Bringing Visual Context to Asset Workflows in Puurs Pharma Facility‍

Asset Tracking

Asset Management

Site Visulisation

Tracking Mobile Assets Through Aseptic Production & Packaging Facility

Location: Puurs, Belgium
‍Facility Type: Integrated Aseptic Production and Packaging Site
‍Campus Size: 400 Million Doses Produced Annually
‍Assets Visualized & Tracked: Production, Calibration, and EHS Assets
‍Project Date: January 2024

PlantQuest deployed its advanced asset mapping solution at the Puurs facility, one of Europe’s largest production and packaging sites for sterile injectables and vaccines. This solution provided real-time tracking and visualisation of over 8,000 assets across the site, optimizing workflows, reducing production inefficiencies, and enhancing resource utilization. The implementation built on PlantQuest’s proven success at other locations operated by the organisation, offering a scalable solution aligned with the facility’s operational demands.

The Challenge Faced

As a global hub for sterile injectable production and packaging, the Puurs facility faced challenges typical of large-scale pharmaceutical operations:

Inefficient tracking of critical assets, including production equipment, diluent systems, and isolators, leading to production delays.
Limited visibility into asset movements across the extensive site, hampering real-time decision-making.
A need for tailored solutions to support departmental needs, including EHS, calibration, and production workflows.
High demand for scalable and easily maintained systems in a site producing 400 million doses annually for 172 countries.

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The Solution

PlantQuest’s asset mapping system provided the Puurs facility with advanced tracking and visualisation tools, tailored to its high-output operations:

Comprehensive Asset Visualization: Real-time tracking of over 8,000 assets, including vials, syringes, ampoules, and production equipment.
Dynamic Features: Heat maps, real-time status alerts, and historical movement analysis, enabling operational transparency.
Customisable Interface: Configurable dashboards catered to the specific needs of production, EHS, and calibration teams.
Scalability: A streamlined SDK reduced system complexity and enabled future-proofing for operational expansions.

The Outcome

The results at Puurs mirrored the successes of PlantQuest implementations at other sites across Europe and the US operated by the organisation, delivering:

Operational Excellence: Real-time tracking eliminated delays in locating critical assets, streamlining production workflows.
Enhanced User Experience: Intuitive, interactive tools enabled employees to navigate and manage assets effectively.
Custom Fit Solutions: Configurable systems met the diverse operational needs of different departments.
Streamlined Infrastructure: Simplified systems reduced maintenance complexity while supporting scalability.
Sustainability Alignment: Integrated features supported the facility’s sustainability initiatives and renewable energy focus.

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