Smart packaging in the pharmaceutical supply chain (Intelligent and Smart Packaging 2005)

Mr Paul W Adams, Principal Engineer
Abbott Laboratories, United States
 

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Summary

  • The challenges of product monitoring
  • The technology solutions available
  • Temperature controlled packaging in the cold chain
  • Advantages and challenges of RFID in the pharmaceutical supply chain
  • Future plans

Company Profile

Abbott Laboratories is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than 55,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

Speaker CV

Paul has been with Abbott Laboratories for over 18 years. His career with Abbott has included roles as a Hazardous Material Specialist, Packaging Lab Supervisor and his current role as a Principal Packaging Engineer supporting RFID. He has worked in the Diagnostic, Specialty Product and Pharmaceutical Divisions of Abbott, which allowed him to gain experience in various aspects of packaging from small bottle liquid to bulk powder packaging. He has supported many distribution packaging functions including simulated transportation testing and hazardous material testing. Paul is a member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals and is a Certified Packaging Professional.