Combatting theft in pharma through two-way radio systems Despite advancements in fulfilment and tracking technology, pharmaceutical theft remains a major challenge for organisations across the globe. Based on data from the British Standards Institution (BSI), the top countries for pharmaceutical theft are the United Kingdom, the United States, Mexico, Italy Read more…
Without the right communication tools, construction workers are putting themselves at risk When it comes to the use of consumer-grade mobile phones, industry experts are all in agreement: they’re distractions and potential hazards. And yet according to a report by Hytera, 82% of those it reviewed stated that their organisation Read more…
Dropped calls, no connections, slow data: customers vent on Twitter! Mobile phone networks experienced outages following Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s announcement of new measures to try to contain the spread of coronavirus. A recent Irish Times article, highlighted just how vulnerable our cellular communication systems are in Ireland. Customers complained of Read more…
In recent years, pharmaceutical outsourcing has grown in popularity amongst drug developers – and much of this is down to increased consumer demand, stringent regulations and new technology. For many developers, it’s now more cost-effective to use contract manufacturing organisations (CDMOs) with wide capabilities. This enables pharmaceutical companies to generate Read more…
While pharma supply chains have become more robust, complex and diverse, many remain underequipped to cope with today’s fast-evolving marketplace, particularly in light of COVID-19. Indeed the demand for medicines is growing at a rapid rate – far outstripping supply – and for many pharma companies today, the focus is Read more…
Health and safety in construction needs to be improved significantly In 2018/19, there were 30 fatal injuries to construction workers in the UK. According to the Health and Safety Executive, the fatality rate in construction (1.31 per 100,000 workers) is three times the ‘all industry’ rate. The top five causes Read more…
Construction remains the least productive industry in Ireland – but what can site supervisors do to improve it? Delivering on time and on budget is a challenge that has plagued the construction industry – just look at Crossrail; originally planned to open in 2018 and cost €17.4bn (£14.8bn), the project Read more…