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Transport Packaging
Ember LifeSciences introduces Ember Cube 2, earns 'Best of the Best' Red Dot Design Award
Ember Lifesciences
Award-winning cold chain solution is now commercially available — bringing greater control and visibility to how temperature-sensitive medicines are delivered.
May 1, 2026
Red Dot winner 2026 award badge with two black Enobar beverage dispensers featuring digital displays
Serialization & Track-and-Trace
RFID Market to Hit $15 Billion by 2032 on Supply Chain Automation and IoT Integration
Driven by demands for real-time tracking and increasing regulatory pressures, the global RFID tag market is expanding rapidly, offering new operational efficiencies for businesses in logistics, retail, and healthcare.
April 30, 2026
Person examining shipping labels and packages on cardboard boxes with a watch visible on wrist
Regulatory
Preparing for the 12-Digit NDC: Packaging Implications and Next Steps
A long-anticipated shift in drug identification will require coordinated updates across packaging, barcoding, and supply chain systems.
April 29, 2026
Nutritional supplements and vitamin bottles with golden capsules spilled on dark surface
Medical Device/Packaging
Eye Drop Recall Exposes Gaps in Sterility Assurance
More than 3 million bottles of eye drops have been pulled from shelves after testing failures raised contamination concerns—highlighting why sterility systems are critical in pharma manufacturing.
April 21, 2026
Eye care products and accessories including contact lens cases, solution bottles, eyeglasses, and vision prescription chart on blue background
Supply Chain
SpotSee Expands QR-Enabled Monitoring Portfolio with FreezeSafe QR
SpotSee
New connected indicators detect shock, tilt, and freeze.
April 16, 2026
FreezeSafe 15°C temperature indicator showing OK and NOT OK status with QR code for condition scanning
Regulatory
Traceability Discussion Panel on DSCSA Standards
Ullrich C. Mayeski from GS1 US talks about the new NDC 12-digit rule at the HDA Distribution Management Conference & Expo.
April 16, 2026
Two professionals networking at the 2026 Distribution Management Conference in Austin, Texas, held March 8-11.
Traceability/Serialization
QR-enabled Indicators
SpotSee
SpotSee launches FreezeSafe QR, TiltWatch XTR QR and ShockWatch Label QR, expanding its QR-enabled portfolio alongside WarmMark QR and ShockWatch 2 QR to provide battery-free, real-time monitoring of temperature, tilt, and impact across the supply chain.
April 14, 2026
SpotSee logo with red circular accent and registered trademark symbol
Traceability/Serialization
RxERP Releases The Hub, an Upgrade to its Serialized ERP Solution for the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
RxERP
RxERP's platform upgrade introduces infrastructure-grade audit logging and automated transaction controls that enhance compliance, traceability, and operational efficiency across the pharmaceutical supply chain.
April 8, 2026
RERP logo with blue R and black ERP text with blue X symbol
Traceability/Serialization
Advanced RFID Inlays
Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison launches a sterilization-resistant RFID portfolio that enables healthcare facilities to track medical devices and instruments throughout the entire sterilization process while improving accuracy, compliance, and inventory management.
March 31, 2026
3D architectural rendering of curved multi-story building with windows in grayscale
Traceability/Serialization
Computer Systems Validation Services
Verista
Verista's comprehensive CSV services offer expert-led validation to ensure regulatory compliance, efficiency, and data integrity across the life sciences industry.
March 16, 2026
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Traceability/Serialization
HDA’s Distribution Management Conference and Expo Delivered All the Supply Chain Insights
DSCSA is in maintenance mode, but the National Drug Code promises to disrupt the industry with the move from 10-12 digits.
March 12, 2026
Audience members seated at a corporate conference event with blue and orange stage lighting and branded backdrop.
Pharmaceuticals
Pharma Packaging’s Next Phase: Connectivity
Future-ready pharma packaging must integrate connectivity, automation, and material strategy into a single, coordinated approach rather than treating them as separate initiatives.
February 27, 2026
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