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Packaging/Filling
Single-Pass RFID Insertion Improves Job Turnaround Times
Canadian label printer installs a ‘smart label’ system that provides traceability and reduces human error in material handling and inventory operations.
January 9, 2019
Canadian label printer installs a ‘smart label’ system that provides traceability and reduces human error in material handling and inventory operations.
Supply Chain
The ELD Transportation Mandate
How will Congress’ recent mandate effect the supply chain, with truckers’ hours electronically tracked?
December 20, 2018
Bill Mahoney, the Enforcement Division Chief of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under the Department of Transportation, addressed the Cold Chain Global Forum.
Supply Chain
Specialty Pharmacy Transitions to ‘Green’ Shipping Coolers
While focusing on patient safety, Diplomat Pharmacy moves to environmentally friendly coolers for its temperature-sensitive medication shipments.
December 3, 2018
While focusing on patient safety, Diplomat Pharmacy moves to environmentally friendly coolers for its temperature-sensitive medication shipments.
Supply Chain
Shippers Deliver Early-Stage Clinical Trial Samples
Celerion helps its pharmaceutical manufacturer clients safely and swiftly deliver products in environmentally friendly, temperature-sensitive shipping containers.
November 28, 2018
Celerion uses shippers like this to deliver early-state clinical trial samples.
Robotics/Automation
Fitting Track and Trace into a Patient-First Culture
Catalent’s Bloomington, IN facility meets U.S. and European regulatory deadlines via a turnkey approach on a vial and syringe packaging suite.
November 12, 2018
Catalent’s Bloomington facility serializes and aggregates vials and syringes.
Pharmaceuticals
Live From FutureLink 2018: Digital Connectivity and the Supply Chain
FutureLink 2018 focuses on patients at the point of care, identifying how technology and information sharing networks are beginning to transform the digital life sciences supply chain.
November 7, 2018
During a panel discussion at FutureLink 2018, participants spoke about a need for greater education on serialization responsibilities in an effort to prevent confusion throughout the supply chain.
Labeling/Printing
Serialization via P-S Label
Xttrium Laboratories sought a comprehensive serialization solution for a new line dedicated to 16-oz PET bottles of mouthwash. Print-and-apply laser technology plays a key role.
October 31, 2018
Each unwind stand on the Quadrel labeler has a Domino laser printer.
Supply Chain
Ground Transport Discussions Move to the C-Suite
DHL Supply Chain research reveals that the evolution of logistics transport is also driving “must-have” technology capabilities, giving transportation a seat at the strategic table.
October 30, 2018
DHL Supply Chain research reveals that the evolution of logistics transport is also driving “must-have” technology capabilities, giving transportation a seat at the strategic table.
Pharmaceuticals
Novartis Subsidiary Salutas Pharma Completing Serialization Project
Salutas Pharma GmbH and its Polish affiliate LEK S.A. have upgraded 47 production lines within a year as part of its effort to implement and adhere to the European Union Falsified Medicines Directive.
October 25, 2018
Kay Reinhardt, Team Leader Engineering Projects, managed the upgrade of 26 packaging machines at Salutas Pharma. (Uhlmann photo)
Pharmaceuticals
Pineberry Partners on Pharmaceutical Serialization, Aggregation
Company displays its CartonTrac FC (Flat Carton) serialization system that’s incorporated with Adents’ Pharma Suite serialization software.
October 14, 2018
Pineberry Manufacturing’s CartonTrac serialization and aggregation system.
Supply Chain
Supply Chain Considerations During Hurricanes
As Hurricane Michael hits the Florida Panhandle, it again reminds us to assess potential locations and routes at risk, and to initiate efforts to minimize disruption.
October 10, 2018
As Hurricane Michael hits the Florida Panhandle, it again reminds us to assess potential locations and routes at risk, and to initiate efforts to minimize disruption.
Pharmaceuticals
Prescription Home Delivery Shippers go Green
OptumRx switches from EPS to cotton-based recyclable, resusable, compostable, and biodegradable insulating pads for its temperature-sensitive medication home delivery packaging.
October 10, 2018
OptumRx has replaced EPS with an insulating pad made from 100% renewable cotton wrapped in recyclable LDPE film.
Supply Chain
Supply Chains Going Digital
New study identifies lost packages as a key consumer complaint; points to the last mile (even the last yard) in logistics among the most mission-critical areas for shippers to address.
October 5, 2018
Cover of the 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study.
Supply Chain
Live from the Cold Chain Global Forum: The ELD Transportation Mandate
How will Congress’ recent mandate effect the supply chain, with truckers’ hours electronically tracked? Now’s your chance to comment.
September 27, 2018
Bill Mahoney, the Enforcement Division Chief of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under the Department of Transportation, addressed the Cold Chain Global Forum.
Pharmaceuticals
Aggregation System Creates Parent-Child Relationship
Pharmaceutical firm employs supply chain serialization/aggregation with automated product track-and-trace abilities.
September 26, 2018
In this aggregation step, finished, coded cartons are ready for shipping.
Supply Chain
Incorporating Responsible Packaging by Design
Such design supports the transportation of products for any industry, reconciling the requirements of the end user, the profitability of the producer, and the protection of the planet.
September 21, 2018
ISTA Responsible Packaging by Design (RPbD) training workshop, Oct. 2
Supply Chain
Merck Tests Drone Shipments of Medical Supplies in Puerto Rico
A ‘Flying Smartbox’ from AT&T and Softbox demonstrates how IoT helps safely deliver vital medicines in disaster relief efforts.
September 10, 2018
A Merck medication treatment is loaded into a drone for delivery during the “Proof of Concept” project.
Supply Chain
E-Com Baby Food Keeps Cool in Compostable, Recyclable Packaging
California company delivering fresh meals for babies opts for cold chain packaging made from plant fiber with components that can be composted and recycled.
September 4, 2018
From left, Kendall Glynn, COO, and Katie Thomson, CEO, of Square Baby.
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