White Paper: How a few simple changes can speed up your supply chain

New white paper shows how to accelerate time-sensitive shipments to positively impact your customers' business processes.

Jan 16th, 2013

A provocative new white paper looks at how you can increase responsiveness to customers through logistics. Graphical examples provided.

3-phase Activ-Polymer platform technology is made to offer customized active packaging systems designed to meet the drug developer’s specific formulation as well as provide a broad spectrum of drug-specific protection.

Aptar CSP Technologies: Moisture Adsorption and Oxygen Scavenging Packaging System

Oxygen scavenging and moisture adsorption system added to Aptar CSP Technologies’ 3-phase Activ-Polymer platform technology portfolio.

Featuring a tamper-evident, push-on PE flip-top cap, the printer-friendly SpringTube, can be decorated via digital, flexo or metallic foil processes.

At Pharmapack, Neopac to Showcase SpringTube for Skin Health Products

Company also will feature its new Tube Design Guide, a multi-step primer for optimum recyclability.

UPS Launches Tech-enabled Healthcare Systems, Standardizes Quality Systems, Forms Healthcare Unit

UPS introduces UPS Premier, a sensor and tracking technology, deploys technology-driven quality management system, and forms UPS Healthcare and Life Sciences unit.

Seeq Expands Support for the Chemical Industry

Seeq Expands Support for the Chemical Industry

Seeq is expanding support for chemical manufacturers around the world and presenting customer use cases at chemical events this fall.

Haselmeier's Axis D pen-injector

Stevanato Group signs an Exclusive Agreement with Haselmeier to License Axis-D Pen-injector Technology and Intellectual Property for the Therapeutic Area of Diabetes Care

Sub-assembly and final assembly equipment to be supplied by Stevanato Group Operations in Denmark in preparation for global launching.

Global Packaging Outlook: Eastern Europe

Global Packaging Outlook: Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe is following suit of other global regions, with the growth of flexible packaging and small-size convenience packaging, as well as a focus on sustainability.

From temperature excursions to the bioplastics market, stats from around the packaging sphere.

Healthcare Packaging by the Numbers: Summer 2019

From temperature excursions to the bioplastics market, stats from around the packaging sphere.

Ebola Cured / Image: Guardian

Drug Trials Indicate Ebola is Now Curable

Two of four drugs tested in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak were found to significantly reduce the death rate.

Volume Share of Top 10 Pack Types, 2018 - Asia Pacific

Asia-Pacific Packaging Growth Driven by Demand for Smaller Pack Sizes

Varied packaging sizes and economic refillable packaging options are driving innovations in the Asia-Pacific region – particularly in India which accounted for the largest packaging volume in 2018.

Aptar Pharma's Unidose Powder System

Aptar’s Nasal Unidose Device Approved by US FDA for First Needle-Free Rescue Treatment for Severe Hypoglycemia

The combination product avoids time-consuming assembly for quick emergency treatment.

Top Trends Affecting Global Packaging

Top Trends Affecting Global Packaging

On-the-go consumption, smaller pack sizes for portion control and convenience, sustainability, and recyclability are all current themes of innovation in global packaging.

Trump / Image: Henry Nicholls

How Will Trump’s Tariffs Affect Mexican Medical Device Makers?

The President’s proposed tariff on imports could have a major effect on the medical device supply chain between the U.S. and Mexico.

Herma 132M Wrap-around Labeler

Herma: Wrap-Around Labeler With Motion Control

Designed to achieve 400 products per minute, Herma 132M Labeler now offers motion control for improved product handling.

B. Braun has announced that through their collaboration Schreiner MediPharm, they are launching the first FDA-approved prefilled heparin syringe with an integrated needle protection device.

New Prefilled Heparin Syringe Benefits from Needle-Trap

This product marks the first prefilled heparin syringe with an integrated needle protection device approved by the FDA.

Mosquito / Image: Getty / iStock

There’s a Pill That Makes Your Blood Lethal to Mosquitos

Ivermectin is a drug that kills mosquitos after they bite, and it’s being used to control the spread of malaria.

ImproJect Plungers eliminate the need for silicone as a lubricant in pre-filled syringes.

Gore: Silicone-Free Plunger

ImproJect Plungers eliminate the need for silicone as a lubricant in pre-filled syringes. Used with bare-glass (non-siliconized) barrels, silicone-free plungers are designed to offer consistent delivery performance over time.

BD Hylok is designed for secure and safe administration of hyaluronic acid and intravenous drugs.

