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Hope on the horizon for Puerto Rico drug shortages
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalIn the wake of the two hurricanes that devastated Puerto Rico's way of life, the United States has experienced shortages of certain drugs. The magnitude of this impact has been felt by many hospitals across the United States that depend on a number of Baxter products, which are made in Puerto Rico.
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Demanding E&E developments from CES 2018
Don Rosato EngineeringThe annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — just held Jan. 9-12 in Las Vegas — is the world's top technology exhibition highlighting major new electrical and electronic developments. Continuous change is always the main feature of the electrical and electronics industries. Whether in the consumer electronics or telecommunications sector, companies must constantly evolve to remain competitive in the global marketplace.
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The distribution swap: Walmart’s bold logistics move
Delany Martinez Distribution & WarehousingThe shifting landscape of e-commerce has been largely shaped in the last few years by a single domineering hand: Amazon's. The "A-to-Z" sales site has become the source for all things shipped, but now their largest competitor is trying to close the market share gap.
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The tricky side of brand partner agreements
Matt Kaplan and Anne Cruz RetailBecause of the pressures on product markets and the increasingly nimble landscape of e-commerce, a manufacturer's partners are vital links in the chain of success. Without establishing in advance a clear understanding of partners' expectations and goals, things may be trickier than they need to be. Setting out these expectations in an effectively tailored agreement is key — whether you are a startup or an established company that needs to refresh its expectations with its partners.
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4 causes of failure for medical devices
Emmet McMahan EngineeringMaterials are one of the most common causes of failure in medical devices, especially for plastic. Records show that material failure is responsible for 30 to 40 percent of all FDA recalls on medical devices.
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Peering over the edge of the F-Gas cliff
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingRegular readers may recall that when I first started writing about the revised F-Gas regulations, back in 2014, I reported some concern that the combination of bans and proposed phasedown of HFCs risked precipitating supply difficulties if the industry did not transition to lower-GWP refrigerants quickly enough.
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Stopping sexism: Equality in manufacturing
Delany Martinez ManufacturingInternet-enabled sales, digital infrastructure and social media networking have expanded the reach of businesses to unprecedented heights in the last 20-odd years. That exponential increase, however, is only one side of the coin. The darker side of business — the scandal-prone side — is subsequently running out of shadows in which to hide.
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10 tips to create a safer workplace
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementProtecting workers should be a priority for every employer. This article lists 10 tips for employers who want to create a safer workplace.
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Technology driving construction changes in Europe
Andrew Gaved Facilities & GroundsOne of the defining questions in the European construction industry at the moment is how to reduce time on site. This comes from the logic that the quicker a construction program is completed, the higher the profit margins for the contractors and the quicker the customer can get to making money from whatever use the building is being put to.
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Infrastructure still needs help, but can the US afford it?
Lucy Wallwork Construction & Building MaterialsCities are not defined by a collection of buildings but rather by a deep web of movements, people, products or ideas. And it is infrastructure that knits together the different components of a city — where we live, work and play. It is also what links cities to each other globally.
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