Attend PACK EXPO – this year’s can’t-miss event in Chicago, Oct 23-26.
Discover solutions from 2,000+ exhibitors to advance your operations and network with colleagues at PACK EXPO International.
REGISTER TODAY

Logistics/supply chain

DSCSA: Labels Practically as Important as the Medicine Itself
In becoming compliant with interoperable data exchange requirements under DSCSA, don’t overlook the pharmaceutical label itself. Missing case labels or faded inks can pose threats.
October 4, 2022
If wholesalers are unable to read serial numbers or case label information, that product will need to be quarantined, researched, and verified, causing a supply chain disruption.
Reuse is on the Rise, but ‘Much More Needs to be Done’
A new report from Smithers explores the dynamic reusable and refillable packaging market, detailing four reuse/refill strategies as well as new technology innovations that will help the market grow.
September 30, 2022
Unilever introduced its Dove refill-at-home deodorant package in early 2021.
FDA Perspective: COVID-19 Learnings in Communication, Manufacturing
Dr. Peter Marks: “One thing we definitely learned does not work: you can't keep cold capacity. If you have a facility that's completely cold… then you want to try to bring it up to manufacture vaccines, it just doesn't work well.”
September 12, 2022
Dr. Peter Marks, MD, PhD, director, CBER, FDA.
Most Packagers Swapped Pack Source Due to Market Issues
Current market challenges have brought on major changes and innovations in the packaging industry, an RRD survey said. 62% moved toward more diversification of suppliers.
July 28, 2022
Medicine Bottles
UDI Implementation Highlights Global Challenges
Q&A: At times, the hardest parts of UDI implementation are not about data matrices and linear barcodes at all. Jay Crowley talks global databases, portfolio management, and workforce issues.
July 25, 2022
Some manufacturers continue to use proprietary barcodes for various purposes that existed before UDI along with a UDI barcode. This can confuse downstream users. [Getty]
HDA Traceability Seminar in D.C. PLUS Webinar Series
HDA will hold a webinar series (August 11 and 25 and September 15 and 29) prior to the in-person Traceability Seminar taking place October 12 to 14 in Washington D.C. Sessions will cover DSCSA, EPCIS, wholesale distributor services, VRS, and more.
July 22, 2022
1 Getty Images 941282264
Innovations in Unit Dose and OTC Packaging Abound
The healthcare packaging community has an important role to play in keeping kids safe from accidental unsupervised medication ingestions.
July 12, 2022
Healthcare Packaging May June
Nourished’s 3D-printed Supplement Stacks Deliver Personalized Nutrients
Based on a consumer questionnaire, ingredients are printed in stacks on in-house developed tech to offer a bespoke 28-day supply. The resulting colorful, customized gummies are packed in home-compostable wrap in a letterbox-friendly carton.
June 29, 2022
Nourished’s personalized vitamins and 'Life Stacks' are 3D printed to layer different mixes of active ingredients, which are specifically suited to the consumer's individual requirements.
UPS and UPS Foundation Focus on Equity and Economic Empowerment
At the first-ever UPS Impact Summit, new efforts to support economic development and help improve lives in Atlanta, Ukraine, and developing nations in Africa were highlighted.
June 23, 2022
Ups Logo
FDA Holding Webinar on Animal Drug Manufacturing System eSubmitter Tool
The session will provide information about new enhancements to the system used to support the creation of electronic, secure submissions to the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine for review.
June 20, 2022
Fda Logo, Hi Res
Cybersecurity Roundup: Med Device, Packaging Ops, and Industrial Control
Essential businesses and connected devices are under increasing threats domestically and globally. Check out nine recent articles.
June 14, 2022
Cybersecurity: Assess Your Risk White Paper
ParkourSC Expands Digital Supply Chain Operations Platform
Intelligent digital twins drive supply chain resilience and growth.
June 7, 2022
Parkour Sc Workbench View
Page 1 of 88
Next Page
Top Stories
If wholesalers are unable to read serial numbers or case label information, that product will need to be quarantined, researched, and verified, causing a supply chain disruption.
Traceability/Serialization
DSCSA: Labels Practically as Important as the Medicine Itself
In becoming compliant with interoperable data exchange requirements under DSCSA, don’t overlook the pharmaceutical label itself. Missing case labels or faded inks can pose threats.
New!! Newcorn Headshot 2021 5
Home
Newcorn Takes the Presidential Reins at PMMI Media Group
Unilever introduced its Dove refill-at-home deodorant package in early 2021.
Package design
Reuse is on the Rise, but ‘Much More Needs to be Done’
Crb 0198
PEI 2022
Get Ready for PACK EXPO International, With More Features Than Ever
5 ways to embrace sustainability in healthcare packaging
Sponsor Content
5 ways to embrace sustainability in healthcare packaging
Discover Our Content Hub
Access Healthcare Packaging's free educational content library!
Unlock Learning Here
Discover Our Content Hub
Test Your Supply Chain Smarts
Take Healthcare Packaging's supply chain quiz to prove your knowledge!
Take Quiz
Test Your Supply Chain Smarts
Products
Steriline Robotic Vial Capping Machine
Robotic Filling Machines
Steriline robotics and isolators guarantee safer processes and minimize sterility breaks for nest and bulk filling applications.
Desiccant Solutions
Functional Labels
More Products
In Print
Healthcare Packaging July/August 2022
July/August 2022
Healthcare Packaging May/June 2022
May/June 2022
Healthcare Packaging March/April 2022
March/April 2022
Healthcare Packaging January/February 2022
January/February 2022
SubscribeArchives
Downloads
View more »
Hcp 2022 Emerging Brands Sustainability Base Hero
Sustainability
Triumphs and Challenges in Sustainability
Hcp 2022 Sustainability Base Hero
Sustainability
Healthcare Packaging News Roundup: Sustainability
Hcp Top2021 Base Hero
Home
Healthcare Packaging's Most Popular Articles
Hcp Waste Reduction Base Hero
Sustainability
Healthcare's Sustainability Approach: Waste Reduction
View more »