Workforce

Women in manufacturing: Ideas on how to close the gender gap

These eight women have established rewarding careers in the subset of manufacturing known as packaging. What advice do they have for the generation that follows them?

November 3, 2015

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Operational Excellence

Pharmaceutical packaging logistics: Debating air vs sea freight

Benefits and challenges of both options to be addressed in Messe Frankfurt, Germany during the 15th Annual Cool Chain Temperature Controlled Logistics Europe event.

November 2, 2015

Workforce

My 3Ps of packaging with a veteran’s advice: Be ready to pivot and accept change

Roughly 30 years ago I entered university as a naïve, open-minded, scared freshman.

October 30, 2015

Workforce

Mind the gender gap

If anyone out there doubts that gender diversity in a manufacturing enterprise is a good idea, do yourself a favor. Get a copy of a recent study commissioned by The Manufacturing Institute, APICS Supply Chain Council, and Deloitte.

October 30, 2015

Contract Packaging

Analyzing the pharmaceutical logistics market

In-depth report looks at key vendors, market drivers, challenges, trends, and opportunities through 2019.

October 29, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

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

Workforce

Workforce solutions on display and at work

With the availability of skilled manufacturing workers challenging companies across the country, it was reassuring to see so many activities aimed at solving this problem, taking place on the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show floor.

October 29, 2015

Labels

Handling toxic drugs: a simple packaging fix

Broken vials, shattered glass and exposure to toxic contents are every drug handler's nightmare. A relatively simple fix from Iwata improves safety for healthcare workers and others.

October 28, 2015

Contract Packaging

First Serialization Roundtable for CMOs held

Optel Vision and Supply Chain Wizard event encourages open discussion about serialization tools and strategies to prepare for DQSA serialization compliance.

October 20, 2015

Workforce

Odd advertising lessons

Kim Kardashian will now teach us about drug advertising.

October 15, 2015

Workforce

Cal Poly named scholarship recipient

Packaging World’s 2016 Future Leaders in Packaging scholarship goes to the Cal Poly Packaging Program.

October 13, 2015

Material handling

Measuring the true costs of pharmaceutical theft

The total cost of pharma cargo theft could be up to eight times your product’s value. Meanwhile, penalties for criminals remain light.

October 9, 2015

Material handling

LIVE FROM PDA EUROPE: Measuring the true costs of pharmaceutical theft

The total cost of pharma cargo theft could be up to eight times your product’s value. Meanwhile, penalties for criminals remain light.

October 9, 2015