology are reshaping the logistics landscape. Emphasis on flexibility, resilience and rapid adaptation.
9:50
Keynote Panel Session Key Challenges in Healthcare Logistics – Disruptions and Resilience
Industry experts discuss major logistical challenges such as supply chain disruptions, fluctuating demand and regulatory hurdles
Risk Management
Securing Critical Supplies
Balancing Cost-Efficiency with Resilience
10:30
Networking Morning Coffee
Future Trends in Hospital Logistics
11:00
Panel Session: Building a Resilient Supply Chain: Preparing for the Next Crisis Reflecting on recent global disruptions, this panel will focus on strategies for building a crisis-resilient supply chain. Experts will discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and current approaches to prepare for future crises, including natural disasters, supply chain disruptions, and public health emergencies. Topics will include regional and global supplier networks, stockpiling essential supplies, and implementing flexible logistics solutions. Attendees will gain insight into strategies for minimizing risk and enhancing preparedness.
11:40
The Future of Hospital Logistics: Predicting the Next Decade This session will explore trends that will shape the future of hospital logistics, including the rise of fully automated supply chains, personalized healthcare logistics, and the increasing role of digital twin technology. It will offer insights into how hospitals can prepare for emerging trends and what innovations to expect in the coming decade.
12:10
Future-Proofing Hospital Supply Chains: Leveraging AI and Predictive Analytics As hospitals face increasing demands, AI and predictive analytics offer powerful tools to optimize supply chains, reduce costs, and improve service levels. This session will explore how hospitals are using machine learning algorithms to forecast demand, anticipate shortages, and manage inventory in real time. Attendees will gain insights into how predictive analytics can support proactive decision-making, ensuring critical supplies are always available without overstocking. Examples will highlight key metrics, software solutions, and strategies for building resilient, data-driven supply chains.
12:40
Networking Lunch
Technology and Innovation in Hospital Logistics
1:30
Panel Session: Emerging Technologies Shaping the Future of Hospital Logistics: What’s Next? This panel will explore cutting-edge technologies poised to transform hospital logistics in the coming years, including blockchain for supply chain transparency, AI-powered asset tracking, digital twins, and advanced robotics. Panelists will provide a visionary outlook on how these technologies could impact hospital operations, discussing both potential benefits and the risks involved. Topics will include the implications for staffing, patient care, and infrastructure, as well as strategies for hospitals to keep pace with rapid technological advancements.
2:10
Redefining the Role of Logistics Personnel in the Age of Automation and AI With technology reshaping logistics, the role of logistics staff is also evolving. This panel will address how automation and AI are impacting logistics roles, examining both the opportunities and challenges of this transition. Topics will include retraining and upskilling staff, managing resistance to change, and redefining logistics jobs to focus on higher-level decision-making. Speaker will offer insights on building a workforce that can adapt to and thrive within an increasingly automated environment.
2:40
Automating Hospital Logistics: Robotics and Drones in Healthcare Robotics and drones are revolutionizing the way hospitals manage logistics. From Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) transporting medications and linens to drones delivering blood samples and critical supplies across hospital campuses, automation can significantly boost efficiency and reduce human workload. This presentation will discuss current applications, future potential, and considerations for adopting robotic and drone technology in healthcare settings. Participants will learn about challenges such as initial costs, integration into existing systems, and regulatory requirements, along with examples of successful implementations.
3:10
Networking Afternoon Tea
Key Challenges in Hospital Logistics
3:40
Navigating Regulatory and Compliance Challenges in Hospital Logistics
This presentation will examine key regulatory and compliance challenges in hospital logistics, from managing hazardous materials to ensuring data privacy in supply chain tracking. Practical solutions and best practices for staying compliant while maintaining efficiency will be discussed.
4:10
Overcoming Fragmented Data and Systems in Hospital Supply Chains
Fragmented systems and data silos are major challenges in healthcare logistics. This session will cover strategies for integrating data across different departments and external partners, focusing on interoperability, data security, and real-time information sharing.
4:40
Addressing Logistical Challenges in Rural and Underserved Hospitals
Many rural and underserved hospitals face unique logistical challenges, from limited suppliers to transportation issues. This talk will highlight innovative solutions, community partnerships, and scalable logistics models that can help address these obstacles.
5:10
Chairman’s Closing Day 1 Wrap Up and Summary of key takeaways
6:00
Networking Evening Drinks
7th May 2025, Day 2 – Wednesday
Exploring Sustainability in Healthcare Logistics
8:30
Registration & Morning Coffee
9:00
Chairman’s Welcome Address
Summary of Day 1 and highlights for Day 2
Sustainability and Green Logistics
9:10
Morning Panel Session The Road to Sustainable Healthcare Logistics: Balancing Efficiency and Eco-Responsibility As hospitals face increasing pressure to operate sustainably, this panel will explore the path to greener healthcare logistics. Panelists will discuss innovations and strategies for reducing environmental impact, such as eco-friendly packaging, renewable energy in transportation, and minimizing waste through better inventory practices. They will also debate the potential trade-offs between sustainability and cost or efficiency, discussing how hospitals can adopt green practices while remaining financially viable.
10:00
Sustainable Hospital Logistics: Reducing Waste and Carbon Footprint
Hospitals consume vast amounts of supplies, creating significant waste and a high carbon footprint. This session will dive into practical strategies hospitals can adopt to make their logistics operations more sustainable. Topics will include green procurement practices that prioritize eco-friendly materials, waste reduction tactics like reusable medical supplies, and inventory management methods that reduce overstocking and spoilage. The discussion will also cover sustainable transportation solutions, such as electric or hybrid delivery vehicles, and efficient routing to reduce emissions. By sharing case studies and measurable outcomes, the session will provide insights into how hospitals can adopt green logistics practices without compromising on service quality, with an emphasis on the financial and environmental ROI of such initiatives.
