- BiotechFood and Beverage
What to look for in an electronic batch record system?
2 minute read
What are the requirements for your specific business? Will the system be compatible with your existing hardware and software? How user friendly is the interface? These are just a few of the questions you'll need to answer before making a decision to switch to an electronic batch recording system.
- Pharma
Drug development - 4 reasons pharmaceuticals need an EBR system.
1 minute read
Electronic batch records are software programs designed to track the progress of each individual product throughout its lifecycle.
- Biotech
How electronic batch records facilitate the implementation of AI techniques
3 minute read
AI can help identify inefficiencies in manufacturing processes and suggest ways to optimise them.
- PharmaBiotech
The API development process and how an EBR can help
3 minute read
When it comes to developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), efficiency and reliability are key.
- PharmaBiotech
How does an EBR help with faster batch record reviews in the pharmaceutical industry?
2 minute read
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most sensitive industries when it comes to product recalls.
- DevicesBiotechFood and Beverage
How an electronic batch recording system helps with CAPA planning
2 minute read
CAPA is a corrective and preventive action plan that's implemented in a manufacturing process to ensure the quality of the products being produced.
- DevicesFood and Beverage
How an electronic batch recording software can help with DES models
2 minute read
When it comes to discrete event simulation (DES), electronic batch recording software can play a big role in recreating a factory in the virtual world.
- PharmaDevices
Difference between an electronic batch record and a medical device history record in the pharmaceutical industry?
2 minute read
Electronic batch records (EBRs) are digital records of all the data regarding the drug's development.
- PharmaFood and Beverage
Differences between ERP and EBR softwares
3 minute read
When it comes to enterprise resource systems (ERS) and electronic batch recording software (EBR), there are a lot of similarities and differences that can be hard to differentiate.
What are the EU regulations to comply with for EBRs?
2 minute read
The quality of electronic batch records is extremely important when making the switch from manual to electronic batch records.
- Pharma
What are the FDA regulations to comply with for EBRs?
2 minute read
Quality of records is extremely important when making the switch from manual to electronic batch records.
How can an EBR help with the implementation of industry 4.0 aims?
2 minute read
Industry 4.0 is a hot topic right now, and for good reason: it holds the potential to change the way we manufacture things.
- Food and Beverage
KPIs to use when judging quality and efficiency of manufacturing processes
2 minute read
When it comes to manufacturing processes, it's important to collect data in order to track performance and ensure quality and efficiency.
How to maintain high data quality in EBRs?
2 minute read
The data quality of an electronic batch record is essential for accurate and up-to-date information.
A guide to EBR & MES systems
2 minute read
An electronic batch record (EBR) system is a computer system that stores all the data relating to a product's development.
- Food and Beverage
The importance of electronic batch records in PK studies
2 minute read
Pharmacokinetics, or PK, is the study of how a drug moves through the body.
- Food and Beverage
How electronic batch records can improve predictive maintenance
2 minute read
Predictive maintenance is all about using data to prevent breakdowns before they happen.
- Food and Beverage
What are the key differences between SOPs and EBRs?
3 minute read
As a business owner, it's important to know the key differences between SOPs and EBRs.
- PharmaFood and Beverage
Benefits of fed-batch culture and how data is managed through the process
2 minute read
When looking to produce large quantities of a recombinant protein, fed-batch culture is the way to go.
- Biotech
Streamlining the batch record process with EBRs: a how-to guide for biotech companies
2 minute read
Bioprocesses are complex and require high qualoty standards that must be managed and controlled efficiently.
- Food and Beverage
Implementation of EBRs in breweries
2 minute read
Creating an EBR in a brewery is a valuable way to improve efficiency and accuracy in the manufacturing process.
- Food and Beverage
What are the benefits of an electronic batch record system for cell-based foods?
2 minute read
When it comes to producing cell-based foods, the development process can be quite complex.
- Food and Beverage
Electronic batch records for cell-based foods data management
2 minute read
An electronic batch record system can be an extremely valuable tool for cell-based food producers.
- Food and Beverage
How electronic batch records support data management in mammalian cell cultures?
3 minute read
Electronic batch records (EBRs) are an essential part of any mammalian cell culturing process.
