Supply Chain

EUIPO Report Says Counterfeit Medicines Cost EU €10.2 Billion a Year

October 06, 2016

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

A report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office shows that the EU loses approximately €10.2 billion a year due to counterfeit medicines.

Pharma Venture Wins Supply Chain, Logistic, and Distribution Award at CPhI

October 05, 2016

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Pharma Venture’s approach in tackling supply-chain, logistic, and distribution challenges in the MENA region was recognized at the CPhI Pharma Awards.

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Solid Phase-Change Material Provides Safe Cold Chain Shipment

October 04, 2016

The Koolit Advanced PCM Gel from Cold Chain Technologies provides cold-temperature protection for drugs and vaccines during transport.

Could Blockchain Enable Secure Data Transfer?

October 03, 2016

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and business partners are studying how Advanced Digital Ledger Technology might solve supply chain and other data transfer problems.

Tracking a Global Problem

October 02, 2016

A number of organizations have analyzed and estimated the size of pharma’s counterfeit and diversion problem.

Chasing a Moving Target for Counterfeiting and Illegal Diversion

October 02, 2016

As criminals duplicate the latest overt security technologies, pharmaceutical manufacturers are evaluating covert and layered approaches to fight counterfeiting, theft, and illegal product diversion.

Onset Expands Product Line for Cold-Chain Monitoring

September 29, 2016

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Onset expanded its product line for pharmaceutical cold-chain management with the launch two new products.

Contract Packager Expands Serialization and Cold Chain Capabilities

September 26, 2016

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Sharp Packaging Services adds Biotechnology Center of Excellence to its to its Allentown, PA campus.

Researchers Propose a Portable Biomolecular Manufacturing Method

September 22, 2016

Researchers from the Wyss Institute explain a potential method for transporting and producing temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals at a reduced cost.

CSafe Acquires Kallibox

September 01, 2016

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

CSafe completed the acquisition of Kallibox, a manufacturer of cold-chain packaging solutions.