FEATURE ARTICLES

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  Temperature Monitoring Comparisons For The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

  Over the last several months I have written a couple of articles focused on the pharmaceutical time and temperature supply chain.   While some may have found the opinions to be a bit strong as they related to the lack of proper training within the industry, I believe I received more “behind the scenes” agreement than not.  The fact of the matter is, any of us involved in this important supply chain must understand not only the regulations that touch our individual businesses, but we must also understand the product which we have been given responsibility to manage and ensure patient safety!  By Jeff  Clark, 7P™ Solutions

• 3 Serialization Issues Even GS1 Is Concerned About
• Critical Process Parameters And Critical Quality Attributes: Why Does The Selection Process Take So Long?
• Is Your Document Control System Out Of Control?
• A Closer Look At BioPharmaceutical Equipment And Processes

INDUSTRY WHITE PAPERS

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  End-To-End Management Of Clinical Trials Data

  The introduction of electronic data capture (EDC) systems in clinical trial data management and analysis triggered the promise of better-managed clinical trials – with greater efficiency, faster access to higher-quality clinical data and better mapping of data flows to business processes.

• Emerging Trends In Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes

  In 2013, the pharmaceutical industry will continue to witness major changes and challenges. Considering global economic uncertainties, increasing healthcare costs and expiring patents, the industry appears to be in a state of turmoil.   By Dr. Jérôme Freissmuth

• The Need For Flexible Facility Designs

  Currently the need of a paradigm shift in the facility design of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production sites has been stated in multiple papers and conferences (1, 2, 3).

• Future Trends For Online EDC In Clinical Studies: INTrial© Application On PCs, Tablets and Smartphones

  The positive effect of electronic data capture (EDC) on the increase of data quality and on the decrease of time to generate clean data is well known. Today the question no longer is “Shall we use EDC instead of paper work?” but to gain insight in the advantages and pitfalls of the various solutions available.

CASE STUDIES

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  Increasing Accuracy, Not Costs: Vision Inspection Improves Detection

  For years, one major pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer relied on representative sampling for quality control instead of automated vision inspection. Representative sampling was unable to provide a satisfactory rate of inspection, and the company turned to Mettler-Toledo for help.

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  Pfizer Ireland Selects eSight For Automatic Analysis And Integration Of Energy Data

  Pfizer is the world’s leading research-based biomedical and pharmaceutical company.

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  CUREM’s Use Of Medrio Allows For Study To Be Built Early And Under Budget

  CUREM Research Partners is a contract research organization (CRO) providing customized clinical trial research support including study management, clinical monitoring, and data management. They have met the clinical needs of single site phase I trials through multi-center phase III projects.

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  Aerocore® Solution Assists Diagnostic Specialists In Spreading Innovation And Controlling Disease

  A novel screening test is changing the way tuberculosis is detected and controlled, thanks in part to a custom shipping solution from American Aerogel.

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  Aerocore® Helps Doctors To Get Diabetics Treated With Active Living Cells

  A bioengineered product is improving care for diabetic patients who have painful foot ulcers—and a shipping solution from American Aerogel plays a key role in making it work.

PHARMACEUTICAL ONLINE VIDEOS

• Pfizer CentreSource High Containment Services Video

  A narrated tour of the Pfizer high containment facility in Freiburg, Germany, demonstrating the world-class contract high potency, solid oral dose processing capabilities available globally from Pfizer CentreSource.

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  Brookfield Features Rheometer And Viscometer With Touchscreen At Pittcon 2013

  Lori Clapper speaks with Brookfield’s Bob McGregor about the updates they’ve made to their Rheometer and Viscometer.

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  Miele Features Sustainable, Robust Washers At Pittcon 2013

  Lori Clapper spoke with Miele’s Deb Ruriani about two of the main issues she hears from lab workers today.

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  Shipping Infectious Specimens By Air Tutorial Video

  Classifying, packaging and labeling biological specimens for clinical trials or clinical research is often challenging.

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  Azbil BioVigilant's Instantaneous Microbial Detection System Video

  Azbil BioVigilant's IMD-A® rapid biologic detection system revolutionizes environmental air monitoring for microbial contamination.

FEATURED SUPPLIERS

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  Eriez

  Eriez is recognized as the world authority in advanced technology for magnetic, vibratory and metal detection applications. The company’s magnetic lift and separation, metal detection, materials feeding, screening, conveying and controlling equipment have application in all of the process, metalworking, packaging, recycling, mining, aggregate and textile industries...

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  Pfizer CentreSource Pfizer CentreSource (PCS) is a leading pharmaceutical contract manufacturer that offers a range of GMP compliant sourcing and outsourcing services to meet your pharmaceutical production requirements.
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  CAMO Software, Inc.

  CAMO Software is a pioneer and trusted market-leader in the field of Multivariate Analysis (MVA) and Design of Experiments (DoE) software. Our solutions are used by companies around the world to analyze data and monitor key processes in R&D, Manufacturing and Quality Control.

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  Loma Systems and Lock Inspection

  Lock Inspection Systems, the #1 worldwide supplier of metal detection and checkweighing equipment, continues to be renowned for its customized inspection systems and excellent after sales support.

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• Sparta Systems Launches New Business Intelligence Solution, TrackWise Analytics
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• Pentec Health Announces Limited Voluntary Recall Of Certain Compounded Prescription Therapies For Renal Patients

FEATURED PRODUCTS

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  IT Services And Reporting Making sound strategic moves depends on an accurate understanding of your business vital signs. At growth-stage companies, where small moves often make a major difference, the need to get it right is critical.
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  BenchMixer™ Vortex Mixer The BenchMixer sets the new standard in vortex mixing. With advanced Q-Drive™ technology, it provides smooth, instant vortexing of even the largest sample sizes, including full 50ml tubes. The unique counter balance system creates maximum vortexing action with minimum noise and vibration for quite, long-lasting operation.
• Outsourced Business Solutions LifeScience Logistics’ fully integrated web based applications are completely scalable and offer our clients easily configured and highly secured solutions.
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  Intelligent Compact Vision System For Pharmaceuticals

  Reliably monitors fast motion sequences. Supports diagnostics and commissioning.

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  Rotor Fine Granulator- RFG 150 DA

  The RFG 150 DA has been developed by Alexanderwerk as a slip-on attachment to a universal drive motor of the UM series.

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