Workforce

GHS demands additional OSHA training

The U.S. adoption requires a refresher course and a careful consideration of just what impact this development might have when it comes to processing and packaging operations.

March 1, 2016

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Operational Excellence

Packaging value chain

The wide variety of package types available throughout the world is due to the evolution of related supply channels.

March 1, 2016

Workforce

FDA and Pharma to Collaborate on Manufacturing Tech Program

The latest draft guidance invites drug makers to work with the agency’s new Emerging Technology Team to implement modern technologies that will improve processes and increase Quality by Design.

February 29, 2016

Workforce

FDA Issues Statement on Califf’s Senate Confirmation

Agency applauds the U.S. Senate’s vote to support the confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf, M.D. as FDA Commissioner.

February 25, 2016

Contract Packaging

Improving Site Efficiency Reported as Primary Contract Packaging Goal

Contract packagers/manufacturers and third-party logistics providers also identify quality control and compliance as key challenges in Nulogy survey.

February 24, 2016

Workforce

The Fate of Pharma

The pharmaceutical industry is under pressure to lower drug prices, improve product quality and accelerate time to market. Here’s how Big Data and the Internet of Things will play an important role in the future.

February 3, 2016

Workforce

Liz Tierney Promoted to Healthcare Packaging Publisher

Tierney has developed new ad products and pioneered new markets for the brand, and she will continue as the lead sales contact in her new position as Publisher.

January 27, 2016

Workforce

Medical Device Excise Tax Suspension to Rejuvenate U.S. Market

GlobalData analyst says two-year suspension will provide relief to small- and medium-sized device makers.

January 25, 2016

Material handling

Pharmapack Europe to Unveil 2016 Trends

Serialization, combination products, emerging markets, outsourcing, TVF and adherence identified as the key themes in drug delivery and packaging.

January 20, 2016

Workforce

Clemson announces two award winners

Two seniors have been named Packaging Science Outstanding Seniors for the Fall semester 2015 at Clemson University.

January 5, 2016

Workforce

Work-based learning—a strategy for business sustainability

By some estimates, over the next 10 years there will be a shortfall of more than 2 million technically skilled workers for manufacturing jobs. That’s why work-based learning initiatives are so important.

January 5, 2016

Workforce

Women in manufacturing: What might the packaging community do differently?

These eight women have established rewarding careers in the subset of manufacturing known as packaging.

January 4, 2016

Contract Packaging

Webinar covers Special Pack innovation

Provided by the Contract Packaging Association and the Institute of Packaging Professionals with support from Contract Packaging Magazine, a PMMI Media Group publication, an upcoming webinar will look at opportunities in Special Pack development.

December 30, 2015