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BioStorage Technologies Opens New Biorepository

Indianapolis-based BioStorage Technologies announced Thursday it has opened a 60,000-square-foot biorepository facility in Indianapolis. The $4.6 million facility, located near the Indianapolis International Airport, will be used to prepare, store and transport tissue and blood samples. BioStorage serves biotech companies, such as Massachusetts-based Biogen Idec, as well as medical-device makers such as Minnesota-based Medtronic Inc. and academic research institutions. The facility will allow BioStorage to prepare samples for its clients via automated equipment, which the company says provides the accuracy needed by high-volume medical researchers. BioStorage, founded in 2002, is one of a handful of central Indiana companies that have developed a specialty in life sciences logistics. Others include Indianapolis-based Sentry BioPharma Services Inc., Plainfield-based MD Logistics Inc., and Bloomington-based BioConvergence LLC.
Source: IBJ Health Care and Reform Weekly

Last Chance to Register

Register now for the 2011 Midwest Healthcare Supply Chain Conference! New registrations will not be accepted after 5:00 pm, Monday, May 16. Walk-ins are welcome. Refunds will not be issued unless notified by 5:00 pm EST Monday, May 16.

Bring a Flash Drive – Download Presentations

If you would like copies of the program presentations, they will be available via a download station set up at the main registration desk at the conference. Please bring a flash drive with you. Presentations will be posted on the event website following the conference.

Recent Changes to Conference Agenda

Two recent changes have been made to the 2011 MHSCC agenda.  Bob Celeste, Director, GS1 Healthcare US, will be presenting on, “Product Visibility in Healthcare – Preparing for Serialization and Pedigree”. Bob will be speaking during the 8:30am time slot on Thursday, May 19th as part of the Case Studies of Best Practices in Balance session. Bob is replacing a previously scheduled presentation by Dr. Mahender Singh.

There has also been a change to the third session in the Best Practices discussion on May 19th. Marie Ludemann, Business Analyst, US Field Operations, DB Schenker, Inc. and David A. Ulrich, QA Director – Distribution, Global Pharmaceutical Operations (GPO) Strategic Quality Initiatives (SQI), Distribution QA , Abbott Laboratories will be joining Bob Gahan, Vice President of Global Sales-Health Care, DB Schenker, Inc., for a discussion on “How Smart Containers Can Increase Your Bottom Line”.

An updated version of the event agenda is provided at the conference website at http://www.ihif.org/pages/supplychain2011

BioStorage Technologies to Showcase ReloFleet Vehicle to 2011 MHSCC Attendees

BioStorage Technologies, Inc.  is working with conference organizers to have their demonstration vehicle available on-site during the 2011 Midwest Healthcare Supply Chain Conference. Please take a few minutes to tour the vehicle and learn more about the wide range of Relofleet custom cold chain transport services available through BioStorage Technologies, Inc.!

Discussion Table Topics Announced

Be sure to check out the following discussion topics during the open roundtable session on May 19th! Participants will have an opportunity to choose from a number of different discussions over the course of the two-hour session.  Follow-up on comments and ideas from earlier sessions and explore a variety of supplemental topics.  New topics are being added, so please be sure to check back frequently for updates!

Discussion Tables

“Innovative Approaches for Transporting Temperature-Sensitive Biological Samples”
Russ Hager and Stuart Davidson, BioStorage Technologies, Inc.

“Transportation Security: Challenges and Solutions”
Karl Kussow, FedEx

“Effective Recall Management: What you Need to Know or Effective Product Recalls: Are you Ready?”
Angie Puthoff, Stericycle, Inc.

“Loading Techniques and Monitoring for Proper Air Flow”
Tabitha Kemp, Panther Life Science Logistics

“Make Reusable Packaging Successful in your Organization”
John Howe, Active CC Boxes, LLC

“Clinical Supply Chains”
Wade Lange, ImmuneWorks, Inc.

“Product Security”
Mark Seitz, Eli Lilly and Co.

“Trends in Healthcare Supply Chain Management”
Lora Cecere, Altimeter Group

“Healthcare Supply Chain Management in the Hospital”
Rosaline Parson, Orlando Health/Healthcare Purchasing Alliance

“Improving Relationships Between Manufacturer and Hospital”
Chet Damania, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

“Lessons from Consumer Goods Supply Chains”
Deep Parekh, Equus Group

“Advanced Planning Systems”
Michael Wentling, Johnson & Johnson

“Scenario Planning in New Product Launch”
Dr. Lisa Nair, LifeCell

“Validation Process for Thermal Blanket Protection”
Peter Mirabella, Q Sales & Leasing

“Review of Use of RF-enabled Temperature Data Logger for Managing the Temperature – Sensitive Pharmaceutical Supply Chain”
Peter Maysek, Sensitech, Inc.

