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Safeguarding planning in pharmaceutical production through simulation

Simulation-supported optimization during the planning phase can often reduce investments at the beginning

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Simulation-supported optimization during the planning phase can often reduce investments at the beginning

The Role of Plant Simulation in Optimizing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

In the pharmaceutical industry, planning is critical to ensuring efficiency and regulatory compliance. Simulation-supported optimization during the planning phase offers a significant advantage by allowing companies to test different scenarios before actual production begins. This approach helps reduce investment costs by identifying potential issues early, optimizing facility layouts, and refining workflows. For example, Miebach Consulting leverages Tecnomatix Plant Simulation to model entire production systems during the planning phase, safeguarding against costly errors and unnecessary capital expenditure. This forward-thinking strategy allows pharmaceutical companies to make well-informed decisions that enhance productivity while minimizing financial risks.

Miebach Consulting, a global leader in supply chain optimization and logistics engineering, has long been at the forefront of using advanced digital tools to enhance production efficiency. One of the key technologies they utilize is Tecnomatix Plant Simulation from Siemens. Since 2012, Miebach has relied on Plant Simulation to safeguard planning and support their engineering team, ensuring precision and efficiency in complex projects. The pharmaceutical sector is one of Miebach's most important customer groups, where their team brings decades of experience in consulting and engineering. They combine this expertise with an agile and human-centric consulting approach, tailoring solutions to the unique challenges of pharmaceutical production. By employing Plant Simulation, Miebach helps pharmaceutical companies reduce operational bottlenecks, improve production output, and ensure compliance with strict regulatory standards.

The pharmaceutical industry operates in a complex, highly regulated environment where production efficiency, quality assurance, and compliance with strict guidelines are paramount. To meet these demands, the use of digital technologies like Plant Simulation has become increasingly important. Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, a powerful tool from Siemens, allows pharmaceutical companies to simulate, optimize, and streamline their operations, providing a competitive edge. In this webinar, we explore the benefits of using Plant Simulation in the pharmaceutical sector.

Miebach Consulting GmbH - Your partner for supply chain excellence

Miebach supports pharmaceutical and life sciences companies in optimising their supply chains in a highly regulated market. With sustainable solutions along the entire value chain - from procurement to distribution - we create future-proof supply chains that can react flexibly to changes.

With 27 offices on four continents and over 50 years of project experience, we are the partner for comprehensive supply chain solutions that combine strategy and engineering, digitally and globally. Our expertise supports companies in recognising hidden supply chain potential, mastering complex challenges and strengthening their competitiveness through innovation.

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Meet the speakers

Miebach Consulting

Dr. Jens Zimmermann

Head of Simulation & Branch Manager

Jens began his career with Miebach Consulting in 2016 as a Senior Project Manager in the simulation department. He took over the responsibility of the simulation department in 2020, followed by the position as Branch Manager in Munich in 2022.
Jens has international project experience across Europe in the field of simulation and data science.

He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Hagen complemented by a Master’s Degree in Business Informatics from the Technical University of Ilmenau.

Miebach Consulting

Achim Sponheimer

Director, Global Head of Pharma & Life Sciences

After working operational in Consumer Goods Logistics in Ireland and Germany, Achim began his career with Miebach in 2005. After years as project manager, he became Partner in 2012 and Head of Pharma & Life Science Industry in 2016. Since 2023 he also heads the Global Industry Practice for Pharma & Life Sciences.

Achim holds a diploma in Industrial Engineering & Management and is an expert for all kinds of pharma-manufacturing logistics, especially in the area of cleanrooms and for optimization of production efficiency.

Miebach Consulting

Michael Offermanns

Senior Consultant

Michael joined Miebach Consulting in 2014 and has 20+ years of experience in digital design and material flow simulation supporting all planning phases from concept design to implementation of production supply and (intra) logistics systems. Process analyses and improvement. Development of simulation models and digital twins.

Industry focus on pharmaceutical and medical devices, fashion and apparel, manufacturing and high tech, airport logistics.