Healthcare Packaging and Processing Conference Attractions

Take a look at some of the most anticipated speeches at PMMI’s upcoming Packaging and Processing Conference in Philadelphia, PA.

Feb 17th, 2017
Philly's Pennsylvania Convention Center / Photo: acclaimlighting.com
Philly's Pennsylvania Convention Center / Photo: acclaimlighting.com

PACK EXPO East, Feb. 27–March 1 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, is just a couple weeks away. Here are the abstracts for three presentations by industry experts.

1) How to Succeed as a Packaging Professional in the Future

Ron Yakubison, Director of Packaging Technology Operations, Merck & Company

Abstract: Many challenges continue to face packaging professionals across industries. Companies continue to look for productivity improvements. The market access continues to expand. Requirements/regulations continue to increase. How are you changing and developing to stay relevant in the ever-changing workplace?

 

2) Continuous Improvement for the Packaging Line

JeanneSirovatka,PhD,MBB, Fresenius KabiUSA,LLC

Abstract: Practical elements and techniques to raise OEE on your pharmaceutical packaging line. Sample topics such as changeover reduction, maintenance improvements through Gemba walks, and capacity analysis/bottleneck reduction will be discussed.

 

3) Data Integrity and Computerized Systems – Meeting FDA Expectations

Paul Labas, IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC

Abstract:In 2015, FDA cited data integrity issues in 85% of its warning letters, with the vast majority applicable to electronic data and systems. The trend continued through 2016. This workshop examines the current regulatory landscape and latest enforcement trends, and defines the steps that companies must take to meet FDA expectations.

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