- Food and Beverage
How can electronic batch records help streamline clinical trials?
3 minute read
When running a clinical trial, data tracking is essential for success.
- Food and Beverage
Advantages of electronic batch records in bioanalytical method development
2 minute read
Bioanalytical method development (BMD) is the process of designing and optimising analytical methods for the quantitative and qualitative determination of drugs and related metabolites in biological samples.
- Food and Beverage
How to implement continuous fermentation in your brewery?
1 minute read
Continuous fermentation is a great option for brewers who want to streamline their process and ensure consistent quality.
- Food and Beverage
Electronic batch records for microbial studies
2 minute read
When it comes to microbial studies, having accurate and up-to-date electronic batch records is essential.
- Food and Beverage
How data analytics can improve manufacturing efficiency
3 minute read
The term "big data" is being thrown around a lot lately but what does it actually mean, and more importantly, what can it do for manufacturers? Put simply, big data is the collection of large data sets that can be analysed to reveal patterns and trends.
- PharmaDevicesFood and Beverage
Streamlining data management with electronic batch records
2 minute read
Streamlining data management is an essential part for manufacturers.
- Food and Beverage
What do data visualisations of manufacturing processes look like?
2 minute read
Data visualisations are used to simplify complex data.
- Food and Beverage
Importance of an electronic batch record in downstream bioprocesses
2 minute read
When dealing with something as sensitive as bioproducts, having a system in place that ensures quality is maintained at all times is very important.
- Food and Beverage
How an electronic batch record can help you monitor your medical device quality
4 minute read
When it comes to the development and manufacturing of medical devices, nothing is more critical than having an accurate and up-to-date electronic batch record.
- BiotechDevices
How does an EBR help with process performance analysis?
2 minute read
Electronic batch records are detailed records of all data regarding a batch production.
- Food and Beverage
How can an EBR help implement pharma 4.0 objectives?
2 minute read
Pharma 4.0 is a spinoff from industry 4.0 that focuses on the use of automation and technology to change medical drug development and manufacturing.
- Food and Beverage
Why do process manufacturers need an electronic batch record (EBR) system?
2 minute read
Control is an important factor in process driven industries because it helps manufacturers to ensure that their products are consistent and predictable.
How data analytics & EBRs can improve production scheduling
2 minute read
A good production schedule is the backbone of operations, and if it's not working well, everything else falls apart.
How to optimise manufacturing processes for improved profit
2 minute read
Tracking production data with an electronic batch recording system is the first step to identify inefficiencies and areas where money and time can be saved.
Why is quality important in a manufacturing process?
2 minute read
There are a number of reasons why maintaining high quality is important in a manufacturing process.
- Food and Beverage
Why smart sensors are essential for bioprocesses
2 minute read
Manufacturing biologic drugs is an incredibly complex process.
Importance of electronic batch records for throughput optimisation
2 minute read
Manufacturing throughput quantifies the amount of finished goods that is produced in a fixed amount of time.
- Food and Beverage
The benefits of using electronic batch records for acute toxicity studies
2 minute read
When it comes to toxicology studies, accurate data is essential.
- Food and Beverage
The importance of data collection in the upstream process
2 minute read
As a bioprocess engineer, the upstream process is the first step of bioprocessing.
- Food and Beverage
Upstream production stage: key considerations for success and why and EBR is helpful
3 minute read
When designing a manufacturing process, the initial processing stage is key.
3 ways an electronic batch recording system can improve manufacturing yield.
2 minute read
When it comes to manufacturing yield, even the slightest variation can result in a significant impact on production output.
Top 5 benefits of electronic batch records
1 minute read
Electronic batch records are digitised data records that record, track all the elements related to the manufacturing process of a product.
What are EBR best practices for validation and implementation?
2 minute read
EBRs are digital records of all the data pertaining to a product's development.
How to implement an electronic batch recording (EBR) system?
3 minute read
An electronic batch record (EBR) system is a computerised system that is used to manage, record and track the production of a batch of product.
What to do before implementing an EBR software?
2 minute read
An electronic batch record (EBR) is a detailed record of all data regarding a batch production.
How to choose the right pilot facility for bioproducts?
1 minute read
When selecting a pilot plant to produce a new bioproduct, the aim is to create a small scale production process from a lab procedure.
