Jim ButschliWorkforceJob Market Analysis: Manufacturing threatened by a lack of talent from post-boomer generationsNew column tracks activities shaping workforce development in healthcare packaging-related sectors.January 6, 2014WorkforceRevealing key trends driving the global packaging marketSmithers Pira projects global packaging sales to reach $975 billion by 2018, with Asia predicted to represent more than 40% of demand.January 2, 2014Material handlingUPS survey examines healthcare distribution challengesSurvey respondents in the Asia-Pacific region push product security issues ahead of supply chain cost as top ‘Pain in the (Supply) Chain’ concern.December 31, 2013Operational ExcellenceYour Top 10 Healthcare Packaging stories from 2013Serialization stories dominated the list among Healthcare Packaging online readers, but the top-read story of the year revealed some dirty deeds.December 19, 2013Flexible packagingPackaging helps ACell deliver regenerative productsIts next-generation MatriStem products for wound care and soft tissue repair are packaged on multiple lines with shelf life ranging from six months to two years.December 17, 2013Cartons and boxesOff the Shelf: Thelma’s Treats uses ‘Oven box’ for cookie deliveriesThe carton is not only printed with graphics to resemble a 1950s-style oven, it also include front carton flaps that open like an oven door to allow consumers to open it and retrieve the just-baked hot cookies.December 17, 2013Operational ExcellencePharmapack Europe 2014 focuses on innovationFeb. 12-13 event, now at the Porte de Versailles, will concentrate on packaging and delivery systems for medications and healthcare products.December 11, 2013ClosuresCustomized spin-welding key to sealing KarmaCapClosure allows users to infuse fresh vitamins into beverage and then shake the bottle to initiate health benefits of its vitamin drinks.December 9, 2013Converting equipment'Packaging as art' approach guides Hello Products' oral care lineSuppliers partner to speed ‘seriously friendly' oral care products to market in innovative packaging that employs shapes, colors, and recycled materials.December 5, 2013Operational ExcellenceH.R. 3204 bill signed into lawEstablishes national track-and-trace/serialization system and brings more federal oversight to large-volume compounding pharmacies that custom-mix medications in bulk.December 4, 2013Previous PagePage 73 of 192Next Page
