Hometest cpOct 19th, 2016asdfHomeHand Sanitizer Spike Here to StayU.K. co-packers’ association reports that inquiries for personal care items rocketed by more than 500% shortly after the coronavirus lockdown was implemented.Logistics/supply chainInnovative Therapies Demand Data and Risk Management in Supply ChainGene and cell therapies delivered to patients struggling for their lives further complicate an already complicated supply chain. Data and analytics throughout the process are essential to maintaining the integrity needed.Package design2020 Healthcare Package Design GalleryMonths and years go into designing an over-the-counter package to ensure the consumer can safely use it, often in mere seconds.HomeReverse Engineering the OrganizationA new book reveals how “future-back” thinking—defining what the company will look like decades from now and working backwards—can encourage innovative ideas that will create breakthrough growth.Package designStudy Evaluates Benefits of Atmosphere Control in BlistersCompanies partnered to (1) compare the efficacy of Activ-Blister packaging configurations with cold-form foil in maintaining the stability of a model tableted drug product and (2) compare results to an Accelerated Stability Assessment Program study.Logistics/supply chainClimate Change Interest Isn’t Ideology, It’s EconomicsEconomics is the new driver of climate change initiatives, according to Reusable Packaging Association. Attention to packaging selection and management can not only help reduce negative sustainability impacts, but also create new value streams.RegulatoryMed Devices and the FDA: Extended Deadline, Worker SafetyIn extending UDI compliance dates for low-risk products, FDA cited challenges related to COVID-19. CDRH also issued recommendations for personnel safety in med device manufacturing.HomePackaging Pros Bullish on Security & Salary Despite UncertaintyPackaging seems insulated from much of the economic fallout of COVID-19, though not everyone is fairing equally. Women, for instance, seem to be entering the industry, and soon should be matriculating into higher salaried positions left by retiring men.HomeMoxie Cannabis Makes Move from Plastic to Paper—at a CostCompany replaces plastic and paper sleeves for its range of cannabis products with more costly FSC-certified, chlorine-free paper, as part of its vision to become the first fully-integrated, carbon-negative cannabis company.COVID-19Healthcare Counterfeiters Flourish During COVID-19Healthcare Packaging's Keren Sookne makes her unPACKed with PMMI debut with PPE shortages, the potential for a vaccine and fake COVID-19 tests dominating the mainstream news.Labeling/PrintingCBD Line Uses NFC for Consumer Trust, EducationIntelligent packaging brings transparency to a crowded industry, offering education often missing in the CBD and cannabis sector.HomeCannabis Branding - an Uphill Battle?Between the fight for precious retail shelf space, and a consumer selection process that is based mostly on cost and quality, cannabis brand loyalty may be a struggle to find.Cannabis6 Considerations for Automating Cannabis FillingFrom maintenance and certification to new data technologies, there’s a lot to think about when purchasing filling and capping equipment.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.Package designTampons in an Ice Cream Pint Make a Whimsical StatementFeminine care company Rael launches a unique recyclable carton in stores and online.HomePackaging Robotics PlaybookThis new playbook from Packaging World showcases the trends, case studies, and how-to tips to help you make the best possible robot purchasing and application decisions for your operation.HomeRecycling Takes Another Hit During Pandemic, Part IIThe Coronavirus pandemic is creating a growing waste crisis even as we see images of the earth’s environment clearing from less pollution. A few months into the crisis, and the numbers are staggering.HomeVirtual FAT Guidelines from OpXThe OpX Leadership Network releases best practices and leadership guidelines for executing virtual factory acceptance tests (vFATs), to address the changing operational landscape brought on by COVID-19.PharmaceuticalReady-to-Use and Development Services Grow with Injectables MarketChallenges around injectable products include regulatory requirements, pricing pressures, and an increasingly complex industry landscape.COVID-19Q&A: MIT Operations Researcher Talks COVID-19 Vaccination HurdlesAn expert discusses some of the environmental, research, and packaging concerns in supplying populations with a COVID-19 vaccine.
