Jim Saponaro and Joe Lynch discuss the life sciences and healthcare supply chain. Jim is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America.


About Jim Saponaro

Jim Saponaro is the President, Life Sciences & Healthcare DHL Supply Chain North America. Jim joined DHL Supply Chain in 2011 and over the last decade, his leadership responsibilities have grown alongside the LSHC sector’s growth. His initial focus on operational performance in North America’s Life Sciences operations has enabled the business to strengthen customer relationships and drive further growth. He is an accomplished Senior Operations and Business Development Executive with a proven record of managing multi-million dollar domestic and international businesses for Fortune 500 and privately held companies. His expertise is in general management, sales, marketing, supply chain economics, logistics, startup/turnaround initiatives, and partnership management.

About DHL Supply Chain

DHL Supply Chain, the global and North American contract logistics leader within DHL Group, offers a broad suite of integrated solutions, bringing greater flexibility, predictability, and speed to customers’ supply chains. We create a competitive advantage for our customers backed by 51000 associates, 529 operating sites, 3 transportation control towers and over 161 million sq. ft in warehousing space. DHL Supply Chain is known for its exceptional operational service, innovative solutions, and deep expertise in major vertical markets, including eCommerce, Automotive, Chemicals Consumer, Energy, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Retail, and Technology.

Key Takeaways: The Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chain

  • DHL Life Sciences and Healthcare offers a holistic range of patient-centric, forward-thinking, intelligent healthcare logistics solutions.
  • DHL provides a more connected experience along the entire patient journey, from clinical trials to point of care.
  • DHL ensures that pharmaceutical, medical devices, and clinical trials logistics and supply chains are treated with care.
  • DHL offers a wide range of transportation options for the specific needs of the life sciences and healthcare industry, including air and ocean freight.
  • DHL has life-science-graded regional hubs and forward stocking locations to safely store products close to target markets.
  • DHL has a global network of facilities focused on Life Sciences and Healthcare, with over 140 life-science-graded and GDP-certified facilities in 40 countries.
  • DHL provides shared or dedicated warehousing and goods distribution solutions for storing raw materials, consumables, spare parts, and finished goods.
  • DHL offers integrated solutions as a Lead Logistics Partner, overseeing the entire supply chain and its operation.
  • DHL LifeConEx is a premium and customized temperature-controlled air freight service that provides post-shipment diagnostics, cold chain optimization, and data analysis services.
  • DHL Life Sciences and Healthcare has sector expertise in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical trials, and hospital and health services, providing tailored solutions for each industry’s specific challenges and priorities.

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