Hardware Podcasts

34 - DocXellent and GlaxoSmithKline - packaging specs!

People of Packaging · 15 Oct 2020 · 53m

What this episode covers

Amy Rodriguez of DocXellent and Albert T. from GlaxoSmithKline discuss the migration from legacy systems like Lotus Notes to DocXellent's Insure software for managing packaging specifications. They detail how GSK uses the platform to maintain a single source of truth for engineering BOMs, ensure regulatory compliance in a GMP environment, and accurately calculate packaging taxes based on material weight. The conversation highlights the shift from homegrown databases to a standardized, validated system that supports global collaboration and reduces errors in contract manufacturing.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
DocXellent, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Pfizer
Products
Insure
Tools
Lotus Notes, SAP

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