- Food and Beverage
A comprehensive document management guide to PLM
4 minute read
When working on a product, it's important to have a document management system in place to help track the product's lifecycle.
- Food and Beverage
Adopting the just-in-time approach using an automated inventory management system for biopharmaceuticals
3 minute read
The Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management system is a demand-pull model which means that production is aligned directly with customer orders.
- Food and Beverage
Benefits of a PLM system in chemical product development
3 minute read
When it comes to chemical product development, manufacturers should make sure that they are using a product lifecycle management (PLM) system.
- PharmaFood and Beverage
Benefits of using an EBR in the food and beverage industry
2 minute read
The food and beverage industry is one of the economy's largest industries globally generating millions of goods each day.
- DevicesFood and Beverage
Best Practices for a perfect EBR for CDMOs
2 minute read
The global contract development manufacturing organisation (CDMO) industry is growing rapidly.
- Devices
Breaking down the regulations to comply with medical devices and how EBR can help?
3 minute read
Electronic batch records for medical devices are a new concept that has been introduced to the industry.
- Food and Beverage
Document management - A critical component in the development of medical devices
4 minute read
As a medical device manufacturer, effective document management is a critical component of a quality management system (QMS).
EBR vs ELN - Which is right for your business?
2 minute read
An EBR is a digital record of all the data associated with manufacturing of a batch a product.
- Food and Beverage
From farm to table - Effective inventory management in the food and beverage production industry
3 minute read
This is a popular phrase, "from farm to table" in the food and beverage industry that refers to the process of getting food from the farm to a table.
ERP vs. MES - What do each do and what are their differences?
3 minute read
An ERP software, or enterprise resource planning software, is a tool that helps businesses manage their resources.
- Food and Beverage
How is automated data collection changing clinical trials in the biopharma industry?
4 minute read
The COVID-19 pandemic has made the biopharma industry more important than ever before, with the focus on successful, and fast clinical trials.
From data collection to insights - How automated data systems can improve manufacturing
3 minute read
Gaining real-time insights into the performance of a process is useful to manufactures to be able to identify problems and address them before they became costly and time-consuming.
- Food and Beverage
How automated data collection systems comply with AGILE methodologies in the medical device market?
3 minute read
Industry 4.0 is focused on efficient, agile just-in-time production that allows medical device manufacturers to address changing consumer needs and deliver high quality products.
- Food and Beverage
How can automated data collection help create digital twins for bioprocesses?
2 minute read
The principles of Bioprocessing 4.0 focuses on the implementation of AI to visualise data is becoming popular with companies looking to focus on predictive analytics. Predictive analytics uses machine learning techniques such as digital twins, or statistical models to make predictions about future .
- Food and Beverage
How can automating sample management increase a CRO’s throughput?
3 minute read
CROs deal with various clients at the same time and each sample management process has different requirements.
How contract research organisations (CROs) can expedite their research and development processes
4 minute read
A contract research organisation (CRO) is a company that provides outsourced research and development services to various industries that includes pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
- Food and Beverage
How data driven solutions can set apart CDMOs?
3 minute read
The global pharmaceutical and biologics industries are becoming the fastest growing industries in the world.
- Food and Beverage
How does using an automated data collection system improve a manufacturing company’s Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI)?
3 minute read
More manufacturing companies are looking to align their organisation towards the Industry 4.0 themes of automation, interconnectivity and technology.
- Food and Beverage
How product lifecycle management (PLM) systems help process manufacturers achieve sustainability targets?
3 minute read
Today’s manufacturers have great responsibility for the effect their processes and supply chains have on the environment.
- Food and Beverage
How to comply with biological samples regulations using a sample management software?
3 minute read
Personalised drugs and therapies are becoming increasingly popular in the biopharma industry.
- Food and Beverage
How to implement a CAPA plan for your manufacturing process?
4 minute read
A corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plan is a critical part of any quality management system.
- Food and Beverage
Implementation of QbD (quality by design) in the biopharma industry using PLM
3 minute read
Quality by design (QbD) was created on the idea that quality issues relate to the way a product was designed and that quality is an attribute of a product.
