Overview

Network Techlab (I) Pvt. Ltd. recently partnered with a leading pharmaceutical company in Vapi, Gujarat, to address several operational bottlenecks in their manufacturing and production processes. This pharmaceutical company faced significant challenges related to connectivity and data management, particularly when operators had to update production details in their ERP system. The goal was to create a solution that would reduce manual paperwork, enable timely data uploads, and improve overall efficiency on the production floor.

The Challenge:

In a high-stakes industry like pharmaceuticals, efficient data management is critical to ensure quality and compliance. However, this client encountered numerous challenges:

– Manual Data Entry Delays: With only one system shared among 50 operators, updating work statuses became a slow and time-consuming process, often leading to backlogs and missed updates.

– Paperwork Burden: Machine operators were required to maintain detailed paper records of their tasks. This not only added to their workload but also created opportunities for mismatches and errors in production records.

– Connectivity Gaps: Operators faced difficulties uploading machine and production details due to a lack of connectivity with the ERP system, making real-time updates difficult.

– Data Discrepancies: Due to the paper-based and delayed system updates, discrepancies between actual production numbers and system records were common, leading to challenges in inventory management.

NTIPL Solution:

Network Techlab designed a customized solution to address these challenges by introducing Multipurpose Industrial Grade Touchscreen PCs across the production floor. This solution delivered on multiple fronts:

– Dedicated Touchscreen PCs for Each Operator: By deploying touchscreen PCs across the factory floor, each operator could directly update their work progress, eliminating the delays caused by a shared system.

– Real-Time Connectivity to ERP: With these devices integrated into the ERP system, machine and production data could be updated in real-time, ensuring that all information remained accurate and current.

– Significant Reduction in Paperwork: By digitizing the data entry process, 70-80% of manual paperwork was eliminated, allowing operators to focus on their core responsibilities and reducing chances for errors.

-Enhanced Product Tracking and Workflow Visibility: Every product’s process could be tracked online, providing managers with a clear and real-time view of the production line.

– Elimination of Data Discrepancies: With updates being made directly into the system, the chance of mismatches in production stocks was virtually eliminated.

Benfits:

The pharmaceutical company experienced significant improvements after the solution was implemented:

1. Streamlined Operations: With a dedicated touchscreen PC for each operator, the process of updating work status became quick and hassle-free, leading to a smooth production workflow.

2. Increased Accuracy: Real-time updates minimized data discrepancies, ensuring accurate inventory and production tracking.

3. Higher Productivity: With less paperwork and efficient systems in place, operators had more time to focus on production tasks, improving overall productivity.

4. Improved Decision-Making: Managers could track product progress and identify bottlenecks in real time, allowing them to make better and faster decisions.

5. User-Friendly Interface: The touchscreen PCs were easy to use, making the solution flexible and convenient for all employees.

Conclusion:

By introducing industrial-grade touchscreen PCs, Network Techlab empowered this pharmaceutical company to overcome its production floor challenges effectively. The solution significantly reduced manual tasks, improved data accuracy, and streamlined operations—setting the company on a path toward increased productivity and operational efficiency. This partnership not only met the immediate needs of the client but also set the foundation for a more connected and agile production environment.

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