Healthcare Stories from PACK EXPO East

It may be hard to believe it's been a month since the Healthcare Packaging & Processing Conference took place in Philadelphia, co-located with PACK EXPO East. In case you missed it, here are the stories from the show...

Mar 30, 2017
Ron Yakubison, Director of Packaging Technology Operations at Merck, offered tips on continued learning and having fun. Photo credit: Miles Boone Photography
Ron Yakubison, Director of Packaging Technology Operations at Merck, offered tips on continued learning and having fun. Photo credit: Miles Boone Photography

Serialization Standards for the Plant

Process Strategies for Serialization Success

Bayer Talks Innovative Packaging

7 Logistics Questions to Answer When Updating Your Practices

Packaging Pro Provides Career Advice

Healthcare Packaging & Processing Conference Features ASTM, Open-SCS Updates and More

Serialization Lessons from a CMO

Track-and-Trace—a Challenge for IT

The Impact of Biopharma Trends on Packaging

CPA Educates Industry at PACK EXPO Shows & in IoPP Webinar

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