Automating for Impact: Cost-Optimized Packaging for Pre-Filled Syringes

Packaging Optimization, Cost Optimization, &  Pre-Filled Syringe Packaging

Client Needs

A major pharmaceutical company was packaging pre-filled syringes into cartons manually. Adept personnel identified an opportunity to automate the carton packing operation and save money in the process.

The Challenge

  • Building the case to justify the initial investment. 
  • Aligning with stakeholders on approving capital expense based on estimated cost savings opportunity.  
  • Understanding annual quantities and variations within annual quantities to conduct a robust return on investment calculation. 
  • Qualifying the new equipment for the automated solution.
  • Identifying the equipment supplier(s). 
  • Understanding current cost to manually pack the cases.

Our Approach

  • Identified the opportunity and sold it into the business units to obtain project approval.
  • Conducted a thorough ROI calculation based on past and forecasted quantities. 
  • Identified a solution that would automate the process, save costs, and maintain existing quality targets.  
  • Led the automated solution vetting and implementation. 
  • Savings was over $125,000 annually.

The Impact

  • $125,000 Annual Cost Savings
  • Automated Process 
  • Reduced Complexity

Value to Client

Adept identified and implemented an automation opportunity that transitioned manual syringe carton packing to an efficient, automated process. By aligning stakeholders, leading ROI analysis, and managing equipment selection through to qualification, 

Adept delivered $125,000 in annual cost savings, reduced operational complexity, and enabled scalable packaging without compromising quality—providing long-term value and efficiency for the client.

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