BD: Glass Pre-Fillable Syringe for Hyaluronic Acid and IV Drugs

Hylok is designed for secure and safe administration of hyaluronic acid and intravenous drugs.

Company expands its portfolio of large-size ISO formats of 15R, 20R, 25R and 30R vials commercially available for human use (FHU).

SCHOTT: Ready-to-use adaptiQ Vials

Company expands its portfolio of large-size ISO formats of 15R, 20R, 25R and 30R vials commercially available for human use (FHU).

A close-up of the RIVA machine that produces bags for three Mission Health products; two in 500-mL sizes and a third in a 100-mL offering.

Syringe, IV Bag Compounding/Filling Systems Fulfill ‘Mission’: Part II

A six-axis robot positioned in the middle of an automated compounding system's chamber serves as the the primary mover of materials in sterile filling liquids into syringes and bags at Mission Health.

Two automated IV compounding systems sterile-fill liquids and lyophilized products into IV syringes and bags for administration to Mission Health patients.

Syringe, IV Bag Compounding/Filling Systems Fulfill ‘Mission’: Part I

Two automated IV compounding systems sterile-fill liquids and lyophilized products into IV syringes and bags for administration to Mission Health patients.

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For aseptic filling and closing of ready-to-use vials, this servo-driven machine helps reduce costs, minimize footprint and speed changeover.

NJM: Dara NFL/2-RDL Machine

For aseptic filling and closing of ready-to-use vials, this servo-driven machine helps reduce costs, minimize footprint and speed changeover.

Brexit / Image: BBC

How a No-Deal Brexit Could Affect Pharma Packaging

As the possibility of a no-deal Brexit looms, a journalist discussed the potential impact on packaging with industry leaders.

Canadian Pharmaceutical Market

Canadian Packaging Materials and Machinery End-Use Market #3 - Pharmaceutical

The manufacturing of pharmaceutical products in Canada is similar to that in the U.S., and demand for packaging machinery is comparable, with slow but steady growth at 1% annually.

Devoted to safety and patient compliance, this multi-sensory training device aims to enhance training; includes a proprietary lockout mechanism for repeat use.

Noble: New Product Demonstration Platform

Devoted to safety and patient compliance, this multi-sensory training device aims to enhance training; includes a proprietary lockout mechanism for repeat use.

For sterile injectable drugs, NIPP is reported as the first in a planned series of new inspection protocols covering all dosage forms. Agency’s goal is for full implementation within two years.

FDA Announces New Inspection Protocol Project

For sterile injectable drugs, NIPP is reported as the first in a planned series of new inspection protocols covering all dosage forms. Agency’s goal is for full implementation within two years.

New study suggests syringes ease the management of a larger patient pool while cutting down overfill possibilities. U.S., India and China remain top markets.

Disposables, Biologic Advances Boost Syringe Market

New study suggests syringes ease the management of a larger patient pool while cutting down overfill possibilities. U.S., India and China remain top markets.

Protective label is for a syringe system developed by Raumedic that supports exact dosage measurement of a medicine for children as part of a clinical trial.

Schreiner MediPharm: Label for Dosing Syringe

Protective label is for a syringe system developed by Raumedic that supports exact dosage measurement of a medicine for children as part of a clinical trial.

Pills on a Conveyor

Canada Could Target U.S. Pharma in Event of Trade War

An Ottawa lawyer says Canadian officials are considering voiding U.S. pharmaceutical patents as retaliation for trade disputes.

Company begins production of COP (Cyclo Olefin Polymer) syringes in Germany.

Gerresheimer: Gx RTF ClearJect Plastic Syringes

Company begins production of COP (Cyclo Olefin Polymer) syringes in Germany.

4 facts to know about Pharma growth

4 Facts to Know About Pharma Growth

According to PMMI Business Intelligence, demand for packaging materials and machinery for pharmaceuticals has a direct correlation to general economic development – growing as salaries and income rise and more people are able to afford needed medications.

About 90% of World Courier’s business focus is concentrated in the healthcare/life sciences sector.

Q&A Part II: Packaging Critical for World Courier’s Global Healthcare Shipments

Detailing the role of global regulations and personalized therapies in the company’s logistics strategy.

Fact.MR graphic on the global prefilled syringes market.

Ease of Use, Enhanced Safety Bode Well for Prefilled Syringe Market

Both glass and polymer-based syringes expected to make gains, according to a new report that cites biologics and injectables as factors in the growth of prefilled devices.