Capacity Expansion and Transformation Program for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Leading to a 25% IncreaseCAPACITY INCREASE
SITUATION
Pharmaceutical Company Facing Capacity Constraints
Current Situation:
- High Demand: Rising need for plasma-derived medication for rare health conditions exceeds current production capacity.
- Limited Output: Existing facilities unable to meet the growing market demand.
- Critical Challenge: Need for significant operational overhaul to scale up production.
- Transformation Goals:
- Enhance Production Capacity
- Optimize Operations:
- Meet Demand
APPROACH
- Conducted a comprehensive diagnostic of the entire value chain.Uncovered key levers for capacity improvement, emphasizing quality and employee well-being.Designed a detailed transformation roadmap featuring 8 major projects and approximately 190 initiatives.Structured and trained transformation teams in project methodology using specialized tools.Directed the transformation program through both design and implementation phases.
- Revealed a potential 25% increase in capacity.
IMPACT
- Established comprehensive governance across sites with the leadership team and operational staff.
- Launched the first wave of projects, encompassing approximately 40 major initiatives, which contributed to 50% of the overall capacity increase.
- Initiated projects focusing on:
- Activity Organization
- Process Reliability
- Scheduling
- Quality Excellence
- Training and Certification
- Performance Management
KEY FACTS
25% increase in capacity
190 initiatives defined in details
New governance in place
+30 people trained to new project management methodologies