Material handling

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

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Operational Excellence

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

Operational Excellence

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

Sustainability

Pfizer Enhances Capsule Filling/Weighing in Freiburg, Germany

For more than 30 years, Pfizer’s Freiburg facility has used Bosch machinery that has produced benefits such as lean manufacturing, sustainability and reduced waste. It’s no wonder more equipment will be added in 2017.

December 8, 2016

Operational Excellence

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

Material handling

PACK EXPO/Pharma EXPO Sets All-Time Record

Pill dispensing system, regulatory-compliant blister carton, automation in cannabis packaging, and serialization issues highlight Pharma EXPO 2016.

December 1, 2016

Operational Excellence

FMOT to ZMOT to PMOT

People outside packaging are often stunned when told that in traditional manufacturing of food and other CPG products that are destined for “traditional” retail sales, the store—not the final user—is the real customer.

December 1, 2016

Filling/capping, dry

Spee-Dee launches customer-centric manufacturing strategy

Spee-Dee’s new manufacturing strategy aims to support on-time deliveries, improved product quality, and stronger customer connections.

November 30, 2016

Operational Excellence

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

Material handling

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

Secondary Packaging

Six Guidelines for Turnkey Packaging Line Integration

These steps can help ensure a smooth packaging line startup in weeks rather than months.

November 28, 2016

Operational Excellence

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

Controls & Machine Components

Polpharma Implements PAS-X MES in Poland

Manufacturing Execution System will support efficient operations in the production departments for parenteral and solid forms as well as in R&D.

November 17, 2016