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Lofthouse of Fleetwood Packaging Information. Packaging design. Packaging Design. We maintain consistent design throughout the world Rigorous checking procedure Legislative checks Design integrity Colour standards. Packaging Design - Process. Packaging Design - Process.
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Packaging Design We maintain consistent design throughout the world Rigorous checking procedure Legislative checks Design integrity Colour standards
Packaging Design Always thoroughly check the pdf artwork prior to approval Courier charges apply if change after pdf stage Always check the hard copy artwork prior to approval It is good practice to have an independent check Once approved, any change is charged to the Distributor
Contract Packing Negative experience in the past. Resulted in packs which were illegal (text / BBE / trace). Risks are too high. No new contract packing in market – all to be done via LoF
Order Process Distributor orders via Impex Impex IMMEDIATELY send the order to LoF (IBS) LoF Check 1 - Payment / Transport ? Check 2 - Have we a valid PI for all items? Check 3 - Have we the packaging for all items? Check 4 - Have we production capacity in time frame? Arrange the best delivery date and INFORM DISTRIBUTOR. Negotiate an agreed date - if necessary amend the order.
Speeding up an Order Better forecasting. Plan well ahead with new or changed items. Ensure PI are in place prior to the order. Parent/Child orders will remove the minimum quantities. Approve artwork as soon as possible.
Integrated Business System Manufacture to GMP / FDA / MHRA standards Started on Value Stream Mapping programme 2009 “Current state” versus “Future state” Highlighted opportunities for ‘lean production”. Need for one data base, smooth flow of information Input data only once. Real time information to aid decision making.
Integrated Business System Oracle Business System 20 of top 20 Pharmacy companies use Oracle Tried and tested (full traceability) Flexibility built in (configure not customise) Future proof the business
Integrated Business System Need accurate data to start (data cleansing) Staff training Test the system (Conf Room Pilot) “If you think training is expensive – try ignorance!”
Integrated Business System IBS will help speed up order processing When order entered – system will check:- Packaging instruction in place (UK can not order Salmiak) Efficient truck / container fit Packaging in warehouse / on order and will arrive in time Production capacity Is requested delivery feasible? Confirm or propose a realistic date
Integrated Business System Behind schedule for introduction. Need 100% confidence that the system will work. Must have traceability back data & going forward No legacy system resulted in longer data entry. need. The “Go live” date is end April (2013) Stressful time for those involved!
New product Development IBS will allow managers more time to manage. One area that is under resourced is “time” for NPD. We have a long term plan / vision. We also have short term activities. Both need managing. LoF & Impex “meet” weekly to progress all projects (Friday morning “Skype” meetings).
NPD Anissa Chetty - anissa.chetty@fishermansfriend.co.uk Contact Information
Artwork Hilda Watson - hilda.watson@fishermansfriend.co.uk Contact Information
T & P Team Leader (Technical Data Sheets TDS / IBS) Andrew Woodhouse – andrew.woodhouse@fishermansfriend.co.uk Contact Information
Packaging Instructions / Technical Data Sheets Zöe Daniel - zoe.daniel@fishermansfriend.co.uk Contact Information
Outer & Case Labels - Anne Ireland - anne.ireland@fishermansfriend.co.uk Contact Information
Regulatory Affairs Amanda Hales - amanda.hales@fishermansfriend.co.uk Contact Information
Shipment Information Guy Gray - guy.gray@fishermansfriend.co.uk Contact Information
Customer Complaints Julie Turner - julie.turner@fishermansfriend.co.uk Contact Information
Contact Information If in doubt about - artwork / TDS / labels / orders / shipments / regulatory issues Please ask! (There is no such thing as a stupid question.) It is better to avoid problems than have to fix them.