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Transforming Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: A Success Story with Exacore IT Solutions

Posted on 2024-06-24 | Hanley M Wilson

Where we share inspiring success stories of how Exacore IT Solutions helps businesses overcome their operational challenges using Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS). Today, we have developed into the transformative journey of a pharmaceutical company that faced significant operational hurdles in their process manufacturing.

About Client:A Leading Pharmaceutical Company

Our client is a prominent pharmaceutical company, specializes in the development and manufacturing of life-saving medications. With a commitment to high-quality standards and regulatory compliance, they were facing numerous operational challenges in their process manufacturing operations. They approached Exacore IT Solutions seeking a comprehensive solution to streamline their processes and improve efficiency.

The Challenges

The pharmaceutical company was dealing with several critical issues:

1. Inefficient Production Planning: Inaccurate forecasting and production scheduling were leading to frequent stockouts and excess inventory.

2. Compliance and Traceability: Maintaining compliance with stringent regulatory requirements and ensuring full traceability of ingredients and batches was labour-intensive and error-prone.

3. Quality Control: Managing quality control processes and documentation was cumbersome, affecting overall product quality and compliance.

4. Data Silos: Disparate systems and lack of integration led to data silos, making it difficult to get a unified view of operations.

5. Manual Processes: Many processes were manual, leading to inefficiencies and increased risk of human error.

6. Inefficient Production Processes: Poorly optimized production planning and scheduling led to frequent delays and inefficiencies

7. Comprehensive System Assessment: Conducted a thorough audit to identify gaps and issues in the existing EBS setup, focusing on production operations and quality management.

8. Strategic Roadmap Development: Developed a tailored roadmap to streamline production processes, enhance quality control, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

9. Optimized Production Planning: Implemented Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) to improve production forecasting, scheduling accuracy, and resource utilization.

10. Enhanced Quality Management: Leveraged Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM) and Oracle Quality Management to strengthen quality control processes, ensure consistency in product quality, and streamline compliance.

11. User Training and Support: Provided comprehensive training programs and ongoing support to facilitate smooth user adoption and maximize system utilization.

The Solution: Oracle E-Business Suite Implementation

Exacore IT Solutions proposed a comprehensive implementation of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Process Manufacturing OPM tailored to the specific needs of the pharmaceutical company. The solution focused on several key areas:

1.Integrated Production Planning and Scheduling:

  • Implemented Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) to optimize production planning and scheduling.
  •  Leveraged Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM) to manage the entire manufacturing process from raw material acquisition to finished product delivery.

2.Enhanced Compliance and Traceability:

  • Utilized Oracle OPM’s lot and serial control features to ensure complete traceability of ingredients and batches.
  • Implemented electronic batch records to streamline compliance with regulatory requirements.

3.Robust Quality Management:

  • Deployed Oracle Quality Management to automate quality control processes and maintain detailed records.
  • Integrated quality checks at every stage of the manufacturing process to ensure product consistency and compliance.

4.Unified Data Management:

  • Integrated all disparate systems into a single Oracle EBS platform, eliminating data silos.
  • Provided real-time visibility into operations through comprehensive reporting and analytics tools.

5.Automation of Manual Processes:

  • Automated key manufacturing and administrative processes to improve efficiency and reduce the risk of errors.
  • Implemented workflow automation for approvals and documentation processes.

6.Comprehensive System Audit:

  • Conducted a thorough audit to identify gaps and issues in the existing EBS setup.

7.Strategic Roadmap Development:

  • Developed a customized roadmap to optimize processes and enhance system functionality.

8.User Training and Support:

  • Provided comprehensive training programs and ongoing support to ensure smooth user adoption and system utilization.

The Transformation

The implementation of Oracle E-Business Suite by Exacore IT Solutions brought about a significant transformation in the pharmaceutical company’s operations:

1.Improved Efficiency: Automated production planning and scheduling led to a 30% increase in manufacturing efficiency and reduced lead times.

2.Enhanced Compliance: The company achieved full compliance with regulatory requirements, with streamlined traceability and documentation processes.

3.Enhanced Quality Standards: Strengthened quality management processes resulted in consistent product quality, reduced defects, and enhanced regulatory compliance.

4.Real-Time Visibility: Integrated data management provided real-time insights into operations, enabling proactive decision-making and strategic planning.

5.Operational Cost Savings: Automation and process optimization resulted in significant cost savings, reducing operational expenses by 25%.

6.Data-driven Decision Making: Real-time visibility into operations enabled proactive decision-making and strategic planning.

Client Testimonial

“We are thrilled with the results of our collaboration with Exacore IT Solutions. The implementation of Oracle E-Business Suite has revolutionized our manufacturing processes, ensured compliance and improved efficiency. We now have real-time visibility into our operations, which has greatly enhanced our decision-making capabilities. Exacore’s expertise and dedication were instrumental in our transformation journey.” —Yasser Al Deeb (CIO of the Pharmaceutical Company)

Conclusion

This success story exemplifies the impact of a well-implemented Oracle E-Business Suite solution in overcoming operational challenges in process manufacturing. Exacore IT Solutions, one of the Best Oracle E-business Suite partners and resellers in India is proud to have partnered with this pharmaceutical company, enabling them to achieve their goals and maintain their commitment to high-quality standards and regulatory compliance.

Stay tuned for more success stories and insights on how Exacore IT Solutions can help your business thrive with Oracle E-Business Suite.
Feel free to reach out to us with your questions or to discuss how we can assist with your specific operational challenges. Together, we can achieve excellence in your manufacturing processes.

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