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Sponsor April 19, 2010 | Edited by Jim Butschli

Watch Video: UPS Cold Chain Transportation

Watch as a UPS healthcare product manager discusses how UPS cold chain transportation can help ensure the quality of temperature-sensitive healthcare shipments.

Watch Video: Behind the Scenes of the UPS Package Lab

Healthcare manufacturers can take advantage of the UPS Package Lab to design and test packages and ensure they will withstand the rigors of transportation. UPS engineers simulate in-transit scenarios and can use temperature and humidity chambers for testing temperature-sensitive product packaging.

Watch Video: Moving Controlled Substances

Listen to a UPS expert on UPS's approach to managing the movement of controlled substances. In addition to providing storage and distribution solutions, UPS can recommend best practices on packaging guidelines for package strength, and even packaging appearance, to meet security considerations.

Take Control of Temperature- Sensitive Shipments with UPS Proactive ResponseSM

UPS Proactive ResponseSM uses a sophisticated monitoring engine to keep an eye on your temperature-sensitive products around the clock. If your shipment cannot be delivered as scheduled, our dedicated agents can initiate service recovery procedures based upon your unique requirements.

Read the Case Study: Building a More Flexible Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Learn how UPS worked with a large pharmaceutical company to build a more flexible supply chain. Solutions include distribution space in UPS's Healthcare Logistics Center, pick and pack services with information inserts, small package and freight transportation, all with visibility to inventory status and movement.

TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY-SENSITIVE DISTRIBUTION

How to avoid and respond to FDA 483 letters

With FDA 483 letters expected to increase this year, reflecting the agency's recent staff expansion, this report advises how to avoid and respond to public FDA criticisms-Form 483 Letters-for temperature, humidity and other controlled environments.

GSMS moves ahead of the e-Pedigree curve

Healthcare Packaging ConferenceA software-based system coupled with RFID technology helps Golden State Medical Supply gain a competitive edge in pharmaceutical distribution...

10 reasons to add reusability to your thermal shipping container

From consistent temperature stability to increased durability to reducing the number of shipping containers, here's a list of 10 solid benefits to consider...

Temperature-controlled packaging for biopharmaceuticals and the cold chain

Pfizer's director of global packaging technology, Geoffrey Glauser, will offer a case history on the operational qualification of an active heating and cooling air cargo container, and discuss the regulatory environment related to temperature-controlled packaging at the May 27 Healthcare Packaging Conference & Workshops event in Princeton, NY...

Considering phase-change materials in medical device distribution

Learning your distribution environment and understanding the methodologies behind distribution simulation are important. Also, a look at phase-change materials in temperature-controlled package design...

Protective packaging study points to gains for insulated shippers

A new study from the Freedonia Group says U.S. demand for protective packaging will grow to $5.2 billion in 2014. It predicts solid gains for insulated shippers for pharmaceutical and biologic shipments where temperature control is vital...

NEW Products

MATERIAL

Pallet load shipper

  • Repak 120 pallet load shipper is constructed to offer superior thermal performance for the lifescience industries
  • tested against robust summer and winter profiles, it's designed to maintain 2° to 8° C for up to 120 hours
  • available with a wood or reusable plastic pallet; designed with Re-usable Ice-Pak™ HDPE refrigerant packs

Cryopak

MACHINE

Vial filling and closing machine

  • MHI 2020 machine handles liquid pharmaceuticals in small batches; ideal for clinical trials and pilot production
  • accomodates multiple dosing systems without the need to retool for added efficiency; performs in-process checkweighing
  • auto-adjust functionality provides production parameter management without manual adjustments and its linear design contributes to a small footprint

Bosch Packaging Technology

Upcoming events:

Packaging Automation Forum
Driving profit through controls and integration technology. Produced by Packaging World and Automation World. May 4 at the InterContinental Chicago O'Hare, Rosemont, IL

Shelf Impact!'s Package Design Workshops
One-day workshops teach package design strategies that incorporate today's retail and consumer preferences. Spring Workshops in Minneapolis and New York City, plus four more locations in 2010.

Packaging Summit 2010
The Packaging Summit 2010 - where packaging's leaders come together. May 18-19 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL.

Healthcare Packaging Conference & Workshops
Packaging strategies and solutions for pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare products. Breakout workshops offer relevance, optimal education for attendees. Hyatt Regency Princeton, NJ on May 27.

Healthcare Packaging Conference

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