Dan Stapleton

Sourcing Manager, Freight & Logistics Zimmer Biomet

LogiMed Day 2

2:00 PM Track 1: Panel: Navigating the Complexities of Global Trade in MedTech: The Evolving Role of Customs Brokerage Services

As medical device supply chains become more global and regulated, the role of customs brokerage services is expanding from transactional execution to strategic value creation. With increasing scrutiny around product classification, labeling, and country-specific regulatory frameworks, manufacturers must balance compliance, speed, and cost efficiency across borders.

In this session, medical logistics and trade compliance leaders share how they are strengthening partnerships with customs brokers, adapting to shifting global regulations, and ensuring compliant, uninterrupted product flow to patients worldwide.

• Understand how customs brokers are becoming strategic partners in global MedTech logistics and compliance.

• Learn how to navigate evolving international trade and regulatory requirements with greater agility and foresight.

• Explore best practices for integrating trade compliance into end-to-end medical device supply chain operations to minimize risk and enhance visibility.

3:10 PM Track 1: Panel: The Future of Field Inventory – Visibility, Control & Cost Containment

Field inventory has long been a balancing act between service-level expectations and operational efficiency, but rising cost pressures, shifting demand, and limited visibility are making that balance harder than ever. In this forward-looking use case, a leading manufacturer organization shares how they’ve transformed their field inventory strategy through better forecasting, digitization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Learn how they gained tighter control over distributed stock, reduced waste, and improved responsiveness, without compromising on provider satisfaction or patient outcomes. Whether you’re optimizing field inventory for the first time or evolving a mature model, this session offers a practical roadmap for future-proofing one of the most complex aspects of the supply chain.

Explore how enhanced forecasting and digital tools are driving smarter field inventory decisions
Understand the impact of better visibility on service levels, product availability, and cost control
Gain actionable insights on aligning supply chain, commercial, and field teams for scalable success

LogiMed Day 3

11:00 AM PANEL | Contracting & Value Analysis: Mitigating the Impact of Tariffs and Market Disruptions

In a global market defined by tariffs, shifting trade policies, and supply chain volatility, healthcare organizations must look beyond traditional cost-cutting to safeguard resilience and protect margins. One powerful lever: contracting and value analysis.

In this timely panel, supply chain, contracting, and value analysis leaders share how they’re proactively assessing contracts, suppliers, and product categories to mitigate financial exposure from tariffs and other market disruptions. Discover practical strategies for engaging clinicians and stakeholders in value-based decision-making, renegotiating contracts, and leveraging data-driven insights to drive smarter sourcing choices.

Whether you’re facing geopolitical challenges, raw material cost spikes, or sudden supply constraints, join us for an inside look at how leading organizations are turning value analysis into a critical tool for maintaining stability—and delivering value beyond price.

Learn how tariffs and global disruptions are shaping contracting strategies in the healthcare supply chain
Discover how value analysis teams are collaborating across clinical, financial, and supply chain functions to identify savings and mitigate risk
Hear real examples of contract renegotiations, alternative sourcing, and product standardization efforts that protect operational and financial health

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Dan.

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