Logistics

News

Monitoring temperatures across the cold chain – 2-Sep-2010

24/7 checks possible with Comark RF500 system

Temperature recording system for drugs improves efficiency – 20-Aug-2010

Packaging incorporates RFID tag to provide automatic tracking and temperature details

Envirotainer RAP e2 container awarded EASA certificate – 18-Aug-2010

Temperature-controlled container uses proven electrical heating and compressor cooling technology

Informex introduces inaugural webinar series – 29-Jul-2010

Seven hot topics have been selected and Informex is looking for speakers for the initial programme

Rhodia enhances industrial footprint with key investments – 23-Jul-2010

Speciality surfactant supplier aims to strengthen global business

Articles

Changing the concept of quality – 3-Aug-2010

The cost of a pharmaceutical ingredient is determined by far more than its monetary value. Hilary Ayshford talked to Tom Beil, vice president of quality at SAFC, about the ways in which the industry is seeking to protect itself

Drive out theft in transit – 10-Feb-2010

With thefts of high value cargo on the rise many logistics companies could take more security measures to counter action by criminal gangs

Time for a systems upgrade? – 4-Feb-2010

The economy may not be booming, but while business is slow Alex Mills, Chess Logistics Technology, argues that there is no better time to review logistics performance and invest in new warehouse systems

Secure supply lines – 7-Mar-2009

A new international track and trace pilot has shown that electronic product codes can be used to make the supply chain more secure

A route to lower costs – 7-Mar-2009

In this volatile economic climate, Purvinder Tesse, logistics director at freight forwarder FCL UK, provides some tips on avoiding the hidden costs of international transport

Jobs & People

Osterwald rejoins NextPharma board – 26-May-2010

Also becomes treasurer of International Association for Pharmaceutical Technology

New NYK Logistics pharma sales director – 16-May-2008

Global integrated supply chain solutions provider NYK Logistics has appointed Rachel Williams as its new sales director of pharmaceutical & healthcare.