“Cost of packaging, packouts and shipping”
Patricia Beckenhaupt, CDC

“Handling of Cold Chain Products through the TSA Requirements”
Aaron Turner, BioConvergence

“Is Six Sigma Process Capability Achievable in Controlled Environment Logistics?”
Daniel J. Littlefield, Modality Solutions LLC,

“Other Challenges in Controlled-Environment Logistics: Is Temperature Control All We Need?”
Gary M. Hutchinson, Amgen

“Supply Chain Logistics”
Nathan Collins, Russell Publishing

“Supplier Diversity: Gaining Momentum”

Eric Marr, Diversity Accords

“Supply Chains based on Collaborative Partnerships “

Janet Carminati, Ph.D.,  BioConvergence and Michel Pautrat, Creapharm

“Introduction to Indiana Supplier Insight”

Lisa Laughner, Conexus

“Research Topics in Cold Chain Management:  Tell the Professors What You Would Like Them to Research!”
Prof. Vicki Smith-Daniels, Indiana University Kelley School of Business and
Prof. Mohan V. Tatikonda, Indiana University Kelley School of Business

“Integrating Track-and-Trace and E-Pedigree into Distribution Processes”

Nick Basta, Pharmaceutical Commerce

Speaker Line-up Finalized

Please see the event agenda for a complete line-up of speakers. We will be posting bios and photos as we receive them.

Indianapolis Airport Authority Unveils 30 Year Plan

February 18, 2011 – News Release

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) Board today approved a 30-year land use and development strategic plan for its airport system. The plan focuses on leveraging land assets for increased revenue as well as integration with multi-jurisdictional economic development efforts around Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and its reliever airport properties, including the former Speedway Airport.

The approval comes nearly one year after the authority entered into a contract with aviation planning consultants, Landrum & Brown, on March 19, 2009. The plan developed by Landrum & Brown (L&B) includes IAA’s property in and near IND as well as its five general aviation facilities in the greater Indianapolis area.

The plan identifies seven development zones at Indianapolis International, with 50 distinct development sites. By 2040, when the development is expected to be complete, revenue projections range from $30 to $63 million annually.

The 50-page plan will be posted in its entirety, along maps and graphics of potential development, online at indianapolisairport.com and landinsight.org.  Please visit one of these Web sites for complete details.

Having a long-range plan for smart growth and planned aviation development has been a top priority for John D. Clark, IAA’s executive director & CEO. Clark arrived in Indianapolis to lead central Indiana’s largest airport system in 2009.

“I’m very pleased with the outcome. Throughout the process, we had the opportunity to engage key business executives, community leaders, and municipal officials representing communities adjacent to our properties. We had interaction with homeowners and members of the general public,” Clark reported.

The plan is a dynamic set of guidelines that Clark said will direct the authority’s efforts as future development and opportunities for public/private partnerships are explored.

Highlights & key findings

Whenever and wherever practicable, IAA will return designated property developed for non-aviation uses to the local tax rolls of the jurisdiction in which the land is located.

• Private sector development expertise and third-party financing will be sought.
• Long-term leasing of designated non-aviation property is preferred although certain property may be sold.
• IAA will establish a minimum return on investment for related capital expenditures, including land leased for non-aviation development.
• Incentives for development, including those offered in cooperation with other interested municipal and governmental entities will be considered.
• Airport funds used for infrastructure improvements will be consistent with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policies for revenue diversion. Funds used will apply comply with other applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Multi-jurisdictional collaboration and cooperation will be pursued so that all IAA projects help foster, encourage, promote, and facilitate regional development consistent with key economic drivers and initiatives throughout central Indiana.
• Development standards that include design, construction, environmental, and other key considerations will be established and followed.
• The plan will continue to be refined and improved over time for maximum benefit and efficiency for both IAA and communities adjacent to its properties. Aviation demand and capacity at IND

The forecast produced by L&B indicates commercial passenger and cargo operations at IND over the next 30 years will nearly double.

Key findings include:

• By 2040, total enplanements will average 7.2 million or a total of more than 14 million passengers served annually. Projected growth for passenger enplanements is 1.5 to 2.6 percent annually.
• By 2040, a projected 1.7 million metric tons of cargo will be handled at IND, up from about 900,000 metric tons in 2009. The bulk of this growth will be led by FedEx for an annual growth rate of 1.7 to 2.7 percent.

Development at IND
A major focus of the plan is managed development of an Indianapolis “aerotropolis” that would be created through innovative public/private partnerships. In its simplest sense, an aerotropolis is a strategically planned, fully integrated urban development that drives economic development throughout a defined geographical area.

