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(1) Challenge your Peers: How to Drive Uptime by Transitioning from Preventive to Prescriptive Maintenance and Achieve Maximum Impact?

What initial steps are essential to effectively begin the transition from preventive to prescriptive maintenance? Which specific types of equipment should be prioritized in a prescriptive maintenance program to drive the most immediate impact? How can technologies like oil analysis and condition-based monitoring be integrated to enhance prescriptive maintenance efforts? What are the most effectiveRead more

(1) ISO 55000 Café: How Will the 2024 Updates to ISO 55000 Drive Improvements in Asset Management Programs at Pharmaceutical Sites?

Which specific updates in ISO 55000 (2024) do you see as most relevant to pharmaceutical asset management, and why? How can these updates help bridge the gap between compliance-driven maintenance and proactive asset reliability strategies? What challenges do pharmaceutical sites face in implementing these updated standards, and how can they be overcome? How can digitalizationRead more

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ADVANCED ASSET MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL INSIGHTS TRACK This track focuses on optimizing asset management through financial insights, advanced methodologies, and lifecycle management. It covers decision-making on asset maintenance, replacement, and maximizing performance for long-term value and cost efficiency.Read more

Case Study: Building a Unified Reliability Strategy — From Foundational Reliability Assessments to Tangible Results

This session explores how a unified reliability strategy, grounded in targeted reliability assessments, can drive actionable outcomes and strategic alignment across global sites. Often, reliability reports are created but remain underutilized, resulting in missed opportunities to enhance performance and consistency. This methodology provides a structured approach to not only track metrics and assess impact butRead more

Case Study: Smart Maintenance — Unlocking Water Savings & Sustainable Solutions

Sustainable production relies heavily on effective maintenance strategies to optimize resources, minimize waste, and ensure operational reliability. This session explores how proactive maintenance practices can drive water conservation, enhance the efficiency of production machinery, and mitigate risks. In this session, you will learn how to: Optimize HVAC performance and water efficiency through predictive digital maintenance.Read more

Case Study: Keeping It Running — Mastering Maintenance, Lifecycle Strategies, and Team Synergy

This session will dive into the transformative potential of modern maintenance practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing. By leveraging advanced maintenance systems, adopting a lifecycle-focused approach, and fostering cross-functional teams, organizations can enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and extend the reliability of their assets. The discussion will feature insights on integrating cutting-edge technology, such as IoT andRead more

Case Study: “Less is More” — Optimizing Strategies and Prioritizing Valuable Activities in Preventive Maintenance

This presentation delves into the latest advancements in Preventative Maintenance (PM) optimization, focusing on refining maintenance strategies by prioritizing activities that offer the most value. We will discuss how to enhance maintenance and calibration processes by addressing root causes of equipment failures and quality observations, ensuring a data-driven approach that improves quality, compliance, and operationalRead more

(5) Adversity Café: What Are the Main Challenges and Opportunities in Adopting Predictive and Preventative Maintenance Practices in the Pharmaceutical Industry?

How do we benchmark current maintenance practices, and what improvements can we make to optimize them for the future? What is the source of predictive maintenance in your organization? Is it AI, smart devices, or another specific system, and how do these technologies integrate into your maintenance strategy? Are we truly leveraging AI for predictiveRead more

Case Study: Maximizing Uptime with Condition Monitoring Technologies

This session will explore the role of condition monitoring technologies in maximizing uptime. Discover, how these technologies can be implemented within a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s maintenance program, and their impact on reducing unexpected downtime. In this session, you will learn how to: Implement condition monitoring including predictive maintenance technologies to maximize uptime and reduce downtime. Integrate condition-basedRead more

(2) Icebreaker Session: How Can Preventative Maintenance Be Optimized to Maximize Reliability and Cost Savings?

What are the most effective ways to assess and mitigate the risks of equipment failure? Where do you see the biggest opportunities for cost savings in your current maintenance strategy? What challenges do you face when trying to move from reactive maintenance to a fully optimized preventative maintenance approach?Read more