Distribution, package testing, cold chainReports 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 shipmentsKnowing 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 shipmentsCornstarch-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 findingsThe 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 swingsUsed 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 costsThird-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 UPSPackage 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 UPSAt 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 packagingDamage 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 shipmentsIn 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 creativityFifteen 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 awardInaugural 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 distributionOne 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 * indicates a sponsored article that was submitted directly to this Web site by the supplier, and was not handled by the Healthcare Packaging editorial staff. Healthcare Packaging may share your contact information with our sponsors, as detailed in our Privacy Policy. Healthcare Packaging will not share your information with a sponsor whose content you have not reviewed. |
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