
Life Science Success
On this podcast, you'll find interviews with high-performing successful individuals in Life Sciences. On a weekly basis, we cover their proven methods, principles, strategies, and mindsets to implement new technologies that scale to meet the needs of people in our world.
Life Science Success
Logistics & Leadership in Life Sciences: A Chat with Artug Acar
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Don Davis PhD, MBA
In this episode of Life Science Success, host Don interviews Artug Akar, Chief Operating Officer at Mercury, about his journey from mechanical engineering in Turkey to leading logistics transformation in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Artug shares insights on the complexities and challenges of logistics, particularly cold chain management, during the pandemic. They also discuss Mercury's innovative digital transformation initiatives in logistics, such as AI and blockchain. Artug emphasizes the importance of trust, empathy, and leading by example in leadership, along with the benefits of growing and supporting team members. This episode is brought to you by D3 Digital Media Marketing.
00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:33 Sponsor Message: D3 Digital Media Marketing
01:21 Interview with Artug Akar: Transforming Logistics in Life Sciences
01:53 Artug Akar's Background and Journey
03:30 Impact of the Pandemic on Mercury
06:08 Mercury's Role in Healthcare and Life Sciences
08:58 Challenges and Innovations in Cold Chain Logistics
12:16 Digital Transformation and Future Projects at Mercury
14:58 Leadership and Personal Insights from Artug Akar
25:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts