Case Study: Implementing Interactive Data Collection Screen & OEE Dashboard in a Pharmaceutical Production Facility

Client Overview

Company: Leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Challenge: Manual data collection leading to inefficiencies, lack of real-time visibility into Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and delayed decision-making.

Objective

To implement an interactive data collection screen and a real-time OEE dashboard to improve production monitoring, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency while complying with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.

Solution Implemented

1.  Interactive Data Collection Screen

• Touchscreen HMI (Human-Machine Interface) installed at key production stations.

• Barcode/QR Code Scanning for batch tracking and material verification.

• Automated Data Logging to replace paper-based records, reducing human errors.

• Real-time Alerts for deviations (e.g., temperature, pressure, or speed variations).

2. Real-Time OEE Dashboard

• Cloud-Based Dashboard accessible to managers and operators via tablets/desktops.

• Key Metrics Tracked:

  • 1. Availability (Downtime tracking)

    2. Performance (Speed losses)

    3. Quality (Reject rate & first-pass yield)

• Automated Reports for shift-wise, machine-wise, and product-wise OEE analysis.

• Predictive Analytics for maintenance scheduling to reduce unplanned downtime.