It appears that it will take more than just the subprime mortgage crisis to put a dent in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Based on results of our latest annual report, capacity use in 2007 remained essentially steady for mammalian cell culture: at nearly two-thirds, 63.3% compared with 63.9% the year before (1). Capacity use represents the percentage of an industry’s production capacity that is actually in use. It measures how effectively manufacturers and industries are making use of their fixed assets. This…
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Secrets to a Successful Validation Project
Three major elements comprise validation projects in the biopharmaceutical industry: cost, schedule, and quality. If you can work within a budget, complete activities on time, and maintain regulatory-compliant documentation, then you significantly increase your chances for a successful validation project. Here we suggest ways you can improve these essential measurements with the help of a third-party validation team to achieve favorable outcomes. Team Selection The first key is building a validation team. Cohesion is critical for successful project management. All…