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Process optimization through operational excellence deployment in a biotechnology company

Initial situation

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

Achievements

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Lead time of delivery processes shortened
1,5 million €
Efficiency gains realized with the first projects
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DMAIC improvement projects accompanied to success

Our approach

  • Introducing operational excellence throughout the company
    • Establish process thinking through the targeted training of quality and operational excellence employees, including as Green and Black Belts
    • Gradually rolling out quality concepts in other areas of the company
    • Ensuring project success through targeted coaching
  • Designing and implementing a comprehensive production system
  • Ensure ongoing monitoring to make improvements measurable

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