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Process optimization through operational excellence deployment in a biotechnology company

Initial situation

  • A German biotechnology company focused on the development and production of active immunotherapies needed significant efficiency and effectiveness improvements in its processes
  • The market was highly dynamic and demanding, and was also characterised by the Corona pandemic
  • In order to achieve the fastest possible development and production of vaccines, the company implemented measures that in some cases had a negative impact on the standardization, efficiency, and effectiveness of processes and working methods
  • The aim was to optimize internal processes through the introduction of operational excellence

Achievements

0 %
Lead time of a delivery process shortened
1,5 Mio. €
Benefits through frist projects realized
0
DMAIC-projects carried out

Our approach

  • Introducing operational excellence throughout the company
    • Establish process thinking through targeted training of quality- and operational excellence employees, some of those to Green- and Black Belts
    • Gradually implement quality concept in other parts of the company
    • Ensure project success through targeted coaching
  • Designing and implementing a comprehensive production system
  • Ensure ongoing monitoring to make improvements measurable

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