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Digitizing shop floor operations helps Pharma manufacturers keep track of, schedule, and accurately record events in their manufacturing facilities.
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Digitizing Shop Floor Operations for Pharma Manufacturing Excellence - Pharmision Barcode India
A survey of US-based manufacturers carried out by PwC and The Manufacturing Institute found that 73% are planning to increase their investment in smart factory technology over the next year. The study also points towards a definitive and inevitable shift to Industry 4.0 as Pharma companies seek to integrate new technologies into their supply chains and manufacturing operations. Digitizing shop floor operations helps Pharma manufacturers keep track of, schedule, and accurately record events in their manufacturing facilities. Traditionally, shop-floor managers had to manually monitor activities on the factory floor in the majority of manufacturing settings. These manual techniques typically involve monitoring production batches using paper-based systems used intermittently throughout the day.
Not only was this manual approach time-consuming but it also did not give decision-makers the data-supported insights they need to manage the production process. As a result, managers were forced to deal with issues in a ‘reactive’ rather than ‘proactive’ manner. With the advent of cutting-edge technology, digital shop floor control systems allow manufacturers to give factory floor workers real-time visibility into the production line and other important activities, enabling managers to better control their manufacturing processes, spot issues quickly, and use the power of analytics for pre-emptive measures. Benefits of digitizing shop floor control Modern shop floor control systems help manufacturing companies gain a considerable competitive edge. They offer a number of benefits over their conventional, paper-based alternatives. Some of the advantages of a digitized shop floor are:
Access to real-time production line information Managers frequently have to wait until the end of a production run to receive information about work orders and productivity when the shop floor is controlled manually. As a result, the information gathered is frequently no longer helpful for managers to make prompt decisions and actively monitor and affect production. However, with the advent of digital systems, managers and supervisors now have access to real-time data coming from the factory floor. This entails that pertinent staff members are aware of exactly what’s happening on the line at the precise moment it occurs, enabling them to address potential issues more quickly. Reduced production costs To record data from the shop floor, traditional systems call for personnel to fill out various paperwork. However, because this is a time-consuming task, businesses frequently employ full-time staff to carry out these duties.
As a result, managing documentation can easily turn into a very time- and resource-consuming process that raises production costs. With a digital shop floor control system, Manufacturers give their employees the ability to concentrate on key tasks that advance the production process by digitizing documentation they further eliminate the need for pricey document management by automatically capturing, processing, and storing data. Continuous improvements in manufacturing processes At the end of the day, manufacturers are probably falling behind if they don’t adopt a culture of continuous improvement to stay ahead of their rivals. Process optimization to create the most effective manufacturing model is one of the best ways to stay competitive. Managers can spot important opportunities for improvement with the help of digital shop floor control systems, which consistently and instantly provide insight into manufacturing processes. Managers can therefore use these solutions to achieve manufacturing excellence
Competitive edge By reducing errors, increasing traceability and control, and minimizing manual processes, digitization leads to increased efficiency and productivity, which can help manufacturers stand out from their competitors. It also enables informed data-driven decision making, so business critical decisions are more accurate and based on real-time data analysis. It also offers increased flexibility making it easy to adopt new technologies and business models, enabling companies to quickly respond to changing market demands. Scalable Manufacturing A digitized shop floor enables better resource allocation, reducing waste and maximizing efficiency, allowing for scalable production. It also allows for rapid implementation of changes to production processes, making it easier to scale production as demand changes. Digitization also Improves collaboration enabling integration of production data across different departments and facilities, improving collaboration and enabling scalability.
To Conclude… Digitizing shop floor operations has numerous benefits – it helps to get rid of avoidable mistakes and lengthy review cycles brought on by manual data entry on paper records, helps manufacturers achieve right-first-time production, reducing the friction between manufacturing and quality priorities by accelerating production while remaining fully confident in its quality, and much, much more. In the pharma industry, it is essential to keep up with the latest trends and move with the times. With the pace at which technology is evolving, fast movers will have a distinct advantage over their competitors. If you belong to a company that is currently looking to take on the journey, we can be your Digital Transformation Partner. Reach out to us here! There are several solutions in the market today that can help you to digitize your manufacturing processes and SOPs. Investing in quality software that is compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 and ALCOA, such as PHARMISION, is a must for organizations that are struggling with data integrity issues. You can also go through our solutions here for a better understanding.
