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Case Study: Inside the Successful Implementation of an End-to-End Global Labeling System

About this event

This discussion-based episode spotlights a real-world case study: how Smith+Nephew selected and implemented ROBAR from Innovatum as their new global labeling system. You’ll hear how the company transformed a complex, high-volume, and highly regulated labeling challenge into a streamlined success story through teamwork, strategy, and best practices.

We’ll explore the key factors Smith+Nephew considered, why ROBAR stood out as the right fit, and the partnerships that enabled success. Plus, we’ll look ahead at how robust data management, error-prevention tools, and system integration are shaping the future of medical device labeling.

If your organization faces challenges with complexity, compliance, or scalability, you won’t want to miss this inside look at what’s possible when technology and teamwork align.

What You'll Learn

  • How Smith+Nephew identified exactly what they needed in a global labeling system, and made it happen.
  • The teamwork tactics and best practices that turned a complex challenge into a smooth, scalable solution.
  • Proven ways to cut errors, strengthen compliance, and keep audits stress-free.
  • Smart integration moves that connect labeling seamlessly with ERP, PLM, and manufacturing systems.
  • Real-world lessons you can adapt to streamline your own processes and speed products to market.

Who Should Attend

  • Labeling & Packaging Leaders – Managers and directors responsible for product labeling, packaging operations, and artwork management.
  • Regulatory Affairs & Quality Professionals – Teams focused on compliance, audit readiness, and quality assurance in regulated industries.
  • IT & Systems Integration Specialists – Professionals involved in ERP, PLM, and manufacturing system integrations who support labeling processes.
  • Operations & Supply Chain Managers – Leaders looking to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and speed time-to-market.
  • Manufacturing Executives – Decision-makers seeking scalable, compliant solutions for high-volume production environments.
  • Medical Device & Pharma Professionals – Those working in regulated manufacturing sectors who want insights into global labeling best practices.

Speakers

  • Laurie Jordan, Sr. Director, Global Packaging Technology, Smith+Nephew
  • Ardi Batmanghelidj, President & CEO, Innovatum, Inc.

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    Laurie Jordan Senior Director, Global Packaging Technology @ Smith+Nephew

    Laurie Jordan is currently the Senior Director, Global Packaging Technology for Smith & Nephew, Inc., a global manufacturer of medical devices, including Orthopeadic implants, surgical devices for Sports Medicine, and Advanced Wound Management products. She has been in the medical device industry for 22 years, and holds a Certified Packaging Professional Lifetime (CPPL) certification from IoPP. She has held roles of increasing responsibility in Operations, Business Development, Global Labeling Systems, Packaging Design and Development, and Packaging Process Engineering. Laurie has a B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University, and a M.B.A. from the University of Mississippi with an emphasis in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management, and Management Information Systems. She resides in Memphis, TN with her husband Jamey and three sons.

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    Ardi Batmanghelidj President & CEO @ Innovatum

    Heading up a software company specializing in labeling and regulatory compliance since 1993, Ardi Batmanghelidj has amassed extensive hands-on experience in the Life Sciences industry. He has continuously shared his expert guidance with the FDA and manufacturers in the areas of master data management, labeling, automated print inspection and barcoding. Ardi is presently contributing to the Advamed steering committee for EUDAMED machine to machine communications. Ardi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts. He has additional IT certifications from the Computer Processing Institute, Boston.

Network Partners Group

Advancing Life Sciences for a Healthier Tomorrow

Network Partners Group (NPG) is a leading life sciences consulting firm serving in the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries. NPG has five Centers of Excellence, specializing in labeling, packaging engineering, quality, regulatory affairs, and project management.