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Section: Logistics
Regulatory
Bridging the Barcode Divide: Challenges in Medical Device UDI Implementation
GS1 US Barcode Assessment reveals that full UDI implementation is often impeded at the provider level.
July 2, 2025
The Barcode Assessment revealed that while most manufacturers are now labeling medical devices with barcodes containing the mandated UDI, healthcare providers aren’t consistently scanning those barcodes at the point of care.
Traceability/Serialization
The Requirements of Pharmaceutical Packaging Compliance: System Integration, Investment, and Collaboration
In this Prominent People in Packaging interview, Aladin Alkhawam discusses the challenges and intricacies of implementing the Drug Supply Chain Security Act in the pharmaceutical packaging sector.
June 18, 2025
Alkhawam, who now runs his own consulting service, has dedicated recent years to focusing on the DSCSA regulation, which is set to take full effect soon.
Traceability/Serialization
Column: Improving DSCSA Data Exchange Accuracy During the FDA’s Phased Exemption Periods
Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)
As the first exemption period has come to an end, the Healthcare Distribution Alliance and its members, have seen significant improvements in trading partner serialized transaction data exchange.
June 9, 2025
For distributors, technical troubleshooting for inadequate bar codes and label quality remains challenging to resolve and onboarding new manufacturers can be difficult because it is time-consuming and highly technical.
Supply Chain
Shoring Up the Healthcare Packaging Supply Chain is a Lot Like Flying a Plane
Tariffs could be a hidden opportunity for packaging professionals to re-evaluate and diversify suppliers.
June 2, 2025
The experts agree that there is no time to waste the chance to re-evaluate your packaging supply chain, strengthen its resiliency, and mitigate the impact of potential tariffs.
Logistics & cold chain packaging
How Moderna Leverages Real-Time Tracking and Thermal Modeling in Its Logistics
A look at new technologies that allow an “Amazon experience” for pharmacists waiting for life sciences shipments.
May 22, 2025
At TempPack, Jeff Lander, Director, Global Logistics Engineering for Moderna and Paul Della Villa, Director of Digital Solutions and Services, Cold Chain Technologies, gave a presentation titled, Leveraging Real-Time Tracking, Location Data, and Real-Time Thermal Modeling to Reduce Shipment Risk.
Temp Control/Cold Chain
The Rise in Temperature-Controlled Pharmaceuticals
TempPack sessions at ISTA Forum highlight the need for effective shipping to transport the growing demand for temperature-controlled drugs.
March 31, 2025
Liana Montemor from Grupo Polar shared best practices for receiving pharmaceutical shipments at the ISTAForum.
Supply Chain
Phased DSCSA Implementation: A Discussion with Industry Experts
A recent webinar in the HDA’s Traceability Webinar series looked at the common question, ‘what if my supplier isn’t compliant?’
February 11, 2025
Phased DSCSA Implementation: A discussion with industry Experts
Traceability/Serialization
Future Trends In Healthcare Packaging: AI And IoT For Tracking And Monitoring
Popular areas of investment include connected wearable devices and implanted medical technologies, but these aren’t the only applications of IoT for healthcare.
December 10, 2024
RFIS on pharma
Traceability/Serialization
Key Concepts of the FDA’s Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Serialization Laws
In this three-part series, we break down the DSCSA, key concepts, and why you should serialize today. Part 2: Make sure you understand the tools available.
December 9, 2024
To comply with U.S. federal serialization laws, packaging must include new serialization information and a scannable logistics data carrier.
Traceability/Serialization
Breaking Down the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)
In this three-part series, we break down the DSCSA, key concepts, and why you should serialize today. Part 1: Read a brief overview of the act.
December 9, 2024
The DSCSA mandates that manufacturers, wholesalers, and pharmacies use serialization (assigning unique product identifiers) to track and trace prescription drugs at every point in the supply chain.
Adherence/Delivery
Digital Display Labels Set to Transform the Clinical Supply Chain
At the AIPIA & AWA Smart Packaging Congress, Merck and Johnson & Johnson discuss digital display labels, a promising technology poised to enhance clinical supply chains.
November 19, 2024
A prototype of a digital display label attached to a vial containing a drug for a clinical trial.
Traceability/Serialization
Three Essential Questions Healthcare Supply Chain Packaging Leaders Must Answer Before DSCSA Enforcement Begins
Your executive team might be asking, “We have been serializing for years, are we not done?”
November 18, 2024
The complexities of the U.S. supply chain combined with the fundamental requirement of all organizations – large and small – to exchange data electronically is chartering new ground in the industry.
Traceability/Serialization
Twelve Reasons to Serialize Now
Compelling reasons why you shouldn't wait to start serializing your products.
October 8, 2024
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Medical Devices
Medical Devices: How to Keep Them Sterile During Transport
A new document from AAMI will define best practices for ensuring medical device packaging integrity during transport.
September 25, 2024
AAMI TIR 109 will address the transport of both sterile and contaminated items over public roadways, which are an uncontrolled environment.
Supply Chain
Swiss Airtainer Secures Pre-round A Funding to Accelerate Market Expansion of Active Temperature-controlled Containers
This new investment will help the company meet the growing demand for its sustainable, cost-efficient, and highly reliable containers.
September 23, 2024
Swiss Airtainer’s containers have quickly gained approval from key regulatory bodies, including the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), facilitating rapid adoption by airlines and logistics providers.
Labeling/Printing
Avery Dennison Launches AD Minidose U9XM With High Memory Capability
Tiny inlays and tags for pharmaceutical and healthcare applications help ensure authenticity and traceability of smaller medical items.
August 28, 2024
Tiny inlays and tags for pharmaceutical and healthcare applications.
Industry News
ISTA European Packaging Symposium Early Bird Rate Ends Aug 30
The event will bring together global transport packaging leaders to focus on e-commerce & sustainability.
August 27, 2024
ISTA offers it's Temperature-Sensitive Track at the European Packaging Symposium.
Market Trends
New Data: Healthcare Supply Chain Trends, Challenges, & Opportunities
Premier’s new 2024 Supply Chain Resiliency Report shines a light on supply chain woes.
August 26, 2024
Premier
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