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Automated Prescription Filling Opportunities Open for OEMs

Automation opportunities are opening in the pharmaceutical industry through new trends in adherence packaging and blended central fill facilities.

November 17, 2023

Adherence packaging gaining popularity over the U.S.'s traditional countables is generating automation opportunity for OEMs.

Medical Device/Packaging

MDPTC 2023 Honorees Share Achievements, Advice

At thePACKout, industry experts Amy Stewart, Kent Hevenor, and Ryan Erickson were honored for their contributions to the medical device packaging community.

November 17, 2023

Amy Stewart, Kent Hevenor, and Ryan Erickson were honored for their contributions to the medical device packaging community.

CPGs Outsource Logistics for Flexibility and Scalability

About half of CPG direct-to-consumer shipping is being outsourced, and companies are finding a host of benefits from these services.

October 27, 2023

Companies of varying size are finding incentives to outsource logistics based on their unique challenges.

4 Tips for Connecting Remotely with Your Next Gen Workforce

Remote and hybrid work have unquestionable perks. If you’re managing early career professionals…“let me know if you have questions” won’t always suffice.

October 10, 2023

Panelists (from left): Kate Malachowski, PhD; Nina Rosso; Stephanie Lee, MBS; Robin Usselman; Tita Tavares; Kelly Waldron, PhD.

Outlook of Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation

Packaging stakeholders should take part in extended producer responsibility legislation development to ensure long-term efficiency.

August 31, 2023

Packaging EPR laws have been passed in four states, with more likely to come.

Adherence/Delivery

Pharma Packaging Expert Warns Against TikTok Tic Tac Travel Hack

Pharmaceutical packaging firm Origin urges travelers not to adopt travel hack as popularized on social media platform.

August 23, 2023

Repackaging medicines for travel can result in serious holdups.

Specific Machine and Production Environment Standards

Specific machine and production environment standards may apply to machines like conveyors and robots, or to industries that require hygienic design.

August 17, 2023

Mobile robots are among the machine categories that require specific standards.

Packaging Executives offer Intuitive Automation Advice

Companies are struggling to simplify machine operation, but those who have been successful have advice on implementing intuitive automation.

August 11, 2023

Companies are using intuitive human machine interfaces to simplify operation of automated machinery.

The Moment Is Now for Women in Packaging

There is a real opportunity for women to lead the way as the packaging industry grows. But for the industry to reach its full potential, companies will have to address the obstacles women face.

August 7, 2023

Dawn Hudson, former president and CEO of Pepsi Cola North America, tells a packed house at the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network breakfast just how important it is to dismantle gender bias in the workplace.

Factory Automation Shines as a Workforce Solution

Most packaging and processing executives say automation has successfully addressed labor issues, but ensuring this technology is intuitive is more of a challenge.

August 3, 2023

Surveyed executives support automation to eliminate repetitive or undesirable tasks.

Following Safe Electrical Practices in Packaging Operations

Packaging machinery, electrical components, and control systems have their own distinct standards that can be critical for machine safety and beneficial for sales.

July 25, 2023

Following electrical standards in machine development can mitigate damage to property and harm to workers in operation.

What Machine Standards Apply to My Project?

A single primary machine standard can involve several additional standards, so it is important to know what to follow for a given machine project.

July 17, 2023

Standards applications should involve management, a combination of mechanical and electrical engineers, technicians, and sales.

Risk Assessment Standards in Packaging Machinery

Risk assessment can be lengthy for OEMs, but the benefits of machine safety and reputation outweigh the costs.

July 7, 2023

machinery risk assessments

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Investments Decelerate in 2023

The pharmaceutical and medical device industry is mellowing after a sharp increase in scheduled projects in 2022, but growth continues.

June 30, 2023

The pharmaceutical and medical device sector is growing in 2023, but has growth has slowed in comparison to 2022.

Top Packaging Machinery Recommendations

Packaging machinery end users recommend OEMs focus on lowering operational costs and fast-tracking delivery times for machine parts.

June 23, 2023

Surveyed packaging machinery end-users want manufacturers to improve troubleshooting capabilities, among several other recommendations.

Priorities in Packaging and Processing Operations Include Cost, Quality

Almost three-quarters of industry representatives focus their decisions on cost above any other factor in packaging and processing operations.

June 9, 2023

Of 129 packaging and processing industry survey respondents, 70.5% say cost is their top focus in operations.

Adherence/Delivery

CVS Pharmacy Launches Vitamin Dispenser that Opens with a Fingertip

The new CVS Health QuickServe Vitamin Dispensing System offers visual access to daily vitamins and supplements. Cartridges fit in a reusable dispenser that delivers one pill at a time without jamming.

June 6, 2023

CVS QuickServe Vitamin Dispenser

Predictive Maintenance Rising Fast in Packaging and Processing

Packaging and processing companies increasingly use predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and cut maintenance costs.

June 2, 2023

A growing percentage of packaging and processing industry stakeholders are adopting predictive maintenance and other digitalization technologies.

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