A central airport “city” comprised of landside and airside passenger, cargo, and aviation service facilities in addition to hotels, conference centers, offices, and similar enterprises  would be positioned at the heart of an Indianapolis aerotropolis. It would be encircled by a roadway that “rings” the airport proper.

Outside the ring, defined clusters of development such as office parks, industrial parks, light manufacturing companies, warehousing and distribution facilities, entertainment complexes, educational and medical centers, and other enterprises would be developed.

These clusters would radiate outward along major interstate and rail corridors for up to 20 miles in all directions.

Primary development considerations include:

• Preserving the integrity of IND infrastructure, facilities, and operating environment.
• Developing an airport roadway system that separates heavy trucks from regular vehicular traffic, with dedicated access and egress for trucking and rail.
• Separation of passenger and office/business activities from airfield cargo and logistics operations.
• Ensuring noise and emission-sensitive commercial and residential developments are sited appropriately.
• Preference for cluster rather than strip development along airport transportation corridors with sufficient green space between clusters.

Based on L&B’s findings, four primary areas for development near IND were identified:

• Logistics—Based in large part on success of FedEx operations at IND, the airport is suited for development that would leverage existing synergies for logistics and logistics-related activities.
• Retail and commercial support—Land adjacent to IND’s passenger terminal is suitable for restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, and consumer services. Demand for such services will increase as passenger and cargo volumes grow. Employees working at and near IND would also utilize these services.
• Technology and education—IND is suited for a campus-like environment supporting academic centers of excellence offering education and research programs in logistics, aviation technology, and related areas.
• Conservation and sustainability—Land set aside for conservation purposes offers opportunities for recreation, wildlife preservation, and unique environmental concepts like solar farms.

Defined zones for development IND
Airport facilities, functions, geography, planning constraints, environmental issues, engineering considerations, and existing and prospective infrastructure led L&B to create seven distinct zones for development.

• Zone 1—IND gateway surrounding new airport complex along access roads
• Zone 2—On-airport land offering access to airside facilities
• Zone 3—Future aviation reserves located between I-70 and SR 67
• Zone 4—Old airport complex east of airfield located along High School Road
• Zone 5—Area north of the airfield bordered by Perimeter Rd and Washington St.
• Zone 6—Land west of airport between West Perimeter and Ronald Reagan Pkwy.
• Zone 7—Largely conservation parcels southwest of I-70

According to Clark, development within each zone will be prioritized according to IAA’s 2010-15 strategic plan.
Types of development suited for each zone

“Right now, one of our top priorities is Zone 2 and development of air cargo facilities such as a multi-tenant, climate-controlled building where planes would taxi inside to offload time- and temperature-sensitive products. Refrigerated trucks could be loaded from a dock area and then hit the interstate for distribution,” Clark said.

Other priority zones for development at IND, are Zones 1, 4, and 6, he added.

These types of development have been identified as most suitable for each zone:

• Zone 1—Retail, hospitality, and office
• Zone 2—Air cargo, aviation logistics, general aviation support
• Zone 3—Development for future third runway and aviation logistics operations
• Zone 4—Aviation logistics, industrial/office mixed use
• Zone 5—Technology and education, aviation and air cargo support
• Zone 6—Transportation links, retail, hospitality, office
• Zone 7—Conservation, retail, light industrial, build-to-suit office

Aviation demand and capacity at general aviation facilities
Activity at IAA’s five general aviation facilities—Eagle Creek Airpark, Downtown Heliport, Hendricks County Airport, Metropolitan Airport, and Mt. Comfort Airport—will continue to be mainly utilized by recreational users and air-taxi operations and serve as a fixed base for medium to large corporate aircraft.

• The growth rate for based aircraft at these facilities is estimated at 1.3 percent annually and growth in aircraft operations increase about 1.7 percent annually.
• There is limited opportunity for aviation growth at Metropolitan Airport, which will continue to serve recreational and small corporate users.
• There is good potential for development at Mt. Comfort Airport, with space for expansion of the existing runway and taxiway system for larger corporate users.
• Hendricks County Airport has space and opportunity to expand, but is likely to retain its largely recreational focus for the next 30 years.
• Eagle Creek Airpark is limited in its ability to expand but will continue to serve recreational and small corporate users.
• The Downtown Heliport will continue to serve its unique users, which include medical, law enforcement, government, and news media operators.

Source: Indianapolis Airport Authority

Make Your Hotel Reservations Early

We are pleased to be able to use the 4-diamond facilities at University Place Conference Center on the campus of IUPUI. If you plan to stay overnight, please plan now to make your reservations!

standard room (single occupancy): $149/night + tax
(double occupancy): $169/night +tax

For reservations, please call 1-800-627-2700, select Option #1 and identify yourself as part of the Midwest Healthcare Supply Chain Conference. Reservations must be made by 5:00pm on April 17.  Please reserve now!

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