Pharma Packaging – Innovation Key to Cost Savings
Written by packagin on June 28th, 2009
Fredclay asked:
In the pharmaceutical industry, while the status of the packaging function might only be that of an appendix, if properly utilized, it can be an invaluable resource of innovation and cost savings.
During the whole process of production, the packaging people are roped in only after the product research and development teams are over with their jobs. And at times they’re brought in even past the stage of product engineering. Naturally, by this stage, the schedule gets tight and there’s barely time left for meeting deadlines, leave aside innovation.
Innovation might not be an invention but just a new way of doing something. And as Peter Drucker identified, it’s one of the only two basic business functions, the other being marketing, it has has been known to result in improved quality, reduced labor costs, improved production processes, reduced pharmaceutical packaging materials, reduced energy consumption, etc. all of which spell profitability.
However, if packaging is only considered as an afterthought, the possibility of innovation is lost somewhere, and consequently its benefits too.
Leveraging Integration for Innovation
Experts believe that integrating the packaging function with the research and development function requires only a few tweaks. To breed innovation it’s important to allow the packaging function more influence within R&D. This is so because when the two functions work jointly, it will enable the packaging department to better help with quality initiatives, continuous enhancement programs, costs reduction, etc.
Also, when the packaging department is aware of the projects that are underway including the high priority ones, it can prepare in advances and has the time necessary to think and innovate, and better use their pharmaceutical packaging equipment.
Further, in addition to just an influence within R&D, a more innovative set-up could include merging R&D and packaging. Because a lot of cost reduction, quality, and continuous improvement depends on packaging, so including packaging within the whole process sounds like a better option.
L
In the pharmaceutical industry, while the status of the packaging function might only be that of an appendix, if properly utilized, it can be an invaluable resource of innovation and cost savings.
During the whole process of production, the packaging people are roped in only after the product research and development teams are over with their jobs. And at times they’re brought in even past the stage of product engineering. Naturally, by this stage, the schedule gets tight and there’s barely time left for meeting deadlines, leave aside innovation.
Innovation might not be an invention but just a new way of doing something. And as Peter Drucker identified, it’s one of the only two basic business functions, the other being marketing, it has has been known to result in improved quality, reduced labor costs, improved production processes, reduced pharmaceutical packaging materials, reduced energy consumption, etc. all of which spell profitability.
However, if packaging is only considered as an afterthought, the possibility of innovation is lost somewhere, and consequently its benefits too.
Leveraging Integration for Innovation
Experts believe that integrating the packaging function with the research and development function requires only a few tweaks. To breed innovation it’s important to allow the packaging function more influence within R&D. This is so because when the two functions work jointly, it will enable the packaging department to better help with quality initiatives, continuous enhancement programs, costs reduction, etc.
Also, when the packaging department is aware of the projects that are underway including the high priority ones, it can prepare in advances and has the time necessary to think and innovate, and better use their pharmaceutical packaging equipment.
Further, in addition to just an influence within R&D, a more innovative set-up could include merging R&D and packaging. Because a lot of cost reduction, quality, and continuous improvement depends on packaging, so including packaging within the whole process sounds like a better option.
L
Tags: Afterthought, Appendix, Continuous Enhancement, Energy Consumption, Enhancement Programs, High Priority, Packaging Department, Packaging Materials, Peter Drucker, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment, Product Engineering, Profitability, Quality Initiatives, Research And Development
can someone grammer check/proof read this memmo for me plz plz plz?
Written by packagin on June 26th, 2009
durrani85 asked:
Unfolding The Future, inc., is a company that takes pride in transforming the way its products are used on day to day basis. Due to the lack of innovative ideas, the company has suffered a dramatic loss within the last two quarters. With innovation in mind, the packaging department of Unfold The Future, inc., has completed a new design for the sugar free mints due for market launch in April. The proposal is so ground-breaking that competing companies have yet to come up with such ideal design, thus making this proposal the most important opportunity for regaining the companys lost shares.
