In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining a controlled environment in cleanrooms is critical for product integrity and compliance. The recent CrowdStrike incident caused significant IT outages globally, affecting flight control, banking, logistics, and pharmaceuticals. Our FacilityPro® environmental monitoring system showcased exceptional performance during this recent event, ensuring uninterrupted and continuous cleanroom monitoring and control. FacilityPro is […]
The late Charlie Munger, the legendary vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner, built one of the most impressive investment track records in history. While Buffett often receives the spotlight, Munger’s influence on modern value investing is profound and transformative. His principles shifted Buffett’s approach from buying mediocre companies at bargain […]
When my parents were married in the 1960s, they spent their honeymoon traveling around Europe. Graduate students with lots of curiosity and little money, Arthur Frommer’s Europe on 5 Dollars a Day was their bible and a Eurail Pass allowed them the freedom to hop on a train and traverse the continent on a tight […]
Contamination Control Strategies for Innovation FAQ’s In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining stringent contamination control strategies is not just a regulatory obligation but a fundamental aspect of ensuring product safety and efficacy. The EU GMP Annex 1 outlines the importance of a Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) for sterile drug products, emphasizing the need for a structured […]
Most economics textbooks focus heavily on mathematical models and theoretical frameworks that often feel disconnected from real-world economic phenomena. While these academic approaches have their place, they can leave students without a practical understanding of how economic principles shape our daily lives. The following five books offer profound economic insights that go far beyond what […]
As the summer crowds fade and cooler air sweeps in at America’s national parks, the trails feel more inviting and the landscapes take on a fresh beauty. Shorter days bring the added bonus of unforgettable sunsets from wide-open vistas, and longer nights make it easier to enjoy the stars in designated Dark Sky sanctuaries. But […]
In the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, ensuring sterility and minimizing microbial contamination are critical for maintaining product quality and safety. Microbial sampling is a key component of environmental monitoring, and understanding the optimal criteria for sampling can significantly impact the effectiveness of sterility assurance programs. Introduction to Microbial Sampling Methods In a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, microbial […]
Building real wealth isn’t about flashing designer bags or driving luxury cars. Actual wealth accumulation happens quietly, often invisibly, through consistent financial habits and thoughtful decision-making. While social media showcases flashy purchases and lifestyle inflation, genuine wealth builders focus on fundamentals that rarely make headlines. These seven subtle signs indicate you’re on the path to […]
Theme park fans have a lot to be excited about in the coming years. Parks around the country are expanding and building on their legacy in major ways, from new rides and hotels to fully-immersive lands and, as most recently seen with Universal Epic Universe, new parks altogether. (Photo: Carly Neil, The World of Spark) […]
Reducing False Positives in Cleanroom Microbial Air Sampling In controlled environments like cleanrooms, maintaining sterility is crucial. One of the most important processes in this context is microbial air sampling—a method used to detect airborne contaminants that could jeopardize sterile manufacturing processes. However, one significant challenge in microbial air sampling is the risk of false […]