In this presentation, we will explore how innovative manufacturing software and agile development approaches are shaping the future of pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing. Rapid advances in technology are essential for the industry to keep pace with new therapeutic modalities, increasing market demands, and evolving regulations. By capturing data in context from diverse manufacturing systems and applying AI to our digital solutions, we unlock new insights and deliver tangible value to end users. With the release of the latest version of PAS-X MES, Körber builds on a strong technical architecture and delivers extensive product functionality to lead the way in MES innovation – laying the foundation for the Factory of Excellence for our trusted customers. In this session, you will learn:

• How agile co-creation with customers in the real GxP world optimizes value delivery.
• How advanced tooling and automation streamline processes across the board.
• How on-premise, cloud, and full SaaS deployments provide maximum flexibility and uptime.
• How AI enhances shop floor operations, recipe management, and decision-making in GxP environments.

This session will showcase a recent migration project that highlights the collaborative effort to upgrade to the most recent PAS-X MES version. An exploration of the technical depth of the project, highlighting key drivers, challenges, and accomplishments, including infrastructure updates such as the Windows Server upgrade. This session will emphasize how this migration minimized downtime, standardized digital records, and eliminated customizations, moving closer to Körber’s standard solutions. Learn how these enhancements have streamlined future upgrades, improved qualification processes, and ensured higher product availability through an optimized and efficient system architecture. In this session, you will learn how to:

• Plan and execute a seamless upgrade, focusing on strategies to minimize production downtime and ensure smooth transitions.
• Eliminate customizations and standardize digital records to enhance compliance, simplify qualification processes, and position your organization for future scalability.
• Leverage key technical drivers, such as server updates and infrastructure improvements, to support efficient migration and system optimization.