HomeDoug Test Article 0deckheadMay 24th, 2018bodySustainabilityReusable Packaging and HygieneThe latest article from The Inner Loop, the Reusable Packaging Association's blog which explores the impact of reusable packaging on our planet - and our lives.HomeTechnology Steps Forward for Social DistancingAs more manufacturers are allowed to resume production amid the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping their workers distanced will be key to keeping them healthy. Here are some innovations to help achieve that.Cold chain/temperature controlOpen ISTA Pharma Committee MeetingVirtual meeting to be held Wednesday, Jun 10 from 11:00am - 1:00pm EST.HomeSustainability in Secondary Packaging LinesSecondary packaging lines need greater precision when handling materials with variances in content and weight, according to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence.Package designHuman Factors Expert Interprets Nurses’ WishesWhether in the healthcare setting or the home, an end user may desire one packaging feature, but actually need another.HomePackaging Post-PandemicNobody can measure with any real accuracy what impact Covid-19 will have on packaging. But what packaging professional wouldn’t value a glimpse into how things might look post-pandemic, especially if that glimpse comes from an experienced veteran?HomeLooking Ahead to New Packaging Material InnovationPackaging engineers and product developers must work together to create new sustainable initiatives in packaging material innovation.Cold chain/temperature controlTransport Bag Offers Pre-Hospital Blood Protection on Air AmbulancesAir ambulance operations manager: “The decision to start carrying blood products on board our helicopters and RRVs was a major one for the charity, one which has significantly improved the care that can be delivered to patients.”HomeFunction-Focused Rebrand for Wellness ShotsOrganic energy shot company Ethan’s redesigns the labels for its 2-oz shots to clearly convey the occasion of use for each as well as emphasize the flavor and ingredient profiles.HomeEconomic Outlook: 2020 and BeyondDiscussing the current economic outlook amidst a “double black swan event,” Alex Chausovsky of ITR Economics presented “Guidance in an Uncertain Economy” last week as part of PMMI’s Executive Leadership Conference.Traceability/SerializationResearch Highlights Two in Five Hospitals Lack Formal Drug Diversion ProgramsAccording to the study on drug diversion in the U.S., almost 9 in 10 healthcare professionals say they have met or know someone who has diverted drugs.HomeBIC Uses Plastic Packaging Materials to Produce PPEGlobal CPG BIC gears up to produce 2,000 medical-grade face shields per day at its Connecticut facility, using plastic packaging materials and scrap plastic from its lighter products.COVID-19Quick Hits: FDA OKs First At-Home Saliva Test for COVID-19The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the diagnostic test.Labeling/PrintingSanofi Clinical Trial Benefits from Compact, Multi-Lingual Booklet LabelSpecialty Label for Needle Protection System in International Phase III Trial.HomeSmart Supplement Shipper is Letterbox-Friendly, SustainableBrain health company Heights launches its D2C supplement product in a unique bottle and shipper made from bio-based materials that together measure less than one inch deep.Business IntelligenceHealthcare Market Equipment Investments Poised for Growth in 2021Personal care and pharmaceuticals /medical devices are two markets that, not surprisingly, are holding their own and even expecting growth during COVID-19.Logistics/supply chainStates Focus Legislation on Prescription Drug CostsThough attention has turned to COVID-19, state legislatures were already pivoting away from last year’s opioid legislation to address drug prices—an issue that requires the Healthcare Distribution Alliance to engage across all 50 states.HomeIt’s All About the Cost, Not the PriceJust like all change management, total cost of ownership is a journey that has transformational results when successfully implemented.HomeMachine Efficiency and the Impacts of Sustainable PackagingMany primary packaging lines are no longer dedicated to a single product as SKUs increase, impacting line efficiency. Sustainable material changes may also create challenges.Traceability/SerializationDSCSA and COVID-19How is the pandemic response impacting the complex and evolving national traceability goals for pharmaceuticals?
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