Jim ButschliWorkforceHelping consumers identify counterfeit productsUnited Nations report provides visual guide to educate consumers and protect brands.May 2, 2013HomeThe 2013 Salary Survey reveals skinny pay hikes + job securityPackaging pros saw a 3.49% average pay increase in 2012 compared to 2011, with job security and job prospects strong, according to respondents to the 2013 Institute of Packaging Professionals/Packaging World Salary Survey.May 1, 2013Operational ExcellenceGS1 Healthcare US publishes new serialization guidelineThe GS1 Healthcare US Secure Supply Chain Task Force, consisting of more than 50 members from throughout the supply chain, developed a guideline to identify and serialize pharmaceutical products using GS1 identification numbers.May 1, 2013Operational ExcellenceFDA’s Crowley addresses Unique Device IdentificationThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has provided a detailed description of proposed effective dates for Unique Device Identification (UDI) requirements on its Web site.May 1, 2013Coding, Printing & LabelingPrinting technology helps Chinese firm meet that country’s product identification requirementsHailong Machinery Group uses thermal ink-jet technology to print high-density, high-resolution bar codes and text on primary and secondary packaging.April 30, 2013LabelsReport says 40% of parents give young kids cough/cold medicine that they shouldn’tMany parents disregard label warnings. …Meanwhile, FDA’s BeSafeRx provides interactive map tool to protect against fake pharmaceuticals.April 24, 2013BeveragePackaging helps grow global preservation marketsNew BCC Research report forecasts growth around the world as packaging developments preserve foods and beverages.April 22, 2013WorkforceFlexible Packaging Assn. releases industry segment analysisStudy analyzes the U.S. flexible packaging business by volume and financial value for industry segments.April 22, 2013Cartons and boxesRedesigned skin care package overcomes daunting hurdlesBy working with its branding partner, Merz Pharmaceuticals now enjoys considerable shelf appeal, despite several retail challenges.April 22, 2013Material handlingMedicine kit package helps ColaLife save lives in ZambiaWedge-shaped anti-diarrhea Kit Yamoyo package ‘piggybacks’ in unused space within CocaCola crates to take advantage of the beverage giant’s global distribution system.April 12, 2013Previous PagePage 82 of 192Next Page