10:30
Circular Economy in Healthcare Logistics: Moving Towards Zero-Waste Operations A circular economy approach to logistics focuses on reusing, refurbishing, and recycling materials rather than relying on a single-use model, which is common in healthcare. This session will explore how hospitals can implement circular logistics to reduce waste and extend the lifecycle of products. Topics will include initiatives like refurbishing medical equipment, recycling packaging materials, and creating systems for reusing non-contaminated supplies. The session will also discuss barriers to adopting a circular model in healthcare, such as regulatory challenges, cost implications, and potential safety concerns. Participants will gain insights into successful circular economy projects, key metrics for measuring sustainability impact, and strategies for creating a culture of sustainability within hospital logistics teams.
11:00
Networking Morning Coffee
Partnership in Healthcare Logistics
11:30
Panel Session:Creating Integrated Health Networks: Multi-Hospital Partnerships for Shared Logistics Services Multi-hospital partnerships can streamline logistics operations by consolidating resources and sharing supply chain services. This session will focus on the benefits and challenges of creating integrated health networks that share logistics functions, such as procurement, warehousing, and distribution. Panelis will discuss the cost savings, efficiency gains, and potential risks of these partnerships, as well as the governance structures that support successful collaborations. Attendees will gain insights into how hospitals can work together to build resilient logistics systems that meet shared goals.
12:00
Collaborative Partnerships in Healthcare Logistics: Public, Private, and Cross-Border Innovations As logistics challenges become more complex, hospitals increasingly rely on partnerships across sectors and borders. This panel will examine how collaborations with suppliers, tech companies, other hospitals, and even governments can strengthen hospital logistics. Panelists will discuss case studies of successful partnerships, the importance of shared resources, and approaches to overcoming regulatory and logistical hurdles in cross-border collaborations. Attendees will gain insight into creating effective partnerships to boost supply chain resilience and resource accessibility.
12:30
Close of HospitaLog Asia 2025 - Closing Remarks and Future Roadmap – recap of the conference and key insights. Discussions of the future roadmap for healthcare logistics transformation and innovation.
12:30
Networking Lunch
1:30
Half Day Symposiums – Choose 1 Option Interactive Supply Chain Mapping Drone Delivery in Healthcare Logistics – Revolutionising Speed, Access and Efficiency
3:00
Networking Afternoon Tea
3:30
Continuation of Afternoon Session
5:00
End of Symposium
8th May 2025, – Post Conference ½ Day Site Visit, Thursday
9:00
Meet at Hotel Lobby for Bus trip to Sengkang General Hospital
2:00
End of Site Visit
Speakers:
Christopher Ang CEO, GS1 Singapore
Christopher Ang serves as the CEO of GS1 Singapore, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to aiding companies in product barcode ID registration for international sales and trades. By enabling supply chain traceability/sustainability and enhancing patient safety across various sectors, including online and in-store retail and healthcare, GS1 plays a pivotal role in optimising efficiency and business communication globally with a commitment to fostering global standards.
Christopher was formerly the Centre Director of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation - Centre for Corporate Learning. He has headed the SSG-accredited ATO (Approved Training Organisation) / CET Centre (Continuing Education & Training Centre) in areas of productivity & HRD consultancy, sales & marketing, training delivery & operations, curriculum development and career services since 2013.
Christopher brings with him 30 years of cross-functional leadership roles and experience. He is actively involved in proposing industry digitalisation, productivity & quality initiatives to various industries and companies, including medical, manufacturing, retail and online businesses.
Christopher holds a Master’s in Technology Management. He is an SSG DACE Certified Adult Educator and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. He was also a Certified Practising Management Consultant (PMC-SBACC), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE-ASQ) and Certified Project Management Professional (PMP-PMI) during his industry/consultancy days.
Exclusive Host Hospital:
Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) is a public healthcare institution under the SingHealth cluster. Officially opened on March 23, 2019, SKH offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including specialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology, and orthopaedic surgery. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care to the community.
GS1 Singapore is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1987 to implement and administer the global multi-industry GS1 standards-based system of automatic identification and communication for products, services, assets and locations.
With 118 GS1 member organisations (MOs) around the world today, over two-million-member companies in 155 countries use GS1 standards as part of their daily business communications. This represents over six billion scanning transactions a day.
GS1 Thailand, which is under the supervision of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), was formed in 1988. As a leading provider of standards and solutions for dozens of industry sectors, we introduce the standards, solutions, and services of the technologies of barcodes and EPC/RFID to the industry to help everyone involved in making, moving, and trading goods in order to automate their supply chain processes using the common language of GS1 global standards. We bring businesses, associations, and industries together. We serve many industry sectors such as retail, transport and logistics, healthcare, and track and traceability. Please visit the GS1 Thailand website for more information at www.gs1th.org.
The Singapore Institute of Materials Management (SIMM) was incorporated in 1980 as a non-profit and self-supporting independent educational institution, with quality as its corporate emphasis. SIMM has since grown to be a premier institution offering Logistics, Supply chain Management and E-commerce education for the industry training professionals and assisting also in the conversion of manpower for personnel not in the Logistics and Procurement field or industry.
The primary objective of the Institute is to establish and to maintain a high standard of knowledge and excellence in the field of Logistics and Procurement. The secondary objective is to promote and foster the study, research and development on Logistics and Materials Management on all aspects from Purchasing and Supply Chain Management to applying latest E-commerce technology and practices to the field of Logistics and Purchasing. More at www.simm.org.sg
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