AstraZeneca introduces Packaging Control with Werums Manufacturing ExecutionSystem PAS-X

13-Jul-2006

AstraZeneca will be using Werum's PAS-X system for its pharmaceutical packaging. PAS-X will collect the operating data of the packaging lines at both of AstraZeneca's German production sites (Wedel in the north and Plankstadt in the south) and define and evaluate key performance indicators (KPI), thus contributing to the optimization of equipment performance.

With its introduction of PAS-X, AstraZeneca adds a packaging monitoring and control station for operating data acquisition to its internal IT infrastructure. This control station assembles all packaging-related data - acquired either manually or automatically - giving the control station operator a current overview over the status of all lines and machines. At the same time, the data collected are fed into the KPI-based reporting system.

The PAS-X software modules PAS-LINE and PAS-KPI will be at the focus of the implementation. PAS-LINE is a flexible line monitoring system that provides an extensive array of features for process monitoring and process data acquisition. Being able to interface with the packaging lines and machines is a standard feature of PAS-LINE. PAS-KPI evaluates the operating data according to individually defined and weighted criteria and generates sound and significant indicators. Typical mission-critical quantities in packaging are cycle times, performance values, and utilization levels, but also downtimes and their causes. By installing PAS-LINE and PAS-KPI, AstraZeneca Deutschland Operations implements another tool to improve competitiveness and expand operational efficiency, major objectives defined in the company's IS/IT strategy.

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