Case Study.

OEE in a production facility for biochemical active ingredients.

In a production facility for biochemical active ingredients, the mono-production line had reached its limits, which made comprehensive OEE optimization necessary in order to increase efficiency and make optimum use of production capacity.

The Challenge.

The production facility was reaching its capacity limits. There was a lack of systematic recording of OEE, which led to a lack of transparency regarding lost time. Inefficient communication between the process teams and inadequate capacity planning exacerbated the problem. Frequent production downtimes due to time-consuming cleaning processes further impaired the process.

Special challenges in OEE optimization.

The main objectives were to optimize the recording of lost time, improve communication between the teams and reduce cleaning times in order to minimize downtime.

The Benefits.

  • Comprehensive planning of the entire development project, including technical development, clinical validation and technical documentation up to market launch.
  • Regular status reports and evaluation of target achievement.
  • Weekly project meetings to manage the project team.
  • Introduction of systematic recording of lost time and optimization of capacity planning.
  • Reduction of cleaning times and minimization of production downtimes.

The Outcome.

10% reduction in production costs

through more efficient use of production capacities.

Increased capacity utilization

through improved team coordination and task management.

Reduction of project costs by 20

within 12 months.

The Result.

The optimization led to a 10% reduction in production costs and improved capacity utilization. Project costs were reduced by 20% within 12 months.