DDN Executive to Discuss Critical Aspects of Successful Cold Chain Partnerships at Global Forum 

Larry Sweeney, Cheif Operations Officer of DDN, will present \"Critical Aspects of a Successful Temperature Control Logistics Partnership: A Checklist to Challenge your 3PL\" at the International Quality & Productivity Center\'s (IQPC) Cold Chain and

Prior to joining DDN, Sweeney was Senior Director, Distribution and Logistics, for Genzyme Corp., a manufacturere of pharmaceuticals, biologicals, medical devices and genetic/diagnostic testing, based in Framinghma, Mass.  In that role, Sweeney oversaw the strategic planning and management of all distribution, transportation, import/export, customs compliance and third-party logistics partner activities worldwide for 10 years.

During the conference, Sweeney will use real examples to illustrate how businesses can get the most out of their third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships and enusre htat the right experts, systems and solutions are in place to handle their products safely and efficiently.

His presentation will include a checklist to guide clients in selecting a 3PL appropriate for them.  The checklist includes information about:

• Data loggers and shipment monitoring
• Selection of transportation mode
• Selection of packagin
• Facility validation
• Facility audits, certifications
• Regulators\' expectations
• Employee training

DDN, based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., is the largest privately-held provider of outsourced channel managemenbt and business services to the life science industry, offers a suite of serviecs that include warehousing, IT services, order-to-cash, logistics, distribution, returns and quality assurance.