Best practices in packaging and tracking raw materials in biopharma manufacturing

Abstract

Maintaining consistent, high quality in both the supply chain for materials and in the end products themselves are two major challenges in raw materials management for biopharmaceutical manufacturers," says Dr. Nandu Deorkar, vice-president, Technology & Innovation at Avantor. Electronic data Although the bio/pharma industry has traditionally used paper-based tracking systems, leading manufacturers are transitioning to electronic systems, which offer significant benefits for efficiency and quality, as part of digitalization efforts. "In a paper-based system with different information kept in different locations, people can find themselves spending valuable time verifying material status and inventory levels or tracking down the right person.