Maintenance of equipment and assets in pharmaceutical production plants must continuously evolve to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The optimal maintenance strategy depends on factors such as asset complexity, criticality, process requirements, and the cost of implementation. This panel will explore strategies to enhance equipment availability, performance, and quality while optimizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Discussions will focus on bridging gaps in current maintenance approaches, addressing challenges in adopting innovative technologies within GxP compliance, and integrating advanced solutions like IoT, Augmented Reality, AI, and predictive maintenance platforms to create sustainable and efficient maintenance systems. The following will be discussed:

• Practical approaches to balancing cost-efficiency and reliability in maintenance strategies.
• Methods for prioritizing maintenance activities based on asset and process criticality.
• The role of cross-functional collaboration in enhancing maintenance outcomes and aligning with organizational goals.
• Key factors to consider when evaluating and implementing advanced digital platforms for predictive maintenance.
• How to effectively measure and communicate the ROI of adopting innovative maintenance technologies.