Operational Excellence

Drug Quality and Security Act passes Senate

U.S. Senate passes H.R. 3204 and sends it to President Obama. Bill would preempt all current serialization and pedigree laws, have impact on compounding.

November 18, 2013

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Operational Excellence

Bottles and boxes and jars, oh my!

Approximately 12 million hazardous-materials packages were shipped in 2012 in the United States, but only 0.001 percent of those were found to be leaking in transportation.

November 7, 2013

Operational Excellence

Five tips for working with suppliers on projects

Here are five tips for working with suppliers on projects.

November 4, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Automated changeover for better CIP

Schneider Packaging demonstrates an automated solution for adjusting processes and boosting OEE for new or retrofit applications.

October 31, 2013

Operational Excellence

Seven tips for comparing machines at a trade show

Packagers look forward to the industry’s major trade shows as a chance to see what’s new, and to shop for their next machinery purchase.

October 28, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital ink jet printing enhances food safety

Grower/packer implements advanced on-film labeling technology to track and trace fresh produce from field to store to kitchen.

October 24, 2013

Operational Excellence

Ten financial justifications for new equipment

Financial justifications for new equipment come in two varieties: hard and soft.

October 22, 2013

Operational Excellence

Best practices for specifying packaging machinery

There are a number of basic best practices that should be observed when buying packaging machinery of any stripe.

October 20, 2013

Operational Excellence

Eleven tips for a successful packaging line start-up

Here are some useful tips for line installation and start-up.

October 19, 2013

Operational Excellence

Tips on finding the right equipment supplier

When choosing an equipment supplier, be well aware that you’re not just buying a piece of machinery to accomplish a certain task.

October 15, 2013

Operational Excellence

Vendor evaluation methodology for packaging equipment

When evaluating packaging machinery suppliers, it’s important to follow a disciplined methodology to eliminate as much subjectivity as possible.

October 15, 2013

Packaging line integration

Pharma Technology: Capsule polisher/deduster

Two machines to be displayed with metal detection systems at Supply Side West show in Las Vegas.

October 11, 2013

Material handling

Update on serialization and unique device identification regulatory developments

Key regulatory developments could preempt California e-pedigree and provide clarity for manufacturers and packagers of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices.

October 10, 2013