Dividella’s Lot Size One and Up approach, also rooted in 21 st century production and packaging concepts, adopts a robotic work-cell system to boost the flexibility and sustainability of small-batch production.
In doing so, it can relieve stress points for pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers at every stage of the production and supply chain.
The need for small lot production
Striking the right balance on batch size is difficult for any pharma company. Manufacturing thousands or even millions of identical pack iterations ensures ready supply but without catering to individual client needs and incurs huge hidden costs in inventory. Small batch manufacturing gives greater flexibility and responsiveness to customer needs and country-specific requirements but robs the pharma company of economies of scale.
In the 21 st century, however, the advent of leveraged data, combined with modern lean production and just in time manufacturing/supply concepts are allowing pharma companies to square the circle: moving towards smaller batch sizes while simultaneously maintaining ready supply.
The trend to small lot production is driven not just by capability but by need: rising demand for personalised medicines, desire to get product to market quickly after successful clinical trial and the reality that most drugs and medical devices are no longer sold in bulk.
Small lot challenges
Dividella and its Korber Medipak Systems group stablemates are well aware that this strategic shift raises a whole new set of production and packaging challenges, described by Dividella Product Manager Manuel Huber.
Denne historien er fra November 16-30, 2019-utgaven av Express Pharma.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra November 16-30, 2019-utgaven av Express Pharma.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
MAKING SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABLE
Driven by stringent regulations, rising investor expectations, consumer demand, and operational considerations, MSME pharma companies need to carefully balance their sustainability goals with financial viability
New energy recovery system for tablet coaters
Upto 50 per cent less steam energy consumption
The future of pharma logistics: Trends, challenges, and opportunities
Nikhil Agarwal, President, CJ Darcl Logistics explains that the future of pharma logistics is a thrilling frontier shaped by technological advancements, regulatory challenges, and the imperative of sustainability. As the industry transforms, logistics providers must embrace innovative solutions and adapt to shifting demands
Achieving Aatmanirbharta In APIs Are We On The Right Track?
As India gears up to celebrate its 75th Independence Day, self reliance in APIs remains a key goal for the pharma sector. AatmaNirbharta will be crucial for the sector as it continues to protect the country from the existing and emerging health threats
Yokogawa launches OpreX Data Model Broker
A plant data transformation platform, OpreX automatically verifies discrepancies and inconsistencies in data to improve efficiency in plant construction and operation
Understanding the nuances of generics injectables
At a webinar, explaining the West Pharma's AccelTRA Components Program, industry experts explained why the use of glass vials and stoppers as primary container closure systems (CCS) has become crucial
Trending in nutraceuticals: Science meets sustainability
Zeljko Pockaj, Vice President, Global Pharmaceutical Industry, mentions the key trends that are believed to drive innovations and formulations for nutraceuticals’ development around the globe
The growth of e-pharmacies in India
Rahul Nath Choudhury, Research fellow, ICWA, explains what motivates people in the pharma industry to invest into e-pharmacies, along with various other growth factors associated with these
Xylitol and Maltitol: Low-calorie sugar alternatives
Polyols like Xylitol and Maltitol offer important health benefits. Unlike general sugar-free sweeteners, these do not have any bitter-after taste
Single-use TC gaskets and their importance
Depending on the application, gaskets are manufactured by different types of Material of Construction (MOC) such as Silicone, EPDM, Viton (FKM), Nitrile, Neoprene, PTFE, etc.