Sponsor Background
Kiara Health (Pty) Ltd is an African pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare solutions company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. It serves as the local, non-exclusive manufacturing partner for a Global, Top 5 pharmaceutical company and as a commercial partner for several global pharmaceutical and medical technology companies.
Problem to be addressed
The primary issue at hand revolves around the tracking and analysis of downtime data within packaging operations at Kiara Health pharmaceuticals. They are facing difficulties in accurately monitoring both the duration and causes of downtimes, which in turn has led to an incomplete assessment of their operational efficiencies. This lack of comprehensive visibility into the root causes of downtime, often compounded by errors and missing information in our records, severely hinders their ability to promptly identify and address packaging issues. It is imperative that we find a solution to enhance our tracking and analysis capabilities to improve our overall packaging efficiency and effectiveness.
- Inadequate Downtime Tracking: Current systems and processes fall short in accurately tracking and recording downtime incidents, leading to a lack of clarity regarding their frequency and duration.
- Downtime Cause Visibility: The absence of comprehensive insights into the underlying reasons behind downtime events complicates our ability to address and mitigate production issues effectively.
- Operational Efficiency Challenges: Insufficient tracking of efficiencies and downtimes has a direct impact on our ability to optimize production processes and reduce unnecessary disruptions.
- Data Accuracy and Completeness: Errors and missing information within our downtime records further exacerbate the challenge, making it crucial to enhance data accuracy and completeness for more informed decision-making.
How will we address this issue ?
We as Team Runtime Terror have
Proposed the implementation of an end-to-end digital downtime management system, which will revolutionize our approach to tracking, recording, and addressing downtime incidents. This comprehensive solution comprises a user-friendly mobile application equipped with a digital data recording sheet. Operators can swiftly log vital information, including machine details, operator names, and specific reasons for downtime. Crucially, any recorded downtime requires supervisor approval, ensuring the accuracy and validity of the data. The system seamlessly collates this data, enabling real-time reporting on operational times and efficiency metrics. Management will have instant access to these recorded reports, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making and proactive production issue resolution. This innovative system not only enhances our ability to manage downtime effectively but also promotes transparency and accountability throughout the packaging processes.
Why is this system great for Kiara Health pharmaceuticals ?
The introduction of this advanced digital downtime management system brings significant value to our operations by optimizing efficiency and decision-making. It saves time, providing a fast and streamlined process for recording downtime incidents through a user-friendly digital sheet. Reports, now available as secure and cost-effective PDF documents, offer accurate tracking data that directly enhances overall asset effectiveness. With the convenience of daily and monthly downtime reports, our team gains invaluable insights for improved decision-making, ensuring we proactively address production issues and maximize operational efficiency.
- Streamlined Efficiency: The system simplifies and accelerates downtime recording, saving valuable time on manual data entry.
- Cost-Effective and Secure Reporting: PDF reports offer a more cost-efficient and secure means of data dissemination.
- Enhanced Decision-Making: Accurate tracking and daily/monthly reports empower improved decision-making, fostering proactive production issue resolution.
Join us to discover the power of smart downtime management, where time-saving solutions meet data-driven decision-making !
Team
Our Great Team
Nabeel Salooojee
ManagerEbrahim Omar
SupervisorSulaimaan Makda
Human ResourcesNihal Patel
Factory OperatorF.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a "Production Line" ?
A packaging line at Kiara Health is a systematic arrangement of machinery, equipment, and operators organized to package medication efficiently and consistently. It is a fundamental concept within the packaging process to maximize efficiency.
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What is a "Category" ?
There are currently three different types of categories namely; Securitainer, Blister and Liquid Fller. They refer to different types of packaging for the medication manufactured at Kiara Health. Each line packages medication using one of the three category types.
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"Machines" on the factroy floor?
Each line on the factory floor contains one packaging machine, and each of those machines package medication in one of the three packaging methods.
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What is a "Downtime"?
Downtime, within the context of the packaging factory floor and machinery, refers to the period of time when a packaging machine or production lines are not operational or cannot perform its intended tasks due to various factors.