PRODUCTION TRENDS

Designing Pharma Equipment for Reliability

The goal of Design for Reliability is to eliminate defects at the design stage.
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BEST PRACTICES

Improving Production: How IT, OT, and Quality Can Collaborate

Different functional groups must work together to get the most value from existing plant data.
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Using the Internet of Things to Manage Manufacturing Equipment

IoT platforms aim to help manufacturers implement connected technology and use data efficiently.
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Review by Exception: Connecting the Dots

Incorporating review by exception functionality within manufacturing execution system (MES) software can streamline biopharmaceutical product release.
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IN THE NEWS

ISPE Announces 2019 Facility of the Year Awards

The overall award went to a compounding pharmacy, and category awards included biopharma facilities, a continuous drug substance facility, and equipment for smart packaging.
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West Pharmaceutical Services and Schott Announce Product Collaboration

The companies will combine the Schott adaptiQ platform with West’s Ready Pack system.
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PACKAGING

Primary Packaging for Combination Products

Trends affecting packaging include the shift to more complex drug-device combination products.
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