pharmaceutical
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Imports decline in all sectors but agriculture
OTTAWA, Ont. — Imports fell in all sectors save agricultural and fishing products, which increased for third consecutive month in January to a record high, the latest data from Statistics Canada indicates. Imports of automotive products fell 6.5% in January…
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Health of manufacturing sector showing slight improvement
OTTAWA, Ont. Canadas beleaguered manufacturing sector improved for the second month in a row in December, growing 0.9%.The increase came from the manufacturing of durable goods, which was up 2.0%, Statistics Canada data reveals. Conversely, non-durable goods manufacturing fell back…
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Imports show slight gain in November
OTTAWA, Ont. — Energy imports, as well as automotive imports, were up in November, allowing total import values to edge up 0.4% despite a large drop in industrial goods and materials, Statistics Canada reports. After reaching a record high level…
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UPS opens $80 million logistics centre in Ontario
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. UPS today opened an 800,000-square-foot logistics campus in Burlington, Ont, for UPS Supply Chain Solutions. The second largest UPS logistics facility in North America, the Burlington complex was built at a cost of $80 million CAD and takes…
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Key performance indicators study to be presented at SCL’s fall symposium
TORONTO, Ont. SCL will be presenting the much anticipated results of the Industry Canada/SCL research study called, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Key Performance Indicators Analysis a Canada and United States Perspective, at its upcoming Supply Chain Performance Metrics 2006…
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Demand for foreign machinery and equipment import continues
OTTAWA, Ont. — The growth in imports in March was widespread as six of the seven import sectors registered gains. Imports of machinery and equipment recorded 2.9% growth in March, reaching $9.4 billion. Inbound shipments of aircrafts, engines and parts…
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2006 Canadian RFID Conference set to explore latest developments
MARKHAM, Ont. — The 2006 Canadian RFID Conference, being held in Markham, Ont. April 4 & 5, is just weeks away. The conference has served as a deep source of information on RFID technology the last two years and includes…
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Convergence of factors may drive up transportation rates for pharmaceutical shippers
TORONTO, Ont. Pharmaceutical shippers did better than most in 2005 in avoiding hefty transportation rate hikes but a convergence of factors may make that feat difficult to repeat in coming years, Transportation Media editorial director Lou Smyrlis told the Cold…
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The Cold Facts: Pharma chain monitoring and documentation practices require an upgrade
TORONTO, Ont. — The push on both sides of the border to ensure tighter accountability for the storage and transport of pharmaceuticals has shippers in this industry wondering if their current monitoring and documentation processes are adequate for supporting a…
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The cold facts: a snap shot of pharmaceutical industry challenges
TORONTO, Ont. — How does the pharmaceutical supply chain compare when it comes to issues such as rate increases,surcharge penetration and capacity concerns? Find out by attending editorial director Lou Smyrlis’ seminar “A snap shot of Challenges Awaiting the Pharmaceutical…