Lean transformation methodology and implementation in biopharmaceutical operations

Thesis (M.B.A.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management; and, (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering; in conjunction with the Leaders for Manufacturing Program at MIT, 2008.

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Main Author: Villa, Adam Daniel
Other Authors: Charles Cooney and Roy Welsch.
Format: Thesis
Language:eng
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/44322
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spelling mit-1721.1/443222022-01-28T19:50:07Z Lean transformation methodology and implementation in biopharmaceutical operations Villa, Adam Daniel Charles Cooney and Roy Welsch. Leaders for Manufacturing Program. Leaders for Manufacturing Program at MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Chemical Engineering Sloan School of Management Sloan School of Management. Chemical Engineering. Leaders for Manufacturing Program. Thesis (M.B.A.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management; and, (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering; in conjunction with the Leaders for Manufacturing Program at MIT, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-78). Amgen's Operations division is responsible for the production, release and distribution of commercial and clinical products. Due to industry consolidation, impending competition and revenue impacts, Amgen is facing the need to rapidly improve the Operations division and align different manufacturing sites. In order to achieve these goals, the Operations Improvement group is leading an initiative to bring about a lean transformation of Amgen's operations.This thesis analyzes the initial operational excellence efforts underway within Amgen Operations. The analysis includes an overview of the process by which the continuous improvement methodology and strategy were constructed, the creation of a training curriculum and the initial implementation of the continuous improvement methodology at specific manufacturing sites. In addition, the thesis explores the environment in which this program operates and the cultural and business drivers that support and detract from the efforts.The following conclusions were developed as a result of the analysis of the lean transformation efforts at Amgen. First, company and industry specific nomenclature is essential to make lean principles contextually relevant for the biopharmaceutical industry. Additionally, relevant metrics are needed to facilitate multi-site alignment and drive the desired behavior. Finally, continuous improvement efforts can effectively leverage a science-based culture by applying it to a new business context. by Adam Daniel Villa. S.M. M.B.A. 2009-01-30T16:32:33Z 2009-01-30T16:32:33Z 2008 2008 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/44322 275174971 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 81 p. application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology
spellingShingle Sloan School of Management.
Chemical Engineering.
Leaders for Manufacturing Program.
Villa, Adam Daniel
Lean transformation methodology and implementation in biopharmaceutical operations
title Lean transformation methodology and implementation in biopharmaceutical operations
title_full Lean transformation methodology and implementation in biopharmaceutical operations
title_fullStr Lean transformation methodology and implementation in biopharmaceutical operations
title_full_unstemmed Lean transformation methodology and implementation in biopharmaceutical operations
title_short Lean transformation methodology and implementation in biopharmaceutical operations
title_sort lean transformation methodology and implementation in biopharmaceutical operations
topic Sloan School of Management.
Chemical Engineering.
Leaders for Manufacturing Program.
url http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/44322
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