Manufacturing

Articles

Thomas P. Layloff describes the advantages of using thin-layer chromatography methods for counterfeit detection. This article contains bonus online material.

Q&A: Thin-layer Chromatography Kits Screen for Counterfeits in Developing Countries

The authors review current industry challenges and trends in managing global supply chains and propose best practices for improving visibility into those networks.

Improving Visibility of the Pharma Supply Chain: Best Practices and Technologies

The pharmaceutical industry and US regulatory bodies have not responded adequately to the increasing level of outsourced manufacturing in countries such as China and India, according to a new white paper by the PEW Health Group.

PEW Recommends Steps to Secure the Supply Chain

Duane Sword is Vice President Marketing & International Sales at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Product degradation is often overlooked compared with other supply chain issues, but if left unchecked can lead to the market entry of substandard medicines, whether through ignorance or gross negligence.

Degradation And What It Means To The Supply Chain

Angie Drakulich was editorial director of Pharmaceutical Technology.

FDA released a new strategy on that is aimed at meeting the challenges posed by rapidly rising imports of FDA-regulated products and the growing complexity of the pharmaceutical supply chain.

New FDA Strategy to Tackle Imports, Supply Chain

Jim Miller is president of PharmSource Information Services, Inc., and publisher of Bio/Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Report.

Lessons from the earthquake in Japan show the vulnerability of the bio/pharma supply chain.

Supply Chain Pain

Patricia Van Arnum was executive editor of Pharmaceutical Technology.

An upcoming conference by the Drug, Chemical and Associated Technologies Association (DCAT) will focus on innovative practices and strategies for optimizing sourcing, procurement, and the management of the pharmaceutical supply chain.

Innovation in the Pharma Supply Chain

Amy Ritter was Scientific Editor, BioPharm International.

Nigeria Looks to Simple Packaging Controls and International Cooperation to Curb Counterfeit Drugs

Chemspec USA, which will be held in early May, in Philadelphia, addresses the key issues affecting the manufacturing and supply of fine chemicals.