In order to provide better management of pharmaceuticals in terms of both production and protection, companies must actively follow all the correct evaluation methods. Minimizing risks in cold chain processes is not just a strategy, but also the need for companies to comply with all rules and regulations.
Companies can follow best practices and guidelines, but given the different structures and carriers of different regions, companies find it difficult to follow them, because the rules are usually not regional, but common, but they are still very detailed.
So how can a company achieve its goals for both profit and security? Here are some tips to ensure the best packaging that meets the needs of the company, makes customers happy, and adheres to the rules of safety and health.
What is your weakest connection?
It is imperative that every pharmaceutical company finds its weak points where it needs to be improved. Do you have problems shipping on a regular basis due to bad weather conditions or the handling of cold loaders? Finding the weakest link in the entire supply chain requires both time and resources. Therefore, you should consider the following: do you deal effectively with your weaknesses:
a) Perform a gap analysis and record all hazardous items.
b) Manage risk for every point in the whole logistics.
c) create a quality and validation system in such a way as to train your employees and optimize your carriers
d) Carefully review all of the above. Perform final security testing to ensure that all previous steps are designed to reduce risk.
How effective is your packaging?
The temperature at the factory and destination are different, which can cause damage to the fluids inside the vehicles and containers. Damage can also be caused by sudden flight delays or lengthy safety checks.
To cope with this problem, companies must provide the following:
a) The use of specialized containers that meet the expectations of green companies has a longer shelf life, is economically viable and weighs less.
b) complete packaging inspection, for example; verification of conditioning procedures gel packages, use of equipment during transportation, temperature qualification, CQ / DQ / IQ / OQ / PQ)
Are you over-choosing new, technologically advanced packaging?
Using something is not always good - it can be fatal. Are you sure that your packaging fits perfectly with your distribution process and product inside? Will it withstand damage due to bad weather or face other serious or minor problems? If so, then you have to spend a lot of money on using the right material, temperature and weight of the load. Are these excessive costs really necessary for the product, or is this an over-development of packing arrangements? Taking the right action comes from knowledge, and knowledge is gained by collecting data. Therefore, you should go through the following:
a) Any study that shows ideal temperature ranges for biochemical and pharmaceutical preparations. (Held in your business area)
b) Any study that examines the effects of seasonal changes on products.
c) Any study examining the effects of packaging on products.
d) Any technical reports that provide a complete comparison of the cost of all packaging options.
Are you considering environmental change and training programs?
Internal training programs are always beneficial if they are taken actively. Training programs should always be chosen according to the specific needs of the delivery and the services of the organization. These programs should focus on:
a) Appropriate guidelines for assessment, verification and rejection
b) Assessment of packaging options
c) Quality Assurance and Full Audit Training
d) SOP for pre-conditioning packaging (from +2 to +8 ะก)
e) Proper training on industry recommendations
f) Full information on supplier qualifications for shipping projects
g) Using advanced temperature assessment equipment and temperature control solutions, training staff on how to make such an assessment and solve the appropriate ranges.
