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The Sleuthing Behind Heparin
PharmaManufacturing.com
Finding the contamination source was no small feat.

Filling and Packaging’s Greatest Hits
PharmaManufacturing.com
There’s music in the machinery. For your viewing and listening pleasure, enjoy some of the more tuneful product demos available on YouTube.

Weak Links
PharmaManufacturing.com
A recent survey suggests that manufacturers don’t have as much control over supply chain security as they think they do.

Lean Microbiology
PharmaManufacturing.com
Rapid Microbial Testing Methods address micro-hold, the last frontier for reducing process time and waste

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White Papers: In Depth Research

SAP Support of the Healthcare Supply Chain’s Ongoing Effort to Ensure Patient Safety and Drive Business Value
Author: SAP
Posted: 09/05/2008
This white paper provides a detailed look at SAP’s support for the Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research Blueprint for Data Management & Data Sharing. It also offers a summary of the Blueprint concepts and a review short- and long-term business improvement opportunities that can be gained by leveraging EPCIS.

Nanoparticles in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Author: NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology, LLC
Posted: 04/14/2008
The paper explores the rapidly expanding role and significant performance advantages of nanoparticles in pharmaceutical applications. It provides an overview of nanoparticle uses in applications including diagnostic products, product packaging and biomarker discovery, as well as an extensive look at nanoparticle use in drug delivery. The paper also describes the ability to create nanoparticles efficiently and economically with media milling.

Case Study: Robotics in an Oral Solid Dose Facility
Author: Industrial Equipment & Design Company
Posted: 06/06/2007
An International Pharmaceutical Manufacturer had an Oral Solid Dosage processing facility with a problem: They were manually loading and unloading tablets to and from dryer trays, as well as handling the unwieldy trays themselves in and out of an oven dryer. In search of a solution, they approached IEDCO (Industrial Equipment & Design Company) for help. IEDCO was able to create a system using a column lift, support structure, tabley surge hopper, and discharge hopper to solve the problem.

Selecting An Aseptic Fill/Finish Contract Manufacturer: Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes
Author: Microtest
Posted: 05/23/2007
Selecting and establishing an effective working relationship with an Aseptic Fill/Finish contract manufacturer can be a challenging task. The ramifications of making a poor decision can result in schedule delays, regulatory approval issues, and lost revenue.This white paper provides guidance on the selection process and reviews the common mistakes made by potential clients.

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