A Scheduling Approach for the Pharmaceutical Tablet Formulation

Rubrik: Fachthemen

(Treffer aus pharmind, Nr. 02, Seite 208 (2018))

Kroschl C | Fitzer A

A Scheduling Approach for the Pharmaceutical Tablet Formulation / Kroschl und Fitzer • Scheduling Approach · Kroschl C, Fitzer A · Camelot Management Consultants AG, Mannheim
In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry shifted from a so-called ‘blockbuster’ market with enormous profit margins into a highly competitive business environment. Stagnation of scientific innovations, expiring patents and strict regulatory protocols allowed many competitors to enter the market. Whereas supply chain performance and corresponding production processes have not been a major concern of pharmaceutical companies in the past, the increased competition has caused a shift in thinking. Nowadays, pharmaceutical companies are striving to gain new competitive advantages. Addressing the supply chain challenges and in particular within the production planning & scheduling can save a tremendous amount of costs, increases ...