The production within the medical device and pharmaceutical industry is a growing area for automation. Some of the reasons are:

• Increasing R&D costs – shorter product lifecycles
• Driving cost down whilst maintaining In Compliance
• Outsourcing/Contract manufacturing
• Increase of regulatory requirements
• Need for shorter lead times
• Make to order – not to stock
• Increased complexity
• Cost of WIP (Work In Process)         

The trend is a sharp increase in focus and efficiency expectations from Supply Chain. We can expect an adjustment towards what we already have seen take place within other industries, such as the Automotive and Telecom industries.

Compliant Logistics – for production efficiency

Specifically for the Medical & Pharma industry, FlexLink has formed a joint venture where integrated solutions including services, software and hardware are offered to this market. Read more >>