HomeAvoid Hidden CostsAug 20th, 2013Companies in this articleNoscoHomeThe Logistics of Pivoting from B2B to B2CThe pandemic has brought swift surges to e-commerce and D2C sales. How can a traditionally B2B company quickly pivot to the B2C market during these times?HomeRegister for the Return of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPOAfter more than a year without in-person trade shows, attendee registration is now underway for the only comprehensive packaging and processing trade show in the world in 2021.Take5Expedite Med Device Approval with FDA’s New ProgramMedical device manufacturers can potentially speed review by testing to recognized standards performed at a list of FDA-accredited labs released in April 2021. Watch this Take Five video to learn more.Packaging/Filling2021 PDA Annual Meeting: Trend RoundupThe Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) virtual conference offered plenty of new perspectives in aseptic filling, flexible facilities, and more.HomeThe First Step to Increasing CybersecurityThere are a number of straightforward and understandable steps companies can take to protect their operations from cyberattacks. The first is to analyze operational vulnerabilities.HomeEnter AmeriStar Competition For Package Design: Deadline May 21AmeriStar entries are accepted across 17 categories, and include three special top awards: Best of Show Award, Sustainable Packaging Award, and Design Excellence Award. Here's your chance to gain recognition for your innovative package design.HomeA New Model for Digitizing Supply Chain OperationsGlobal supply chain leaders are collaborating to shape and transform next generation digital supply chain networks.Sustainability30 Sustainability Stories in Healthcare PackagingIn honor of Earth Month, we round up thirty stories of varying lengths and topics in life sciences and personal care packaging sustainability.Packaging/FillingBess Pro Creates Small Batch System for Powder Filling LineTurnkey system to improve vial filling from manual and lab-scale to up to 200 vials/min provided in only 10 months despite the pandemic.HomeLive at the ELC: OEMs Can Monetize Predictive MaintenancePredictive maintenance is an emerging technology for packaging and processing equipment that has the potential to disrupt the OEM business model.HomeLive at the ELC: Economic Forecast for Brands Timing Their Packaging Machinery ProcurementThe U.S. and global economies are poised for a long period of expansion, meaning more consumer spending power and top line growth for brands, but also higher input prices for CPGs, including materials, machinery, and labor.Take5Pre-Fabricated POD for Filling? Don’t Overlook One Key Topic | Modular: The Modern Way of Manufacturing InjectablesIf you’re implementing a pre-fabricated POD at your facility, this Take Five video answers why you can’t overlook space for support systems. Also covered: As injectables increase, they become more customized, requiring modular, future-proof equipment.HomeOrganic Baby Shampoo & Conditioner Brand is Latest of its Ilk to Go All-In for AluminumNature’s Baby Organics is another recent entry in the shift away from plastic, and toward aluminum, for packaging of personal care and bath products, particularly specialty products with elements like vegan, organic, or cruelty-free.Business IntelligenceData and AI Accelerate Digital Transformation in PharmaThe PDA Annual Meeting emphasized the growing need for pharma manufacturing facilities to become digitalized to improve productivity, open the door to further technologies, and make the most of the ‘digitally native’ workforce.CannabisCANnabis or CAN’Tabis: Where is Cannabis Heading Amid New Administration?Listen in as Healthcare Packaging's director of editorial content talks new directions for cannabis regulation, packaging updates, consumer behavior, and more.RegulatoryDemystifying FDA’s ASCA on Biocompatibility for Expedited ReviewLive from MD&M BIOMEDigital: Medical device manufacturers can potentially speed review by testing to recognized standards performed at accredited labs.Package designMedical Product Changes Stemming from User Centered DesignLive from MD&M BIOMEDigital: a startup, a consultancy, and a large brand owner talk about how interacting with end users changed their medical device and machinery designs.HomeCybersecurity 101: The Difference Between IT and OT AttacksThere are two categories of cyberattacks, but they can create a bridge to one another, creating a potential avenue for cybercriminals to access the organization.Take55 Tips To Improve Your Remote/Hybrid AuditsWhether you’re a manufacturer or contract organization, audits are a key part of ensuring quality. Don’t overlook these tips from our 'Take Five with HCP' video when switching from in-person supplier audits to virtual or hybrid audits in the pandemic.Cold chain/temperature controlMechanical Testing for Passive Thermal Coolers: Practical Q&A for Life SciencesLive from ISTA’s TempPack: Experts discuss acceptance criteria guidance, payload selection, actual product versus placebo, testing multiple product configurations, and more.
