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Serialisation
solution for counterfeit crisis
Siemens IT solutions
A new serialisation system, which requires each
package of medication to be identified via a
unique ID code before being given to the customer,
is to lead the fight against the problem
of medical forgeries, which cost the industry billions
of dollars in lost revenue and pose
significant health risks for consumers. more... |
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The
real deal
Original1
As counterfeiters’ techniques become more sophisticated,
the difficulty of controlling unauthorised activity
along the supply chain is increasing. Software service
provider Original1 offers its customers a comprehensive
solution, which, as CEO Claudia Alsdorf explains,
combines supply chain integrity, secure item level
product authentication and Nokia’s easy-to-use
mobile technology. more... |
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016 |
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Perfect
package
DHL
Are logistics companies best placed in the supply
chain to conduct key secondary packaging activities?
Alex Klim explains why configuring product presentation
to market requirements later in the supply chain
can be cheaper, greener and easier to manage than
traditional methods. more... |
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Flying
pharmaceuticals across the globe
SkyCargo
Safe and reliable transport of pharmaceutical products
requires exacting processes, specialised technology
and reliability, all of which one firm prides itself
on. more...
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Airfreight-focused
logistics solution
Geodis Wilson
Transporting pharmaceuticals is never a risk-free
process, with various factors to consider, including
keeping products at the correct temperature range
to ensure their usability does not decrease in transit.
more...
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Stay
cool, cut costs
LifeConEx
The growing number of high-value biologicals increases
the need for advanced pharma logistics. Despite
this, company management is often not aware of the
real cost of low-quality logistics. more...
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The
right chemistry for success
Siemens
The pharmaceutical industry is facing major challenges.
To be successful in a client-oriented and highly
regulated marketplace, companies need IT partners
that can redesign business processes to help reduce
costs and increase efficiency. more...
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Forensic
signature
OYSTAR Manesty
Throughout the supply chain, there are areas where
counterfeit products slip into the system. A particularly
vulnerable area is when goods are repackaged. nanoTrust
offers brand protection technology for both drug
and package. more...
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Real
deal
ARmark Authentication
Technologies
Pharmaceutical counterfeiting has serious consequences
for healthcare consumers and providers as well as
pharmaceutical companies. Fortunately, new techniques
have been developed for distinguishing genuine branded
products from the copies. more... |
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RFID:
a seismic shift?
NXP Semiconductors
RFID promises to revolutionise the pharmaceutical
industry and for some of the industry’s leading
players, such as Pfizer, it already has, writes
Peter Schmallegger, segment marketing manager, RFID,
NXP Semiconductors.
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Encrypted
security solutions
Atmel
The scale of the counterfeiting problem to the pharmaceutical
industry means that packagers require ultra-secure
solutions if they are to protect products throughout
the distribution chain. Radio frequency identification,
combined with state-of-the-art encryption, enables
product safety. more...
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Supply chain protection
Freight Watch
With large-scale theft on the increase, the pharma
supply chain has never been more vulnerable. Today's
freight specialists now have the expertise to prevent
such losses. more...
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RFID:
a business case
Picosoft
There are a number of factors that must be looked
at whenever a company is considering implementing
RFID technology. It is not an off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all
product; nor is it a direct replacement for barcodes.
However, RFID technology, coupled with the right
solution provider, can give substantial returns
on investment. more.. |
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Enterprise
Forecasting: The Next Generation Solution
Futurion
As pharma companies become worldwide organisations,
accurate enterprise forecasting has become essential.
However, many ERP systems have been unable to provide
comprehensive, reliable and accurate data for the
long term – until now. more.. |
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Managing
The Risk Of Counterfeiting And Diversion
NanoInk, Inc
Brand protection is a significant issue when
it comes to fake drugs. While there are a number
of measures to combat this problem, a truly comprehensive
system is required. more.. |
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Panacea
for a sick trade
Spacecode SA
The fight against counterfeit drugs is ongoing and
extensive, but most of the efforts have had limited
success. The problem has persisted regardless, and
is escalating. With the maturing of RFID, there
may be a new solution. more.. |
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Fired
up for RFID
UPM Raflatac
The implications of RFId technology for the
pharma industry are enormous, given the growing
number of supply chain and security applications
it enables. Though the technology is still evolving
to suit specific applications, tag manufacturers
are now ready to produce on a large scale, meaning
implementation will be swift.
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Optimising
supply chain security
Omron
RFID is a powerful tool that the pharmaceutical
industry can use to face new supply chain challenges
and, more importantly, boost pharma’s ability
to solve these critical problems. more.. |
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Staying
ahead of the fakers
Hewlett Packard
Counterfeiters of pharmaceutical
products have become more sophisticated in their
methods, and the industry is trying hard to make
the next leap in security technology. For some,
this means RFID. For others, it means synergy between
many solutions. Jim Banks reports. more..
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Combating
pharmaceutical fraud
Aegate
Fraudulent drug products in the supply
chain cost pharmaceutical companies millions in
lost revenues and damage to their brands. It is
about time the industry began tightening up its
counterfeiting measures, says Alison Williams, head
of marketing for drug authentication company Aegate.
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