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Medical Device/Packaging
Connecting the Dots in the Medical Device Supply Chain - dead
Medical device manufacturers can now benefit from a material packaging development courtesy of the cooperative efforts of the resin producer, extruder and thermoformer. - dead
January 5, 2017
Shown here is thermoformed packaging made from Eastman's Eastalite material.
Supply Chain
County Government to Expand Medical Marijuana Track and Trace Program
Humboldt County's pilot program tested the use of QR codes on track-and-trace labels to allow consumers, vendors and regulators to follow products through the supply chain.
January 5, 2017
Patients can use humboldtorigin.com or a smartphone app to make sure a product is authentic, retrieve product information, see test results and more.
Traceability/Serialization
Taking a Bite Out of Crime
Serialization innovations from edible barcodes to invisible fingerprints are making strides in the manufacturing fight to reduce counterfeit products in the supply chain and stop highway robbery.
December 27, 2016
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estimates that total cargo thefts (including food, drugs, consumer goods and medical devices) nationwide amount to a $15 billion to $30 billion issue annually for companies who fall victim to roadside swindles.
Supply Chain
Industry-Wide GTIN Repository Planned by HDA and ValueCentric
Slated for launch in the third quarter of 2017, the repository is designed to facilitate DSCSA-mandated data exchange between manufacturers and their partners.
December 19, 2016
HDA is partnering with ValueCentric to build a central GTIN repository to ensure the efficient and accurate exchange of pharmaceutical product master data between manufacturers and their supply chain partners.
Supply Chain
March 2017 Features Events for Pharma Distribution and Anti-Counterfeiting
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance and Research and Markets host conferences in California and London, respectively.
December 15, 2016
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA, formerly HDMA) is holding its 2017 Distribution Management Conference and Expo on March 5 to 8 in Palm Desert, CA.
Pharmaceuticals
Applying GS1 Standards for the DSCSA
One-day workshop Jan. 18, 2017 is designed to help prepare manufacturers, wholesale distributors and healthcare providers to meet DSCSA requirements.
December 13, 2016
This image shows a healthcare professional scanning a barcode.
Materials
Soaring Counterfeit Market Creating a ‘Parallel Economy’
New report says counterfeit meds represent a dark underbelly of the pharmaceutical industry that’s crippling the growth of the market.
December 12, 2016
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Pharmaceuticals
Optimizing the Clinical Supply Chain for Efficiency and Productivity
Research findings from Tufts, Bio Supply Management Alliance suggests a need for new processes and new approaches to clinical supply models.
December 8, 2016
From left to right: Ravi Kiron, Ryan Mills, Renae Bentley-Gay, Malou Berdan, Irene Xie, Devendra Mishra (at the podium).
Pharmaceuticals
Nearly 94% of U.S. Rx Sales Pass Through Pharmaceutical Distributors
Specialty pharmaceuticals, greater share of chain drug store sales behind increase, says new HDA Factbook, now available at no cost to supply chain stakeholders.
December 6, 2016
Nearly 94% of U.S. Rx Sales Pass Through Pharmaceutical Distributors Specialty pharmaceuticals, greater share of chain drug store sales behind increase, says new HDA Factbook, now available at no cost to supply chain stakeholders.
Pharmaceuticals
Goldman Sachs Leads $50M+ TraceLink Round
TraceLink closes Series C financing to help companies comply with country-specific track-and-trace requirements.
December 6, 2016
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Inspection
Serialization Virtual Reality Reader Delivers Unique Experience
With the first major serialization deadline less than a year away, the pharmaceutical industry is scrambling to not just comply with regulations, but to establish comprehensive traceability solutions without disrupting production.
December 6, 2016
A 3-D virtual reality reader from Optel Vision during PACK EXPO Intl. 2017.
Pharmaceuticals
Tips to Beat the Clock on DSCSA Serialization
Until recently, much of the long-term value manufacturers and packaging operations can gain from serialization has been unrealized. It’s time to tap into a goldmine of data and gain visibility into critical interactions across trading partner networks.
December 2, 2016
Pharmaceutical CMOs and re-packagers have until November 2017 to comply with new item-level serialization regulations. Shown here are serialized packages with unique identifiers in 2D barcodes that help track the product through the supply chain and verify product legitimacy. (Image courtesy of Verify Brand)
Supply Chain
The Benefits of Serialization Experience from Other Markets
Familiar with the complexities, suppliers from the financial and healthcare communication markets offer decades of track and trace experience to pharmaceutical manufacturers.
December 1, 2016
As serialization efforts transition from planning to implementation, suppliers must be able to integrate, validate and troubleshoot lines by November 2017.
Supply Chain
FedEx Institute of Technology and IFTI to Hold Biologistics Event This Week
Conference and symposium in Memphis highlight unique challenges and advancements in logistics and intermodal transportation.
November 29, 2016
The 10th Annual Intermodal Conference, “The State of Freight,” takes place Friday, December 2, 2016, at the FedEx Institute of Technology in Memphis.
Materials
Global Logistics Going Mobile
Remote temperature monitoring systems, cloud computing and mobile technology are modernizing logistics and will drive substantial growth, predicts new Technavio study.
November 28, 2016
Remote temperature monitoring systems, cloud computing and mobile technology are modernizing logistics and will drive substantial growth, predicts new Technavio study.
Medical Device/Packaging
HealthPack 2017 to Address Hot-Button Medical Device Issues and Trends
Speakers from Cardinal Health, J&J and DePuy Synthes, nurses and technicians panel, and a live audience polling session highlight March 7-9, 2017 program in Denver.
November 22, 2016
The nurses and technicians panel is an annual highlight of HealthPack. Here, thee professionals from a recent show are shown reviewing medical device packages for examination.
Packaging/Filling
Integrated Cartoner with Coding and Verification for Efficient Serialization
The balcony-style Cariba C222 cartoner—with quick 15-minute changeover—connects to the MG2 ACE CT/400 coding and verification unit from MG America for precise indexing and transport of blister packs.
November 18, 2016
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Inspection
Serialization Software
Robust software addresses pharmaceutical counterfeiting and diversion; works with variety of camera and coding/marketing systems to create serialized numbers and then inspects codes printed onto packaging materials.
November 18, 2016
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