INTERPHEX 2014 Featured New Roundtables, Speaker Presentations and Education Sessions
March 23, 2014
The 2014 edition of the International Pharmaceutical Expo (INTERPHEX), a show dedicated to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, had several new features at this year’s event.
The show, sponsored by the PDA (Parenteral Drug Association), was held March 18-20 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.
This year, more than 12,000 attendees had access to 650-plus exhibitors, getting a firsthand look at the latest technology, equipment and services.
"It's important for us to attend because this is the number one event of the year,” said Branden Morris, Director of Marketing at Masy Systems.
He added, “It gives us a great chance to meet and greet with existing customers as well as meet new ones.”
New to the show were a variety of new roundtable discussions and speaker presentations on the INTERPHEX Connects Innovation Stages.
Topics covered continuous manufacturing for solid dose drugs, high potency manufacturing, cleaning validation, and more.
PDA also produced the first-ever Education Program @INTERPHEX, featuring fresh ideas and sessions on the current industry trends and technologies.
Presentations throughout the three days encompassed everything from parenteral packaging to biopharmaceutical and sterile manufacturing.
Other events during the show included specialty forums, a case study series, workshops, and a student and young professionals program.
This year, INTERPHEX also was a contributor to the Health Science Industry Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to qualified graduate and undergraduate students pursuing health science related degrees at accredited colleges and universities in the U.S.
"While we are all focused on our own day jobs, we need to find the time to develop the talent in the industry," said Robert Lechich, director of Technical Operations for Pfizer Global Supply and part of the Scholarship Fund.
He added, "Our goal is to identify individuals that are worthy and train them to move into the industry – this is our opportunity to build the future."
The excitement from this year already has lead into next year, with exhibitors renewing more space for 2015 than at the end of last year's event. INTERPHEX 2015 will be held April 21-23 in New York City.
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.
Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.
Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.
The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.
MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.
MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.
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