Cost Optimization of Tablet Production
Pharmaceutical company with in-house tablet production
Tablet production was to become significantly more cost-efficient without jeopardizing quality and compliance.
The challenge
The situation
The company wanted to optimize its tablet production processes to achieve significant cost reductions. The central challenge was to tighten production workflows while maintaining quality and compliance, based on a review of workflows, cost structures and resource allocation.
Our approach
What we delivered
Reallocation of the production portfolio, so that the cost reduction does not come at the expense of quality and compliance.
Adjustment of the shift model to actual demand
Analysis of the cost structure of tablet manufacturing as the basis, before anything was changed in the workflows.
The outcome
Results & impact
30% lower production costs
Reduction in the production costs of tablet manufacturing.
Four months to target
Cost targets achieved within four months.
In summary
Tablet production runs at 30 percent lower cost with maintained quality and compliance, achieved within four months.
Related expertise
Lean Manufacturing →
Quantifying the eight types of waste, OEE measurement and layout design
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management →
Production planning within the EU GMP Guide (EudraLex Volume 4)
Lean Six Sigma →
DMAIC and operational excellence, with every process change run through change control
GMP Consulting (Good Manufacturing Practice) →
A quality system with SOPs, batch records and CAPA, plus inspection preparation
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