The new idea for packaging the sugar free mints lineup was to produce a package that was slim and unique at the same time. The general consumer looks for a mint product that could be carried around with them without taking much space in their pocket. With the (.44 oz) metal tin package, Unfold the Future, inc. will become one the first company to offer such a compact size. Additional materials like paper and plastic were suggested for packaging but they had far greater flaws compared to the metal tin. Paper is not a durable enough material to sustain too much abuse in pockets and purses while keeping its original box shape. At the same time, plastic doesnt offer the same kind of style and attraction the metal tin can achieve. The strong metal case can keep the mints safe in most inconvenient environments without altering the taste of the product and at the same time provides a stylish appeal to widespread customers. The second and equally important aspect of the proposed design is the uniqueness of how the package opens and closes. With the innovative slide on and slide off cap, the package is more convenient and stylish than the company has ever produced. A little slide of a thumb opens and closes the container and provides easy access to the mints. Each tin will contain sixty mini mints in the (.44 oz) container and maintain the same price as the (1.76 oz) packages. The compacts size and sugar-free concept in tradeoff will give the company an opportunity to sell less for more. The basic design will remain the same for all the sugar-free mints and the only thing that alters will be the color for various flavors. It is imperative to keep the colors identical to the non-sugar free products in order to keep the process more convenient for the consumers and the workers. The product is guaranteed to attract consumers attention on the store shelves due to the proposed packaging ideas provided. By accepting this design proposal, Unfold The Future inc., will be able to offer the same product as its competitor but market it with a packaging design to lead the future sales in the breath mint industry.
Desirae
Unfolding The Future, inc., is a company that takes pride in transforming the way its products are used on day to day basis. Due to the lack of innovative ideas, the company has suffered a dramatic loss within the last two quarters. With innovation in mind, the packaging department of Unfold The Future, inc., has completed a new design for the sugar free mints due for market launch in April. The proposal is so ground-breaking that competing companies have yet to come up with such ideal design, thus making this proposal the most important opportunity for regaining the companys lost shares.
The new idea for packaging the sugar free mints lineup was to produce a package that was slim and unique at the same time. The general consumer looks for a mint product that could be carried around with them without taking much space in their pocket. With the (.44 oz) metal tin package, Unfold the Future, inc. will become one the first company to offer such a compact size. Additional materials like paper and plastic were suggested for packaging but they had far greater flaws compared to the metal tin. Paper is not a durable enough material to sustain too much abuse in pockets and purses while keeping its original box shape. At the same time, plastic doesnt offer the same kind of style and attraction the metal tin can achieve. The strong metal case can keep the mints safe in most inconvenient environments without altering the taste of the product and at the same time provides a stylish appeal to widespread customers. The second and equally important aspect of the proposed design is the uniqueness of how the package opens and closes. With the innovative slide on and slide off cap, the package is more convenient and stylish than the company has ever produced. A little slide of a thumb opens and closes the container and provides easy access to the mints. Each tin will contain sixty mini mints in the (.44 oz) container and maintain the same price as the (1.76 oz) packages. The compacts size and sugar-free concept in tradeoff will give the company an opportunity to sell less for more. The basic design will remain the same for all the sugar-free mints and the only thing that alters will be the color for various flavors. It is imperative to keep the colors identical to the non-sugar free products in order to keep the process more convenient for the consumers and the workers. The product is guaranteed to attract consumers attention on the store shelves due to the proposed packaging ideas provided. By accepting this design proposal, Unfold The Future inc., will be able to offer the same product as its competitor but market it with a packaging design to lead the future sales in the breath mint industry.
Desirae
Tags: Box Shape, Dramatic Loss, Easy Access, Future Inc, Market Launch, Memmo, Metal Case, Metal Tin, Mint Product, Mints, Packaging Department, Proposed Design, Purses, Quarters, Stylish Appeal