Logistics/Distribution | Healthcare Packaging

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FDA Town Halls on COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests

The FDA is working to support the expansion of safe and accurate COVID-19 testing, while monitoring for counterfeit tests such as those seized at LAX. As companies move quickly, brand protection should not be overlooked.

Tim Debus, president and CEO of the Reusable Packaging Association presenting at PACK EXPO East.

Sustainability and the Economy

In the circular economy there is a growing need for durability in product packaging. Not only could a model of packaging reuse help the environment, but, when done right, it could also be financially effective for manufacturers.

Circular Supply Chain and the Reusable Packaging Association

Circularity and reusable packaging systems will be the topic of RPA’s free 2-hour educational program on May 20 in Atlanta, GA, following the Circularity 20 conference.

The Toronto network station joins Pelican BioThermal’s growing system of more than 100 network stations and drop points around the world.

Pelican BioThermal Opens Toronto Network Station

Formerly a drop point for rental customers, the Crēdo on Demand network station will service cold chain shipping rentals for the growing Canadian pharmaceutical industry.

Chester “Chip” Davis, Jr. appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of HDA.

Healthcare Distribution Alliance Names Chip Davis President and Chief Executive Officer

Davis’ Career in the Healthcare Industry Includes Corporate and Trade Association Leadership

Storms, fires, floods, even volcanic eruptions, are playing havoc with supply chain partners.

Weather Stresses Logistics

Responding to consumer demands to “get it to my doorstep in a day,” the nation’s supply chain leaders now have to adjust to crazy climate events around the globe. Reusable transport packaging could hold one key to a more sustainable future.

Combines GS1 2D Data Matrix, smart contracts, geolocation identification, and product biometrics tracking.

ACG Inspection: Blockchain-based Brand Protection Platform

Three-pronged systems set combines Blockchain, geo-location identification, and biometrics tracking through IIOT powered by AI for traceability and transparency.

The addition of NanoCool customers, market segments, and product technologies will enable Pelican BioThermal to expand its access to patients, laboratories, and others.

Pelican BioThermal Announces Acquisition of NanoCool

Acquisition brings together two innovators to offer improved global cold chain packaging systems.

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Take the 2020 IoPP Salary Survey!

The Institute of Packaging Professionals’ (IoPP) annual Salary Survey is the packaging industry’s definitive economic/employment survey. Packaging field professionals are invited to participate.

UPS Flight Forward, in partnership with Matternet, will launch the health campus delivery program to transport various medical products between health centers and labs by unmanned aerial vehicles.

UPS Expands Medical Drone Service to UCSD and Henry Schein

The service will transport various medical products and a number of drone delivery use cases will be tested.

To expand on the companies’ abilities in the clinical trial and commercial 3PL space, World Courier and ICS will create a single partner for manufacturers

Unified Systems Improve Customer Experience, Speed of Innovation, and Patient Outcomes

Integration of partners offers enhanced global capabilities for product journeys end-to-end, such as a cryogenic supply chain.

ISTA Pharma Committee set to release its OQ best practice guideline.

Q&A: The New OQ Standard for Reusable Pharma Shippers

Increased demand for reusable passive thermal packaging systems has led to a need for industry standardization. Learn how pharma companies and suppliers are coming together to streamline adoption—and how you can benefit.

Sovereign implemented serialization and aggregation on all three configurations of packaging lines at once.

CDMO Speeds its Line with Open-Source L4 Serialization System

With the serialization deadline approaching, Sovereign Pharmaceuticals implemented open-source software that allows the company to make their own changes and improve packaging efficiency.

Aptar Pharma will showcase their broad portfolio of drug delivery solutions at Pharmapack 2020

Aptar Pharma to Highlight Drug Delivery Solutions Portfolio and Expanded Services Offering at Pharmapack 2020

Phillips-Medisize’s manufacturing facility in Struer, Denmark will include a dedicated Manufacturing Development and Clinical build unit.

Phillips-Medisize Expands Clinical Manufacturing Capabilities to Serve Growing Drug Delivery Device Market

The company has repurposed its cleanroom to support late stage development of medium- and high-volume products and processes.

Willingness to diversify fuel use can become a competitive advantage for a business.

Facing Global Climate Crisis, 5 Logistics Questions to Ask

Companies shipping products, whether temperature-controlled or not, must start evaluating alternative energy sources sooner rather than later. Could this offer a competitive advantage?

Technology investments will focus on improvements in safety technology and efficiency.

Top Supply Chain Issues in 2020

Supply chain and logistics professionals will be focusing on labor issues and new technology in 2020, particularly those that improve safety and efficiency.

New E-Commerce Packaging Group Aims for Two-Way Dialog With Retailers

Several big brand owners have teamed up as the E-com Packaging Council in an effort to help steer the discussions with Amazon, Walmart, Target, and others.

Attilio Bellman, Director of Business Strategy for Antares Vision; Andrew Pietrangelo, President. North America for Antares Vision; Beasley Reece, CEO of NFLA; and Bart Oates, President of NFLA.

NFL Alumni Org Taps Pharma Traceability Technology for Member Outreach and Engagement

Track My Way platform provides data for ambassador and chapter membership campaigns.

Pharma Counterfeit Drug Market Growing by 20% Per Year

$200 Billion Pharma Counterfeit Drug Market Growing by 20% Per Year

This alarming growth is twice the rate of the legitimate pharmaceutical market, and accounts for 2.5% of the total global pharma market.

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Case and Pallet Packaging Under A Serialization Mandate

Capturing high quality aggregation data during the case-packing and palletization operation is essential to efficient operations under a serialization mandate. And what happens when aggregation data is inaccurate?

UPS and CVS partner for first residential drone deliveries for prescription medicines.

CVS and UPS Complete Their First Prescription Drone Delivery to Customers

The Nov. 1 flights included a delivery to a patient with limited mobility. Will the service boost much-needed healthcare access for rural communities?