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Cold chain/temperature control
Liviri Bio Containers Are Designed for Cold-chain Shipping
Offer Dependability and Sustainability
Cold chain/temperature control
Peli BioThermal Crēdo ProEnvision™ Software Includes Additional Features
Logistics/supply chain
HDA’s Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition Honors Security Leaders
Supplier Submitted
Q&A on Earth Day: HDA’s Chip Davis Discusses Sector Sustainability
Sustainability
9 Sustainability Initiatives in Healthcare Packaging: Earth Day 2022
Traceability/Serialization
HDA Guidelines for Bar Coding in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Available
The document serves as a resource on the use of GS1 system data structures and symbologies to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act’s serialized product and data requirements.
Cold chain/temperature control
10 Temperature Monitor Qualification Considerations
From the 2022 ISTA Forum TempPack: Panelists discussed the latest on temperature recording device (TRD) qualification, including dry ice and LCD screens, probes that disconnect, and what to consider before selecting a shipper integrated with a TRD.
Sponsored
Tyvek Pouches Now Available: In Stock & Ready to Ship
Do you need sterile barrier pouches quickly to help cover low inventory? Don't let standard lead times slow you down. Expedited shipping is available with our Stock Pouch Program. Place your order.
Take Five
2022 ISTA Forum: Sustainability Highlights from Day 1
Live from ISTA Forum’s TempPack & TransPack: Transport packaging leaders offered tips and trends ranging from smart packaging to digitizing specification data to the need for educating consumers and regulators on the ramifications of packaging changes.
Logistics/supply chain
Aurobindo Pharma USA Increases Distribution Throughput and Performance with New Automated Warehouse System
When the generic pharmaceutical giant wanted to automate its U.S. nerve center, it sought an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) that boosted storage capacity by 450% and increased order fulfillment efficiency.
Logistics/supply chain
2022 HDA PCSC Educational Seminar in April
The educational event will take place April in Whippany, NJ, and will feature expert-led presentations, live demonstrations, as well as a keynote from transportation experts.
Sustainability
Sustainability & DTC: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Trends Shaping the Future
Discover pharmaceutical packaging changes spurred by consumer sustainability awareness and direct-to-consumer channels.
Logistics/supply chain
Injectables: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Trend Shaping the Future
Growth in injectables and customized medicines is reshaping production. Watch to discover industry predictions for injectables moving forward and how manufacturers are responding.
Cold chain/temperature control
Back to Basics: ISTA Standards 20 and 7E
The ISTA Pharma Committee recently held a virtual Technical Exchange to help shape the future of ISTA Standard 20 and 7E. Plus, a preview of the 2022 ISTA Forum's TempPack and training sessions taking place April 11-13 in San Diego, CA.
Logistics/supply chain
Previewing the 2022 ISTA Forum TransPack Sessions
The in-person event, taking place April 11-13 in San Diego, CA, will offer the latest in transport packaging and logistics. Check out the pre-Forum training sessions, too!
Traceability/Serialization
Rx Supply Chain Progressing on EPCIS Adoption for DSCSA, Yet Challenges Remain
HDA Research Foundation’s latest EPCIS Implementation Benchmarking Survey assesses industry progress of adopting GS1 Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) and trading partner plans for sending data.
Take Five
Solution for Expiry Labels, DtP, and Study Timelines Due to EU 536/2014 Clinical Trials Regulation
The new regulation improves many aspects of clinical preparation and activation but brings certain new challenges for sponsors.
Cold chain/temperature control
Self-Refrigerated, Cloud-Based Shipper Set to Tackle Return Logistics
Ember Technologies and Cardinal Health partnered on the shipper which offers unique ‘return to sender’ technology. Cardinal Health plans to launch a customer pilot for the Ember Cube in 2022.
Cold chain/temperature control
Annual ISTA Forum, Including TransPack & TempPack, Will Bring Together Global Transport Packaging Leaders to Focus on E-Commerce, Sustainability and More
The event will be held April 11 – 13 in San Diego, CA. ISTA has announced programming—check out the agenda!
Logistics/supply chain
Tips for Exporting Goods in 2022
Live from Natural Products Expo West: An international trade expert discusses why you need to know your buyers, what you can ship to a sanctioned country, insurance for sea cargo, and more.
Logistics/supply chain
EPA Proposes Stronger Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles to Promote Clean Air, Protect Communities, and Support Transition to Zero-Emissions Future
“These new standards will drastically cut dangerous pollution by harnessing recent advancements in vehicle technologies from across the trucking industry as it advances toward a zero-emissions transportation future,” says EPA Administrator Michael Regan.
Supplier News
Thermo Fisher Scientific Offers New Integrated Packaging, Distribution Services
The end-to-end solution combines cryogenic and cold chain logistics, serialization compliance, and global distribution for cell and gene therapy innovators.
Logistics/Distribution
FDA Issues Voluntary Recalls Final Guidance
The guidance will help companies prepare to quickly and effectively remove violative products from the market, as the agency urges companies to be “recall ready” to protect public health.
Supplier News
Cloudleaf Announces $26 Million in New Investment and Rebrand to ParkourSC
Leader in real-time digital supply chain operations lands further investments after continued 300% growth in both bookings and annual recurring revenue (ARR).
Traceability/Serialization
Antares Vision Group Global Tracking System Software Has New Upgrades
Guarantees aggregation data integrity and optimizes serialization
Supplier News
Tive, BlueBox Systems Create New Standards in Tracking Air Freight Shipments
The strategic partnership is aiming to reduce shipping delays and damage across global air freight routes through creating the next generation of in-transit visibility.
Cold chain/temperature control
Passive or Active? Supply Chain Leaders Compare Key Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Technologies in White Paper
Vital role played by temperature-controlled packaging in transporting pharmaceuticals around the world is highlighted in white paper from Tower Cold Chain, with aim of helping stakeholders find the right solution for their needs.