- Food and Beverage
Implementing Industry 4.0 principles to supply chain management for process manufacturers
3 minute read
Industry 4.0 is the implementation of technology and artificial intelligence to all aspects of manufacturing to reshape manufacturing processes and supply chain.
- Food and Beverage
Navigating EU’s regulation changes in-vitro diagnostic medical devices
3 minute read
In-vitro diagnostics regulation (IVDR) is the regulatory framework and compliance assessments that pharmaceutical manufacturers follow to gain approval to bring their device to market. In-vitro diagnostic medical devices are tests used on biological samples to determine a user’s health (i.e.
How to streamline bioprocess sample management?
3 minute read
Bioprocesses are all around us, and they play a vital role in our everyday lives.
Optimising inventory planning through a product lifecycle management (PLM) system
3 minute read
Inventory planning is an integral aspect of business planning.
- Food and Beverage
PLM VS. ERP system. Which one to choose in the food and beverage industry?
3 minute read
With increased competition, and changing consumer preferences, companies in the food and beverage industry are evolving their product line and looking to expand their product offerings.
PLM vs. MES - Which Is Right for Your Business?
3 minute read
When it comes to product lifecycle management (PLM) and manufacturing execution system (MES), there's a lot of confusion about what they are and what they do.
- Food and Beverage
Quality management systems (QMS) - An overview
3 minute read
A quality management system (QMS) is a framework for managing and regulating an organization's quality procedures and standards.
- Food and Beverage
From CAPA workflows to quality assurance - A detailed guide of QMS and its impact of production processes
5 minute read
Manufactures develop products by execution processes and so, there is a direct correlation between quality improvement and process improvement.
- Food and Beverage
The benefits of a PLM software for API CDMOs
3 minute read
The global active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) CDMOÂ market will reach a value of $136.1 billion by 2028.
- Food and Beverage
Top 3 pain points of a manufacturing process in the bioprocessing industry and how an EBR can help
3 minute read
Electronic batch records are an essential part of the bioprocessing industry.
- Food and Beverage
Top 3 tips for efficient lab inventory management for bioprocessing companies using an automated inventory and resource management system
2 minute read
The innovative capabilities of a bioprocessing company determines the company’s success, yet researchers spend too much time on looking for materials, routine inventory upkeep.
- Food and Beverage
Using a PLM system to lower batch failures in bioprocessing
3 minute read
Batch failure is when a batch of a manufactured product is recalled due to either the product or the manufacturing process not adhering to the quality and safety requirements.
- Food and Beverage
Using PLM to bring medical devices faster to market
2 minute read
Medical device supply chains are increasingly complicated and interdisciplinary in terms of the stakeholders involved.
- Food and Beverage
Using real-time analytics and AI to maintain inventory in the medical device industry
3 minute read
The medical device manufacturing industry is undergoing many changes due to the pace of innovation, an ageing population and regulatory reform.
- Food and Beverage
What are the best practices for standard operating procedures (SOPs) management?
3 minute read
SOPs are a set of guidelines that spell out how a process is supposed to be carried out.
- Food and Beverage
What are the new changes in MDR regulation by the MHRA?
4 minute read
The new medical device regulation (MDR) was released on 26 June, 2022 and sets new regulations aimed to improve patient safety, innovation and maintaining the UK's competitiveness in the global market.
- Food and Beverage
What are the new MDR changes and how does a medical device manufacturer comply with these changes?
3 minute read
The new EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) has been brought to application since 26th May 2021 following a four year transition period.
- Food and Beverage
What are ways to digitise recipe development using an automated data collection system?
3 minute read
With the constant change in consumer tastes and preferences, companies in the industry are constantly increasing their product offerings.
- Food and Beverage
What does using an EBR system in the biopharma industry look like?
3 minute read
Electronic batch recording (EBR) is a process used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing to track and record production data.
- Food and Beverage
What is automated sampling and what are its benefits to the bioprocessing industry?
3 minute read
Bioprocesses rely on the constant monitoring and control of critical process parameters (CPPs) to ensure that a product is safe and of the highest quality.
- Food and Beverage
Why is an automated inventory management system vital for CDMO/CMOs to scale up?
3 minute read
Life sciences and pharmaceutical products are transitioning to be more innovative in their offers of personalised medical therapies and devices.