Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices: Trends & Opportunities in Packaging Operations, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in November 2020, examines packaging operations across pharmaceuticals and medical devices using industry interviews and public data sources to benchmark near- and mid-term investment priorities. The analysis indicates three focus areas—regulatory traceability and serialization (including DSCSA and UDI compliance), automation and digitalization (such as IoT, remote diagnostics, and robotics), and flexible, sustainability-oriented production to support personalized and high-mix manufacturing—framed against supply-chain pressures and COVID-era disruptions. Charts highlight comparative equipment needs and ROI considerations, and emerging patterns show where capital is being directed. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in November 2020. Based on 27 expert interviews, 2018 U.S. Census Bureau (Annual Survey of Manufacturers) data, and secondary analysis of industry reports and news sources collected 2018–2020.
