Laurus Labs
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Pharma
Laurus Labs, a research-driven pharmaceutical company, has been enhancing global health outcomes since 2005 by developing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Intermediates. They have achieved global leadership in APIs, including ARV, Oncology, Cardiovascular, and Gastro therapeutics, supported by our backward integration and regulatory compliance.
A pharmaceutical company has been using 8 reefer containers (40 feet each) for both raw materials and finished goods storage. The company’s storage needs vary, with a split between raw material and finished goods, while most containers are utilized for finished goods. Additionally, they recently procured a 120-foot container for storing raw materials at minus 20 degrees Celsius.
Instead of building a new, costly, and time-consuming blast freezer room, Crystal offered a containerized blast freezer solution. It was engineered to handle a 3300 kg load in 24hrs, effectively multiplying the client’s output by 3 times. This made it possible for the client to process the larger volume of cargo while operating at full capacity with efficient cooling technology.
The company frequently opens the containers (2-3 times daily for approximately 5 minutes) for loading/unloading. They conducted a door-open study to monitor the impact on temperature fluctuations but need to ensure that these openings do not affect the stored goods' safety.
The containers require strict temperature monitoring, ranging from 2°C to 8°C for finished goods and minus 20°C for raw materials. The containers use water-based cooling systems and hooters to alert for any deviations. However, not all containers have hooters installed.
The reefer containers are placed outside the warehouse, which presents logistical challenges. Containers are used at 50-60% capacity, and additional space is needed for future requirements. The company also requires improved lighting and indicator systems inside the containers for better monitoring.
The company highlighted the need for better support from Crystal Group, particularly the presence of a full-time engineer at Vizag instead of relying on third-party services. This would improve the speed of maintenance and service response times during critical audits or technical issues.
There is an interest in training staff to handle technical issues related to reefer containers, including temperature management and handling equipment. The company seeks better integration of IoT and monitoring systems to enhance efficiency.
- Install Crystal Smart IoT devices across all containers for real-time monitoring of temperature fluctuations.
- Add hooters to containers that currently lack them, particularly those below -25°C, to ensure consistency in alert systems.
- Implement light indicators inside containers and a unified jumbo display for easy monitoring of temperature and status.
- Crystal Group should provide on-site training sessions to help staff handle container operations more effectively.
- Station a Crystal Group engineer permanently at the Vizag location for faster response times.
- Consider adding two-bay reefer containers, which would provide more space and reduce energy consumption by using fewer machines.
- Propose the installation of two-bay reefers at the company's Unit 3, leveraging space and optimizing raw material storage.
- The company has expressed satisfaction with Crystal Group's services but requires quicker and more efficient support, especially during audits. This highlights the need for proactive customer engagement and faster resolution of issues related to container functionality.
The proposed solutions aim to optimize the pharmaceutical company’s cold storage efficiency, improve monitoring, and enhance operational workflows. With increased support and technical improvements, the company can expect smoother operations, reduced risks of temperature deviations, and higher efficiency in cargo handling and dispatch.
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This approach could also provide valuable insights into optimizing cold storage for the pharma industry, setting a benchmark for similar clients in need of reefer container solutions.
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