Antares Vision, a provider of serialization-based track and trace solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, held an open house celebrating the 10th anniversary of its North American operation to an audience of more than 100 guests representing pharma companies of all sizes.

Supply Chain Wizard, a leading full-service global consulting firm specializing in serialization and traceability, along with supply chain strategy and operational transformation programs, will host a three-day Serialization Training & Certification Program December 6-8 at the Mövenpick Hotel City Centre in Amsterdam.

Antares Vision celebrates its 10-year anniversary October 18 with a series of presentations, live equipment demonstrations and networking opportunities. The day-long event took place at Antares Vision’s Moorestown, NJ U.S. headquarters, which features a dedicated showroom and demonstration space. 

The barcode is so pervasive in worldwide commerce that it’s hard to believe its use is still increasing. Now add prescription drug anti-counterfeiting measures to the list.

As 2017 heads toward the final quarter and the time intended for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) to implement step 1, i.e., all pharma manufacturers distributing only serialized primary containers into the supply chain, we’ve learned a few things.

SIG Combibloc has introduced a digital solution that guarantees total control of the production process in the industry, and allows the creation of tailored digital marketing actions focused on the end consumer.

Combining services draws upon both Omega’s legacy as a provider of highly engineered packaging automation solutions and MACTEC’s leading solutions in unit dose packaging. At Pack Expo, MACTEC’s Nano60 Thermoformer will be showcased.

In addition to the health problems that tainted food can cause consumers, and the damage to the brands’ and retailers’ reputations, a food recall can cost a food company $10 million or more in direct costs, business interruption and lost sales.

Though DSCSA law remains unchanged, compliance penalties are delayed until Nov. 2018, and pharma companies will be able to implement far-reaching serializations solutions.

This digital solution that will ensure total transparency of quality and food safety, as well as total control of the production process in the industry, and personalized digital marketing actions.