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How Automation Can Improve the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
In recent months, healthcare providers and pharmacies across the US have experienced shortages of drugs like amoxicillin, Tamiflu, and children’s Tylenol. Without access to these high-demand medicines, families have been left scrambling to get through the “tripledemic”...
Advantages of Expanding an Existing Pharmaceutical Plant
After years of record growth in the industry, pharmaceutical manufacturers still aren’t slowing down. Recently, several of the world’s largest biopharmaceutical companies announced plans to invest in the expansion of some of their current manufacturing sites. In December,...
How VirtECS® Became “Ubiquitous” in Biologics Planning and Scheduling: An Internal Case Study
As a major biologics manufacturing site was considering options to optimize their planning and scheduling processes, their top priority was to find a tool that was incredibly flexible and could accurately predict the outcome of different complex scenarios. Their existing...
A Look Into Advanced Manufacturing’s Data Problem
Many of today’s manufacturing processes have grown increasingly complex, and as such, they can quickly become unorganized and scattered. If you work at a manufacturing site, you probably already know this. Like any strategic leader, you’re hoping to regain control and...
Why the US is Having a Manufacturing Resurgence
It’s no secret that manufacturers have been rethinking their supply chains in recent years. Many reports indicated US companies were considering a manufacturing move, and this year, businesses were ready to take action. According to recent data from UBS, a staggering 80%...
Forecast-Based Capacity Planning: Is RCCP Enough?
If one of your business goals is to maximize profits or improve efficiency, matching production capacity plans to market forecasts is essential. If planned capacity doesn’t match the forecast, your company will either miss out on potential sales because of insufficient...
The Value of Training for Supply Chain Software
Sophisticated manufacturing facilities naturally require sophisticated software tools to optimize their supply chain operations. These tools typically include a wide range of features that help provide a deeper understanding of operational capabilities. Those insights may...
How Does Site Acquisition Fit in Your Manufacturing Growth Plan?
There are many ways to meaningfully expand a manufacturing business. We’ve discussed in the past how building a new plant or onshoring your supply chain can be strategic choices that offer increased control and customization. However, those methods can take months or years...
The Role VirtECS® Played in Transforming a Complex Chemical Site: An Internal Case Study
When a custom chemical manufacturer with a newly acquired site reached out to Advanced Process Combinatorics, Inc. years ago, they were facing a long list of challenges. Knowledge of production processes was limited to one person at the plant, and urgent requests from...
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