In the pharmaceutical and chemical world, production management is an extremely delicate process, where precision, timeliness and compliance with regulations are critical factors for business success. Companies face numerous challenges, including stringent regulations, highly variable market demand, and the need to minimize waste and inefficiencies. In this complex context, the adoption of advanced software for production planning and scheduling becomes essential.
CyberPlan stands out as a strategic solution capable of transforming production operations, ensuring more agile and responsive management. With advanced scheduling and scheduling capabilities, CyberPlan enables companies to improve visibility across the entire supply chain, reduce downtime, and respond quickly to changes in demand. This approach not only optimises operational efficiency, but also contributes to ensuring product quality, a crucial aspect in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
Below we will explore together some success stories that demonstrate how the adoption of this technology can translate into concrete improvements, increasing competitiveness in the market and generating a positive impact on the quality and sustainability of business operations.
Pharmaceutical Molteni: Digitalization that Makes a Difference
Molteni Farmaceutici stands out for the production of drugs for the treatment of pain and addictions. The company, present in 40 countries, has decided to take a step forward in digitalization by adopting CyberPlan for production planning and scheduling.
The results were not long in coming:
- An increase of 16 percentage points in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness);
- Greater visibility in the medium to long term on production plans;
- Better coordination between operations and sales;
- Effective integration with SAP for order and inventory management.
This transformation has made Molteni Farmaceutici more agile and competitive, also improving communication between the different departments and ensuring more effective stock management.
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Delpharm Novara: 99.8% Punctuality Thanks to CyberPlan
The Delpharm plant faced a major challenge: maintaining high standards of delivery after the acquisition by the French multinational. Initially, the planning was entrusted to Excel files, with all the critical issues: lack of integration with the SAP management system, slow updates and the risk of manual errors.
The choice of CyberPlan has revolutionized the process, bringing concrete advantages:
- Smooth integration between MRP and scheduler for a realistic and workable production plan;
- Better management of material obsolescence, with prior alerts on deadlines;
- An on-time delivery rate (OTIF) of 99.8%, a crucial KPI for the pharmaceutical sector;
- Optimization of production sequences, thanks to advanced scheduling tools that reduce format changeover times.
CyberPlan has transformed Delpharm’s supply chain into an efficiency model, guaranteeing customers the security of receiving products on time and in the quantities required. Learn more about this case study, click here.
Unifarco: Unstoppable Growth with CyberPlan
Unifarco is a reference point in the production of cosmetics, nutraceuticals and dermatological products. With over 4,400 pharmacies served in Europe and a 23% growth in 2017, the company faced a crucial challenge: managing the increase in production volume without compromising efficiency and reliability.
The answer came with CyberPlan, which brought numerous benefits:
- Drastic reduction of stock outs, limiting the risk of stock breaks;
- Automation of planning processes, eliminating the use of Excel and reducing the risk of human error;
- Improved management of production resources, with instant alerts on the feasibility of plans;
- Rapid ROI and increased service level, ensuring production continuity even during the expansion phase.
Integration with the management system has allowed a more fluid workflow, optimising communication between sales, production and supply chain. Thanks to CyberPlan, Unifarco has been able to face growth with security and control, learn more here.
The cases of Molteni, Delpharm and Unifarco demonstrate how CyberPlan is not only a software, but a real strategic ally for the pharmaceutical sector. Thanks to advanced features, this APS allows you to:
- Optimize production with realistic and workable plans;
- Improve stock management, reducing obsolescence and waste;
- Increase operational efficiency, ensuring a reliable service to customers;
- Improve internal communication, creating a clear flow of information between the various departments.
In an industry where precision is everything, CyberPlan has established itself as the ideal solution for companies that want to face the challenges of the future with a data-driven and efficiency-oriented approach.
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Posted on 02/14/2025 by Emanuela Ghisellini