Insights by Pharma.Aero

Collaborative podcast exploring the complexity of the life sciences and med tech supply chain, deep diving into the challenges, issues, and innovative ideas. www.pharma.aero

Insights by Pharma.Aero is a business podcast hosted by Pharma.Aero, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Pharma.Aero hosts Insights by Pharma.Aero, a business show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  Integrating Intelligence: The Next Phase of IoT-Driven Pharma Supply Chains

  Apr 8, 202624 minS3

  <p>In this episode, Frank Van Gelder (Pharma.Aero) speaks with Hunter Ferrell, CEO of Aspen Telematix, to examine how IoT and artificial intelligence are reshaping pharmaceutical logistics.</p><p>The discussion explores the industry’s transition from fragmented, delayed data towards real-time intelligence and predictive analytics. While IoT adoption is accelerating, many supply chains still rely on manual processes and disconnected data sources, limiting their ability to proactively manage risks.</p><p>Listeners will gain insight into the role of high-resolution data in enabling AI models, the importance of interoperability across platforms, and how predictive capabilities can transform operational de...

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  Episode #24

  The 2% Problem and Air Cargo's Untapped Power

  Dec 8, 202518 minS3

  <p>This episode explores one of the most pressing and overlooked challenges in global health logistics: the fact that <b>only 2% of the world’s air cargo capacity serves Sub-Saharan Africa</b>, a region home to 1.6 billion people.</p><p><b>Pharma.Aero</b> Secretary General <b>Frank Van Gelder</b> sits down with <b>Glyn Hughes</b>, Director General of <b>TIACA</b>, The International Air Cargo Association, and discusses how the lack of cargo capacity directly affects access to essential medicines, vaccines, and economic opportunities. Hughes reflects on the pandemic’s stark lessons, where grounded aircraft and diverted capa...

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  Episode #23

  When the Next Crisis Hits: Lessons for Pharma Logistics

  Nov 4, 202516 minS3

  <p>In this episode of <b>Insights by Pharma.Aero</b>, we ask a crucial question: what have we really learned from the pandemic — and how ready are we for the next crisis?</p><p>Host <b>Frank Van Gelder</b> sits down with two leading voices from healthcare and science:</p><b>Prof. Dr. Pierre Van Damme</b>, Professor of Vaccinology at the University of Antwerp<b>Prof. Dr. Maurizio Cecconi</b>, Head of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan<p>Together, they explore how the lessons from COVID-19 can shape smarter crisis preparedness — from fire-drill-style trai...

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  Episode #22

  Trade Winds & Tariff Shocks: The Hidden Cost to Pharma Logistics

  Oct 6, 202514 minS3

  <p>Geopolitical tensions and evolving trade policies are reshaping pharmaceutical supply chains. This episode explores how tariffs, de-globalization, and shifting sourcing strategies are driving up logistics costs. Gain sharp insights into the hidden pressures shaping the future of pharma trade flows. </p>

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  Episode #21

  Testing Transatlantic Shipments of Precision Therapies

  Apr 15, 202515 minS3

  <p>Focused on an ambitious, ground-breaking initiative, PTL Gateway, this episode dives deep into the operational testing of transatlantic supply chains for precision therapies, specifically on the Antwerp–Dallas Fort Worth route.</p><p>Explore the real-world logistics of precision therapy shipments with guest <b>Freek De Witte</b>, Director of Air Cargo Belgium, and host <b>Frank Van Gelder</b>, Secretary General of Pharma.Aero, discussing the challenges of current airport infrastructure, regulatory hurdles, and the need for specialized protocols to manage low-volume, high-value therapies like ATMPs and radioligand treatments.</p><p> With live shipment trials underway, this episode unp...

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