Jesse Schafer

Start your LogiMed experience with a forward-looking keynote focused on the transformation of healthcare supply chains into resilient, adaptive, and patient-focused ecosystems. As global disruptions, evolving technologies, and rising expectations reshape the landscape, hear how leading organizations are proactively building smarter, more sustainable operations that prioritize both efficiency and impact. As Executive Director of HIRC, Jesse brings a unique vantage point at the intersection of industry collaboration, data-driven insights, and actionable standards—making him the perfect voice to illuminate what true resilience looks like in healthcare supply chains today.

• Explore strategies for streamlining operations and unlocking new efficiencies
• Learn how top teams are staying agile in the face of disruption through proactive risk management
• Understand how sustainability and patient-centered logistics are driving the future of supply chain excellence

Resiliency has become one of the most talked-about goals in healthcare supply chain management—but what does it truly mean beyond buzzwords? And how do organizations actually achieve it in an environment defined by volatility, global dependencies, and rising expectations for transparency? In this insightful panel, leaders from across the healthcare ecosystem unpack the real meaning of resiliency—exploring why it matters, where they’re investing, and how resilient practices are reshaping both internal operations and external trade relationships. Panelists will share candid perspectives on practical steps they’re taking, from diversifying suppliers and leveraging data analytics to collaborating more deeply with partners and using standards like HIRC badges to promote trust and visibility.

Whether you’re a manufacturer, provider, or supplier, join this conversation to gain actionable insights into how resiliency can move from aspiration to operational reality in today’s healthcare supply chain.

• Define what resiliency means in a modern healthcare supply chain context and why it’s critical for sustainability and patient care
• Hear real examples of how organizations are investing in infrastructure, partnerships, and technology to build resilience
• Explore the role of transparency tools in strengthening trade relationships and reducing supply chain risk