Faced with the regulatory challenges of Serialization and Unique Device Identification (UDI) and pressure to produce at low cost, healthcare manufacturers are looking at new equipment to replace outdated production lines. Nearly half of healthcare manufacturers interviewed continue to replace legacy equipment and buy new equipment while two-thirds of participating companies predict spending more on capital equipment in the next 12–24 months.

In this latest Business Intelligence report, sixty industry professionals from pharmaceutical, medical devices and contract service companies share their experiences in complying with tracking regulations, operational challenges and their future equipment needs.