Verification of Codes on Sachets and Boxes
Quality control is exceptionally important in pharmaceutics. To make sure that counterfeit or expired drugs do not reach retail channels, it is essential for pharmaceutical producers, that batch numbers and expiry dates on sachets and boxes are perfectly printed and easily readable. Therefore Verla-Pharm, Germanys market leader for magnesium supplements, decided to equip a new […]
Efficient Solution for Serialization of Small Batches
Smaller batch productions which undergo frequent production order (PO) changes pose a real challenge when it comes to serializing folding boxes. Retrofits may involve a considerable amount of time and reduce the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Steps in the Serialization Process During a typical serialization process, folding boxes are transferred from the cartoning machine to […]
Track and Trace FAQs: Introduction to Track and Trace Solutions
What is Track and Trace? Track and Trace is a combination of two different features. Tracking describes supply chain events, such as where is the location of my item. Tracing, originally comes from traceability, describes the item itself, including components, ingredients, production processing steps, quality etc. To illustrate the concept, we take a cellphone call […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Plant in France Equipped with Laetus Technology
First COVID-19 Vaccine Plant in France Laetus, a Danaher Product Identification operating company, specialized on pharmaceutical traceability solution, has been a strategic partner of Delpharm for 25 years. The relationship was evolving and tightened over the past two decades thanks to the reliable hardware and software products, as well as the engagement level of our […]
Introduction to the Chinese Organic Code Requirement
You will find this article helpful for the application of the Chinese Organic Code and how to stay compliant to this specific coding requirement. Evolution of the Chinese Organic Code After the Chinese baby milk scandal in 2008, with an estimated 300.000 affected babies, including 54.000 hospitalized and 6 deaths, the need to improve the […]
Effects of Counterfeit Lubricants and the Solution for Brand Protection
The Challenges for Automotive Chemical Manufacturers Brand Owners Protect their Reputation Counterfeit engine oil contains color, additives, and low quality processing oil that damages the engine. Catastrophic side effects such as explosions, overheating, and fires have occurred due to malfunctioning of engines. Caltex and Shell already implemented anti-counterfeit features for their lubricant products in Asia […]
The Traceability of Cannabis in North America
High Double-Digit CAGR of Growth The Green Rush has been one of the trending industrial topics in North America as the Cannabis market is one of the fastest growing industries in the last years. This urges producers, authorities and the supply chain to get comprehensive and reliable traceability solutions from “seed to sale” in place. […]
With Laetus, Danone began their Consumer Engagement Journey
With the concept of customer centricity and digital transformation, companies in every industry have started to consider consumer engagement as a product offering. According to the McKinsey and Ipsos reports, consumer behavior has rapidly changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing a prompt impact on brand loyalty: 75% of consumers incorporated new shopping habits, with […]
PHARMA-CODE Series: #3
PHARMA-CODE FAQ’s
PHARMA-CODE resembles a conventional barcode but the deeper you dig, the more different it reveals itself to be. Mistakes can be costly and not just financially. Here are the most frequently asked questions that we often receive about PHARMA-CODE. A multi-color barcode? Q: Why does PHARMA-CODE incorporate colors? Some colors are invisible to scanners […]
PHARMA-CODE Series: #2
PHARMA-CODE Printing
In a previous article, we explored how PHARMA-CODE is similar and different from other barcode types. Now we invite you to explore with us the practicalities of printing the PHARMA-CODE on your products. With other barcode types, it is always a critical concern from the printer suppliers about validating the data structure. The certainty that […]