Logistics/Distribution | Healthcare Packaging

PLD will assemble and apply Varcode “Smart Tags” to products onsite and inline as they roll down the assembly line.

Partnership to Build Cold Chain Monitoring into Pharma Manufacturing, Packaging, Distribution

‘Smart Tag’ technology will track and measure product safety and quality from production through delivery.

Companies in the life sciences industry need a granular view of the flow of products traveling through the supply chain, from the initial supplier to the patient.

Consequences of Supply Chain Blind Spots and Solutions in New Survey

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Cold Chain Technologies Introduces Storage Solutions to Ensure Proper Temperature Controls For Covid-19 Vaccines, Supporting “Last Mile” Delivery

With Carrier Pods monitored by Sensitech, container refrigeration units are made to deliver temperature control within +/- 0.25 degrees Celsius and temperatures down to -40 degrees Celsius.

A&M Cold Storage Helps in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution via Carrier Pods and Lynx Capabilities

With Carrier Pods monitored by Sensitech, container refrigeration units are meant to deliver temperature control within +/- 0.25 C and temperatures down to negative 40 C.

SeaCube Acquires Carrier Pods to Meet Global Vaccine Distribution Needs

CCT also opens a new facility in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Thermal Packaging for Operation Warp Speed’s COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout

Cold Chain Technologies' thermal packaging systems should help ensure that vaccines with strict refrigeration requirements reach their destinations safely and securely.

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Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2020 - #3: Pandemic Shapes the Future Supply Chain

Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2020. Coming in at #3, five megatrends that will shape the future of business and the world.

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The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines marks an unprecedented supply chain event for the widespread distribution of extremely expensive and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.

COVID-19 Black Swan Event Accelerates Digital Transformation and Urgency for Tech-Enabled Reusables

The newest Inner Loop article from the Reusable Packaging Association says smart reusable packaging solutions are available to optimize resilient supply chains and facilitate daunting challenges of COVID-19 business swings and vaccine distribution.

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Serialization Continues to Impact Pharma Automation Investments

Automation and IoT are on trend, as the industry continues to meet serialization regulations.

ISTA Pharma Committee Calls for Task Force Members

Experienced professionals needed for task force to develop best practice guidance in ambient temperature profiles.

Hygienic Design Standard Parts for Medical Applications

Hygienic Design Standard Parts for Medical Applications

Standard Parts in Hygienic Design are optimized for minimal contamination and easy cleaning. JW Winco decided to develop a special series of Standard Parts that meet the high requirements. Learn more at jwwinco.com

Pelican BioThermal’s deep frozen products use phase change material (PCM) and dry ice systems to provide frozen payload protection meant for durations from 72 hours to 144+ hours.

Pelican BioThermal: Expanded Deep Frozen Product Range

Deep frozen options for all phases of drug discovery and distribution to meet COVID-19 vaccine shipping requirement.

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FDA Dec. Meeting: Drug Supply Chain Security Act Pilot Project Program

FDA will host a virtual public meeting Dec. 8 and 9, 2020.

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ISTA Pharma Committee: New Passive Thermal Packaging Guidance Document

ISTA releases its operational qualification (OQ) best practice guideline. Get involved: The committee needs task force members!

From top: Jeff Tucker, Tucker Company Worldwide; Kevin Lynch, Q Products and Services; Luiz Barberini, Bayer

Four Tips for Collaborating with Contract Organizations for Increased Efficiency

A Bayer supply chain expert discusses the personal side of managing CMO relationships.

Marina Mayer, Editor in Chief at both Food Logistics and Supply and Demand Chain Executive.

COVID-19’s Trace on Food and Pharma Logistics

Consumer demands for transparency increase and editors talk recent trends in track and trace and e-commerce.

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Aphena Adds Cold Chain Storage, Biologics Packaging and Distribution to Its Offerings

Expansion includes 14,000 cold chain pallet spaces in new 500K-square-foot facility.

General Gus Perna, who leads Operation Warp Speed, speaking to 60 Minutes.

In the News: COVID-19 Vaccine Logistics

Temperature-controlled shipping remains in the mainstream media spotlight.

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Lifoam Industries Awarded Multiple Patents for Manufacturing of a Bio-based Alternative to EPS Packaging

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Almost 90% of the managers polled stressed sustainability’s importance.

New Survey Reports the Sustainability Movement Has Gathered Momentum in Temperature Control Packaging

As customer demands for sustainable systems continue, the survey results show that pharmaceutical temperature control packaging providers are complying.

PPE and medical thefts rose in Spain due to COVID-19.

Seven Recent Statistics in Pharma Cargo Theft

A supply chain security and resilience director takes a look at recent trends from 2019 and 2020, and talks COVID-19 product security.

AmerisourceBergen Hosts First-Ever ThinkLive Trade Virtual Conference

AmerisourceBergen kicked off its first-ever ThinkLive Trade virtual event this week—a three-day online summit geared toward brand, specialty and generic manufacturers.

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Saleable Returns Verification Delayed to 2023

Additional three-year delay: FDA guidance says distributors will not be required to verify the product identifier of returned drugs before resale until Nov. 27, 2023.

Niya Bowers used two examples of data collection sets to illustrate what the study results have shown on temperature control.

Chemonics Study Leads Results in Temperature-Sensitive Drug Distribution in LMICs

Drug production for LMICs requires low-cost quality manufacturing partners.

Authentix Acquires Traceless Authentication Group

Authentix acquired the Traceless Authentication Group from Bibliotheca, Inc.

4-part shipper keeps fragile microtissues in plates upright.

Cells Remain Upright in Floating Spherical Shipper

Fragile 3D microtissues for drug development and testing must remain upright in transit. This sphere-on-water system takes cues from boats while keeping products in temperature range.