Optimize manufacturing of pharmaceutical products with process simulation and production scheduling tools

Papavasilleiou V; Koulouris A; Silletti C; Petrides D

Chemical Engineering Research & Design, Vol.85, No.A7, 1086-1097, 2007

Papavasilleiou V, Koulouris A, Silletti C, Petrides D

This article describes how batch process simulators and scheduling tools can be used to facilitate and expedite development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.

Keywords:pharmaceutical manufacturing;process simulation;computer-aided process modelling;production scheduling;cost analysis;cycle time reduction;risk assessment;Monte Carlo simulation;lean manufacturing