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🚀 Exciting news from Stord , Six of their first-party fulfillment centers have achieved Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) certification, exceeding industry standards with an A+ rating and 96-99% conformity score. This milestone highlights Stord's dedication to quality and safety across various industries, including food & beverage, health & beauty, and pharmaceuticals. Their state-of-the-art Stord One Warehouse management system ensures precise tracking and efficient communication. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eKGAef5h #Stord #Fulfillment #SupplyChain #cGMP #QualityManagement #CustomerCare #3PL #WarehouseManagement #eCommerce #RacklifyNews

Product recalls are becoming more common in the United States: The number of recalled products reached a five-year high last year, according to a recent report, with around 3,300 recalls reported across the automotive, consumer product, food and drink, medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Companies generally issue voluntary recalls after they learn that a batch of products has been contaminated or poses a safety risk. For consumers, it can be difficult to keep track of the various recalls issued on popular products — and determine whether any items they bought are affected. Check out this helpful list from Aria Bendix, Rob Wile, and Katie Mogg. #ProductRecalls #DefectiveProducts #Safety #Consumers #Law

This is a major development in licensing.

6 Ways to Maximize Product Value as Loss of Exclusivity Approaches

6 Ways to Maximize Product Value as Loss of Exclusivity Approaches

6 Ways to Maximize Product Value as Loss of Exclusivity Approaches

Cigar Agent Transforms into TPDREG.EU: A New Chapter Begins with Wim Boudewijn, Sander Jellema, and Stijn Elbersen.   In an important development period for tobacco manufacturers who are selling products into the European Union, #CigarAgent, under the stewardship of the renowned Wim Boudewijn, has evolved into #TPDREG.EU. This strategic transformation marks a significant milestone, as Wim Boudewijn joins forces with Sander Jellema and Stijn Elbersen to offer proved expertise in #TobaccoProductsDirective (#TPD) registrations across the European Union.   For years, Boudewijn has been a great help and advisor to many in the cigar industry, assisting manufacturers of mainly handmade cigars, brand owners, and importers with product registrations and reporting through the European Union - Common Entry Gate (#EUCEG). Leveraging his deep #cigarindustry insights, Boudewijn developed a user-friendly software tool designed for simplicity and efficiency and already widely appreciated by many.   The trio's collaboration comes at a crucial time, driven by the growing demand for EU-CEG registration, an essential component of the #EUTrackTrace system. Together, they have founded TPDREG.EU, now positioned as your trusted partner for streamlining and accelerating European TPD registrations.   TPDREG.EU's software tool is currently undergoing further enhancements, in collaboration with #Huss Business Software, to meet the evolving needs of the industry. The upgraded software is anticipated to launch in Q3 this year, promising to bring innovative solutions to TPD registrations. The Cigar Agent platform will stay available till that time.   About the Owners: Wim Boudewijn: With a rich background that includes more than 40 year of IT-knowledge, authoring several books on cigars, importing cigars into the EU, and founding Cigar Agent more than seven years ago, Boudewijn brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the cigar industry to TPDREG.EU. Sander Jellema: As the current Managing Director at Huss B.V., Jellema offers extensive expertise in sales and management within the software industry, particularly in data-driven companies. Stijn Elbersen: A seasoned professional in the cigar industry, Elbersen is co-owner of Small Batch Traders - an international sales, marketing and distribution company for handmade cigars which also offers EU Track & Trace compliance - and brings invaluable insights and operational excellence to the team.   TPDREG.EU: Born from the foundation laid by CIGARAGENT.EU, with over seven years of experience in TPD registrations, TPDREG.EU stands as the forefront company specializing in the efficient and expedited handling of European TPD registrations. Our mission is to simplify the TPD registration process in the European Union for manufacturers, brand owners, importers, and distributors, ensuring compliance is seamless and straightforward.   For further information, please contact Stijn Elbersen [email protected].

Here is another Article 22 referral decision from the European Commission. This time wholesale distribution of beverages. Not so many details on the assessment of the criteria for referral available yet, but it seems that the Commission is going a bit beyond IT, pharma and other highly innovative sectors. https://lnkd.in/dfRjwsDx #mergercontrol #mergersandacquisitions #competitionlaw

I had a chance to join DPW this year bringing together supply chain and procurement startups with enterprises that are on a journey to digitalise, automate and improve their procurement processes. Thanks Matthias Gutzmann for putting this together! 🤩One of the highlights (obviously ;) was listening to how Pactum AI customers talk about RoI and success with every expansion. 🙄 what is common across the customer success stories? Willingness to change and a pain point.

CEO Chris Kelly Joins Cross-Party Roundtable Discussion on Groundbreaking Vape Sector Licensing Framework CEO Chris Kelly of Phoenix 2 Retail recently participated in a pivotal cross-party roundtable discussion to address the vape sector's challenges through a newly launched licensing framework. The event, which brought together key industry players, including the prominent online retailer Vape Club Ltd, highlights the importance of licensing in regulating the market and combatting illicit and underage sales. CEO Chris Kelly emphasised the significance of the licensing framework in promoting responsible business practices and supporting robust enforcement measures against rogue retailers. He reiterated Phoenix 2 Retail's commitment to advocating for more robust regulation to safeguard consumers and maintain industry integrity. Implementing a licensing framework in the vape sector offers numerous benefits, including effectively monitoring and controlling distribution channels, reducing the prevalence of counterfeit products, and safeguarding public health by limiting underage access to vaping products.