HomeJourdan's Test ArticleJourdan's Test ArticleMar 12th, 2018Jourdan's Test Article Zanzy Edit TestPackage designAnnual Design Gallery Reflects ‘Natural’ and Calm WishesFrom our May/June issue: We take a look at what’s new in OTC design, plus news on the reshoring, traceability, and cannabis fronts.Take5GSK Cuts Advil Bottles’ Plastic by 20% with New TechGSK implemented a new resin technology that offers similar protection to existing bottles while using less plastic and remaining recyclable. Learn more in this Take Five with Healthcare Packaging video.Package designAnnual OTC Package Design Gallery: Part 3Each year, Healthcare Packaging evaluates an array of over-the-counter product packaging designs, assessing the pros and cons from a user perspective.Package designAnnual OTC Package Design Gallery: Part 2Each year, Healthcare Packaging evaluates an array of over-the-counter product packaging designs, assessing the pros and cons from a user perspective.Package designAnnual OTC Package Design Gallery: Part 1Each year, Healthcare Packaging evaluates an array of over-the-counter product packaging designs, assessing the pros and cons from a user perspective.Packaging/FillingProvident Nutraceutical Increases Production Through New Complete Bottling LineComplete bottling line from BellatRx–from unscrambling to labeling–owes its success to outstanding customer care and augmented reality software.HomeIs Your Supply Chain a Key Part of Your Brand Sustainability Plan?According to speakers at Natural Products Expo West, one of the most powerful tools a company has to reduce their climate impact is to engage their supply chain.COVID-19Rapid-Response Packaging Development Aids Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines and Test KitsTrays, inserts, tubs, and lids were developed in mere days, compared to the traditional weeks or months. The companies had to navigate shortages in resin supply due to COVID-19 and Texas storms.Take5Mechanical Testing for Passive Thermal CoolersLive from ISTA’s TempPack: Experts discuss damage and acceptance criteria guidance, payload selection, actual product versus placebo, testing multiple product configurations, and more on Take Five with Healthcare Packaging.HomeNew Nivea Jars are Made from Bio-based Forestry ByproductBeiersdorf debuts polypropylene jars for its Nivea face cream that are made from tall oil—a byproduct of the forestry industry—to create petroleum-free, certified renewable plastic packaging.Business IntelligenceQuotables and Stats: Health System Cyber Attacks, Vaccine Lottery, and MoreA shocking percentage of companies interviewed stated they had no idea where in their organization sensitive data was located and had no knowledge as to whether or not it was secure...HomeIoPP Announces Winners of the 2021 Packaging Education Scholarship FundEach year, the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) awards over $10,000 in scholarships to students studying packaging or a related field.HomePlastic-Free Deodorant & Body Care Refill System LaunchedA reusable aluminum case from Grove Collaborative is refilled with deodorant and body care balm sticks, also packaged in aluminum.SustainabilityGSK’s Head of Sustainability on Advil Bottles’ 20% Plastic ReductionThe new material will reduce the amount of plastic in the environment by nearly 500,000 pounds. Sarah McDonald: “It was about seven years of work behind the scenes together with our partners on the materials side and on the manufacturing molding side.”Traceability/SerializationPharma Supply Chain: Master Data Exchange in 2021The exchange of data needs to move from today’s manual processes to automated operations. Experts recap current progress, challenges, and what a “happy path” looks like.HomeUnilever Will Launch Recyclable Toothpaste TubeHomeOEMs Play Larger Role in Manufacturing Industry CybersecuritySince OEMs also serve manufacturing clients who are themselves vulnerable to cyberattack, there are a few extra considerations to be aware of with regard to cybersecurity.Take5Digital Transformation Breakdown at the 2021 PDA Annual MeetingThe benefits of data collection, management techniques, and practices took center stage in a number of sessions at the 2021 Parenteral Drug Administration Annual Meeting. Learn about the latest developments from PDA's meeting in this Take Five video.HomeAttract and Retain a Quality Workforce, Insights with Gardner Carrick at PMMI’s ELCNAM and MI programs and research bring information into labor outreach efforts and retention of a diverse, quality workforce.Traceability/SerializationPerspective: Inventory Management in the Hot SeatRFID labels are changing the way hospitals track and dispense drugs—will the benefits cause a demand surge for connected packaging? In other sectors, tracking inventory is key to preventing production bottlenecks.
