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Section: Industry News > Workforce
Workforce
Phoning It In
Even with isolators and co-bots, packaging operations can still be hazardous. Is the power of combating workplace injuries sitting in our pockets?
July 14, 2017
Rob Radwin positions a smartphone to record video of a conveyor belt — a better method for measuring the risk presented by repetitive workplace tasks and safeguard workers against injury. Photo: Stephanie Precourt/UW–Madison
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.
Packaging/Filling
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“Innovation is not just one ‘aha’ idea from a great inventor. As a rule, a great invention was probably hatched in six or seven different places at a time”.–John Pittenger, Senior VP of Strategy and Innovation, Koch Industries Inc.
October 5, 2016
Author Ben Miyares
Medical Device/Packaging
Medical Device Excise Tax Suspension to Rejuvenate U.S. Market
GlobalData analyst says two-year suspension will provide relief to small- and medium-sized device makers.
January 25, 2016
GlobalData analyst says two-year suspension will provide relief to small- and medium-sized device makers.
Medical Device/Packaging
Regulated Environment: Process Validation in the Medical Device Industry
Packaging professionals in the medical device industry have different regulatory requirements than the packaging standards that apply to other products.
January 5, 2016
Linnette Torres Puig, Quality Director, Edwards Lifesciences
Adherence/Delivery
Can pharmaceutical packaging be safety-compliant and sustainable?
Pharma companies will benefit from the time spent transitioning to a more sustainable model, especially as they see growing consumer satisfaction, says APP study.
October 29, 2015
Author Ian Lifshitz is North American Director of Sustainability & Stakeholder Relations at Asia Pulp and Paper Group (APP), which refers to itself as the world's second-largest pulp and paper company.
Pharmaceuticals
Odd advertising lessons
Kim Kardashian will now teach us about drug advertising.
October 15, 2015
Eric F. Greenberg is a Contributing Editor and Legal & Regulatory columnist for Packaging World and Healthcare Packaging.
Pharmaceuticals
Building in cost savings on the packaging end
How to make forecast vs reality work in pharmaceutical contract packaging.
August 27, 2015
A sampling of Pharma Packaging Solutions' products.
Materials
Insights on Teva’s acquisition of Allergan Generics
As acquisitions of specialty and generic pharmaceutical companies continue to escalate, Frost & Sullivan analysts weigh in on Teva’s purchase of Allergan Generics.
August 4, 2015
This image depicts generic medicine tablets.
Adherence/Delivery
Healthcare Packaging Perspective: Patient responsibility
Time for patients (and physicians) to heed medication label warnings.
July 14, 2015
Jim Butschli, Healthcare Packaging Editor
Workforce
Report: American manufacturing is alive and well
Talk that America’s manufacturing might has severely declined over the last few decades and only low-wage jobs remain is a myth, says a report from Ball State University and Conexus Indiana.
June 26, 2015
Talk that America’s manufacturing might has severely declined over the last few decades and only low-wage jobs remain is a myth, says a report from Ball State University and Conexus Indiana.
Materials
What technologies will transform the world?
In the next five years, three technologies are predicted to do so, says IHS Technology report.
January 12, 2015
In the next five years, three technologies are predicted to do so, says HIS Technology report.
Pharmaceuticals
Test your cold chain IQ
True or false questions about the handling of biologics and drugs in the supply chain.
January 7, 2015
Kevin O'Donnell is Vice President, Cold Chain Standards, Practices & Compliance at BioLife Solutions, Inc., and is a Contributing Editor for Healthcare Packaging. He is internationally recognized as an industry thought leader, author and advocate on matters related to pharmaceutical packaging and distribution practices.
Pharmaceuticals
One trillion dollars!
See you in Chicago for Pharma Expo’s debut.
September 24, 2014
Jim Butschli, Healthcare Packaging Editor
Pharmaceuticals
'Cold Chain Chronicles' delivers thought-provoking insights
New book authored by Kevin O’Donnell provides practitioner’s outside-the-box perspectives on the importance of temperature-sensitive drug stewardship.
August 18, 2014
'Cold Chain Chronicles' delivers thought-provoking insights
Workforce
Time to reevaluate education with an eye on return on investment
For every one occupation requiring a masters degree or higher, there are two professional jobs requiring a university degree. But there are seven jobs—good ones, too—requiring a one-year certificate or two-year degree.
August 1, 2014
Jim Butschli, Healthcare Packaging Editor
Robotics/Automation
Is too much education the problem with the economy?
Have we created unrealistic expectations by educating more people with college degrees than what there are jobs that require those degrees?
June 5, 2014
In this column, Contributing Editor Keith Campbell asks, 'Is too much education the problem with the economy?'
Robotics/Automation
Manufacturing’s resurgence creates demand for skilled technicians
Needs include workers who can operate today’s high-tech equipment for plastics production, robotics, and automation.
April 9, 2014
In this photo, an engineer works on complex machinery. Manufacturing’s resurgence creates demand for skilled technicians
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