Pharma Preps for Serialization
Mandates that pharmaceutical products be serialized, tracked, and traced are being implemented throughout the world. In preparation, the pharmaceutical industry is revamping packaging lines and distributors are developing strategies to track every unit, from the pallet down to the vial, as it moves from the manufacturer all the way to … read more /
ShockWatch 2 Helps Shippers Save Money and Detect Damage
The new ShockWatch 2 impact monitor helps shippers reduce costs and accurately assign accountability for damage. With a single glance at the new ShockWatch 2 impact indicator, you know whether a shipment was handled roughly. The indicator is tamperproof and serialized, providing indisputable evidence of the handling conditions. The ShockWatch … read more /
ShockWatch Wins Top Blog Award
The ShockWatch cold chain blog was recently listed as one of Cold Chain IQ’s top bloggers. Focusing on all areas of temperature controlled logistics, distribution and quality in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Cold Chain IQ is an international resource center for temperature control life science professional. According to Marketing Manager Jay … read more /
Frozen Food Goes Global
The global cold chain market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2% between now and 2017, according to a recent report from Markets and Markets. Although much of that growth is attributed to the mature markets of the US and Germany, a major shift … read more /
Shipping Specifications Are NOT Stability Data
Pharmaceutical shippers are too cautious. That’s the verdict from regulatory experts and pharmaceutical logistics providers. The specific problem is the disconnect between stability data and shipping specifications. Company researchers typically have detailed information regarding the stability of products and advanced compounds, but that information may not be transmitted to the … read more /
ShockWatch®, Inc. and Timestrip UK LTD Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop and Distribute Latest Cold Chain Indicator Technology
Cooperative agreement brings together two industry leaders to provide market-leading products that require no special packaging, refrigerant or overnight shipping and provide top-notch accuracy and flexibility ShockWatch, a global leader in the innovation and optimization of logistics and cold chain risk management systems along with Timestrip UK LTD, today announced … read more /
ShockWatch Inc. Expands International Presence with Opening of ShockWatch Europe BV
Dallas, TX, Dec. 6 – Already present in over 60 countries with a network of over 200 distributors, ShockWatch Inc. has expanded its European presence with the opening of its first international office, ShockWatch Europe BV. Long-time cold chain expert Peter van Buren has been appointed as General Manager & … read more /
Angela Kerr named Vice President, Product Management and Marketing
Formerly the director of product management, Angela Kerr was promoted to Vice President, Marketing and Product Management in October 2012. “Angela has excelled in every position since joining ShockWatch five years ago and is clearly deserving of this promotion,” said Gerard Smith, Chairman and CEO of MRI Companies, the parent … read more /
ShockWatch Receives ISO 9001:2008 Recertification
ShockWatch, a global leader in the innovation and optimization of logistics and cold chain risk management systems, once again earned ISO 9001:2008 certification. After a comprehensive audit, the certification was issued on Oct. 29, 2012 by Bureau Veritas for the design, manufacture and post-sales support of shipping, handling and cold chain monitoring … read more /
Bridging the Gap: The holistic approach to cold chain management
Guest blogger Jean Bédard, President & Chief Executive Officer of Infitrak Inc., discusses examples of their holistic approach to gap analysis. When Cubist Pharmaceuticals tracked its active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) shipments from Italy to the US, it identified several unknown delays. Most, according to Cubist’s supply chain consultant, Michele Johnson, … read more /
