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How smart packaging is enabling pharmaceutical With the help of tracking technologies, just about innovation; it’s about colla- packaging a key player in the battle
companies can monitor the condition boration across the industry. Manufac-
against medical waste in India. As the
supply chain tackle waste and location of these pallets, enabling turers, logistics providers, and regula- demand for sustainable and effi cient
reverse logistics systems where used tory authorities are working together to healthcare solutions grows, the role of
he Indian pharmaceutical sec- by issues like packaging ineffi ciencies, JAY DEEPAK SHAH pallets are returned, refurbished, and create packaging solutions that balance smart packaging will only become more
tor, renowned for its global product spoilage during transit, and CEO & MD, Jay Wood Industry reused rather than discarded. This ap- cost, effi ciency, and sustainability. prominent in shaping a greener and more
Tleadership in generic drugs and mishandling, heighten this challenge. proach not only reduces waste but also Indian pharmaceutical companies are effective pharmaceutical supply chain.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), These ineffi ciencies not only increase tracked for exposure to unsuitable fosters sustainability within the pharma- at the forefront of this transition, recog-
plays a pivotal role in meeting health- operational costs but also strain envi- environments, triggering alerts to prevent ceutical supply chain, encouraging nising that smarter packaging solutions About Jay Wood Industry
care needs worldwide. As the industry ronmental resources. Smart packaging spoilage and ensure only high-quality manufacturers, distributors, and con- are essential to maintaining their global Jay Wood Industry is a leading-
scales new heights, the focus is shifting emerges as a critical solution, offering products reach patients. This reduces sumers to collectively support environ- competitiveness. Mumbai-based company established
towards sustainability, addressing the a way to enhance sustainability while waste from unusable goods and mental preservation. in 1993, renowned for exceptional
pressing challenges of environmental improving operational effi ciency, ad- enhances transparency across the CONCLUSION quality wooden pallets. With an annual
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impact and resource effi ciency. A key dressing both the waste problem and supply chain, curbing counterfeit Technology integration in packaging Smart packaging is rapidly trans- manufacturing capacity exceeding
area in this transition is packaging, the need for a greener pharmaceutical products and promoting accountability. Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled forming the pharmaceutical supply 600,000 pallets and a diverse client base
which contributes signifi cantly to the industry. packaging systems offer detailed in- chain in India, providing innovative of over 100 companies nationwide, the
pharmaceutical supply chain’s waste Eco-friendly materials: a step toward sights into storage environments, trans- solutions to tackle the growing issue of companyis at the forefront of the timber
footprint. With rising concerns about Smart packaging: the next big step sustainability port routes, and handling practices. This medical waste. By leveraging technology industry. The company is India’s
medical waste and its environmental Smart packaging is redefi ning the In recent years, packaging mate- data enhances logistics, reduces delays, such as tracking and tracing, patient fi rst PEFC-(Programme for the
toll, adopting innovative solutions like pharmaceutical industry by going rials have become more eco-friendly. and prevents losses, driving both effi - compliance tools, sustainable materials, Endorsement of Forest Certifi cation)
smart packaging has become impera- beyond product safety to embrace inno- Wooden pallets, certifi ed by organisa- ciency and sustainability. Such inno- and temperature-controlled packaging, certifi ed wooden pallet manufacturer.
tive. These advancements promise to vation and sustainability. This transfor- tions like PEFC and FSC, are leading vations help manufacturers optimise India’s pharmaceutical industry is
not only tackle waste but also enhance mative approach integrates advanced the way in sustainable practices. These operations and address long-standing advancing towards a more effi cient For further reading
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across the value chain. to minimise waste throughout the structural support for heavy pharma- supply chain. content/energy/environment/
supply chain, making it a critical compo- ceutical consignments but are also The potential to reduce waste, im- waste-management/bio-medical-
The challenge of medical waste nent in the journey toward a greener, recyclable and biodegradable, mak- A collaborative effort prove patient outcomes, and streamline waste-management/bio-medical-
able individuals driving innovation vered by experts from a wide range ing them an eco-conscious choice for The push for smart packaging is not supply chain processes makes smart waste-and-its-segregation?lgn=en
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