Distribution, package testing, cold chain

Reports on the primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging used for temperature-sensitive drugs, biologics, and medical devices, including warehousing, logistics, and transporation.

Taking a cost-effective approach to drug and biologic shipments

Knowing your product’s stability requirements, distribution temperature and humidity factors, and your risk tolerances are critical in successful shipments of temperature-sensitive products....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | July 15, 2010

Biodegradable foam protects Sandoz’s shipments

Cornstarch-based foam within shipping coolers provides insulation properties and environmental benefits at a cost comparable to the EPS material it replaces....

Sustainability/environmental | July 7, 2010

Blister pack tester

• Trace900 Blister and Package tester safely and quickly tests packages for leak tightness down to 7 micron channels • self-contained tester replaces methylene blue dunking method • uses Helium as a tracer gas; exposes samples to a slight vacuum...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | July 1, 2010

Water vapor transmission rate tester

• PERMATRAN-W® Model 3/33 Plus WVTR testing unit achieves precise temperature and relative humidity quickly and accurately • tests WVTR of films and finished flexible and/or rigid plastic-based packaging • Model 3/33 series offer automatic RH via new software interface;...

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | June 29, 2010

Laboratory refrigerators

• provide temperature displays at eye level that are easy to monitor • permit choice of Auto defrost or Manual defrost • alarms and chart recorders provide easy recordkeeping; choice of legs, levelers, or casters to fit your lab Tovatech/Norlake...

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | June 23, 2010

Healthcare reform, regulations, and cost issues top survey findings

The 2010 UPS ‘Pain in the (Supply) Chain healthcare survey also reports that 52% of respondents now use environmentally friendly packaging while another 20% are actively considering plans to do so....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | June 22, 2010

Shape-maintaining thermal brick pack

• IcePak Brick phase at 0° C and offer thermal performance of gel packs, yet maintain their shape even after they’re frozen • employ 4-mil polyethylene film; each brick is vacuum-sealed to insure consistent dimensional tolerance • available in custom...

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | June 3, 2010

Reusable shipper prevents unwanted product temperature swings

Used to maintain and control temperatures of vaccines, blood, and biologics during transit....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | May 26, 2010

Using market intelligence to cut shipping costs

Third-party supply chain expertise can help medical and pharmaceutical manufacturers negotiate and reduce shipping expenses....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | May 19, 2010

Video: Vibration table testing at UPS

Package lab manager Quint Marini demonstrates a vertical vibration table conducting an ISTA 3A small parcel test simulation at the UPS Package Design and Testing Lab in Addison, IL....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | May 11, 2010

Video: Temperature/humidity chamber testing at UPS

At the 7,100 sq-ft UPS Package Design and Testing Lab in Addison, IL. package lab manager Quint Marini describes how pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical customers use the carrier’s test lab for temperature and humidity testing procedures....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | May 11, 2010

Wider-width hybrid cushioning system

• AirSpeed® HC Ultra creates cushioning that is 50% wider than the company’s standard AirSpeed HC unit • produces 18-in.-wide pads from 24-inch rollstock; typical perforation preset is every 7 in., but can be modified •hybrid cushioning uses multiple air...

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | May 6, 2010

Video: Work Wonders with UPS Healthcare*

Take a quick 3-minute video tour of UPS's Healthcare warehousing and distribution solutions. Understand scale and scope versus in-house or other 3PL providers. Special focus on compliance and quality initiatives....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | May 6, 2010

Carrier sets ‘green’ standards for shipment packaging

Damage prevention, ‘right-sizing’, and materials form the focus of the Eco Responsible Packaging Program from UPS....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | April 28, 2010

Healthcare industry pallet shipper

• ThermoSafe® EF4100 pallet shipper with EasyLoc™ design is for use in the transport of high-value, temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical, biological, and vaccine products • includes self-supporting, light-weight insulated panels and minimal packing components for one-person assembly • payload capacity of at...

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | April 28, 2010

Monitoring distribution is critical for temperature-sensitive shipments

In this ‘Voice of the Experts’ Q&A, Healthcare Packaging talks with Dan Gagnon, director, Healthcare Logistics Strategy Group, UPS, about distribution factors, regulatory issues, and trends in temperature-sensitive shipping....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | April 19, 2010

10 reasons to add reusability to your thermal shipping container

• Consistent temperature stability: All panels contain the same material, allowing for proper and consistent temperature distribution throughout. Insulators containing high R-value allow for additional protection against BTUs....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | April 16, 2010

Kudos to kid-inspired cushioning creativity

Fifteen young inventors announced as semi-finalists in Bubble Wrap® brand cushioning’s 50th birthday....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | April 13, 2010

Amerisource Bergen, Pfizer earn HDMA award

Inaugural Distribution Management Award celebrates innovative business process improvements, rrading partner initiatives that benefit the healthcare supply chain....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | April 13, 2010

Considering phase-change materials in medical device distribution

One in a series of articles looking at presentation topics for the May 27 Healthcare Packaging Conference & Workshops event in Princeton, NJ....

Distribution, package testing, cold chain | April 9, 2010

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