Pharmaceutical/Biotech

Big Regulatory Changes Coming to All Players in Pharmaceutical Industry

November 6, 2015

The times they are a changin' for the players across pharmaceutical supply chains, from API suppliers to CMOs, to manufacturers, packagers, distributors, dispensers/pharmacies ... just about everyone across the chain.

Achieve 4,200 Orders/Hour using Zero Picking Labor

November 5, 2015

SI Systems

Hospital System Finds RFID Useful in Tracking Medical Supplies

November 5, 2015

RFID Journal

BJC HealthCare, which operates 12 hospitals in Illinois and Missouri, is in a multi-year process of deploying radio frequency identification technology to track and manage the thousands of medical supplies it uses.

King Solutions Launches Truck Freight Management System

November 4, 2015

King Solutions

King Solutions has developed MyGameChanger, a cloud-based freight management system for truckload and less-than-truckload transportation data.

Automakers in European Union to Face Tougher Emissions Tests for Diesel Vehicles

November 4, 2015

Environmental Leader

Following the Volkswagen emissions scandal, EU member states have agreed to use tests that more closely mirror real road conditions to measure diesel cars' emissions.

Most Costs to Operate Ocean Vessels Expected to Rise Through 2016, Consultancy Say

November 4, 2015

Maritime Executive

Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2015 and 2016, according to the latest survey by international accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens. Crew wages, repairs and maintenance, and drydocking are the cost categories likely to increase most significantly over that period.

Cold Chain Distribution 2015: SMi releases exclusive interviews with World Courier, Sanofi Genzyme and American Airlines Cargo

November 3, 2015

Modest Profit Growth Predicted for European Road Freight Market

November 3, 2015

Transport Intelligence

The European road freight market grew by 2.9 percent in 2014, but markets there have distinctly different dynamics in both supply and demand, which means no single, cohesive European road freight market exists.

European Demand for Liquefied Natural Gas Won't Pump Up Shipping Freight Rates, Study Says

November 3, 2015

Drewry

LNG shipping freight rates continue to be under pressure from weak Asian demand and a growing fleet. Shipowners are now pinning hopes on a revival in European demand. However, European LNG demand growth will not be sufficient to raise freight rates, according to the newly launched LNG Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Cylinder Manufacturer Says RFID Helps Control Parts' Maintenance

November 2, 2015

RFID Journal

Milwaukee Cylinder, a manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic tie rod cylinders, has begun selling a radio frequency identification function for its products to help users manage each cylinder's maintenance schedule.

Pharmaceutical/Biotech

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Learn how pharmaceutical and biotech companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.