~500
Employees
Biotech Program Cuts Lead Time 60% and Inventory 45%
Industry: Life Sciences
Service: Manufacturing
Service: Operations Strategy and Transformation
Service: Supply Chain
Our Client
The client is a global biotechnology company dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of therapies for rare and severe diseases. With a strong focus on patient-centered innovation, the organization operates at the forefront of advanced biologic and genetic treatments.
+$500M
Annual revenue
+20
Countries in global footprint
The Challenge
Our client’s contract manufactured supply chain had long E2E lead times of between 18-24 months and was holding significant volumes of inventory. Our client was in the early stages of a new product launch and were anticipating volumes to ramp up considerably in the near term. EFESO were asked to understand and resolve the performance shortfalls in the existing supply chain and ensure the future supply chain is designed to minimize lead time and inventory.
Key challenges navigated while delivering the project include:
- Cross-functional engagement: Varying levels of involvement from different departments.
- Team availability: High BAU pressure in a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment.
- Change management: CDMO commitment to other clients limited flexibility to adopt new processes.
Real Results Achieved Together
The EFESO-led program enabled the client to achieve measurable improvements in lead times, inventory levels, and stock risk management, while fostering cross-functional collaboration.
60%
Reduction in lead time
45%
Inventory reduction
$9M
Risk of stock obsolescence mitigated
Transformation Impact
- Streamlined batch record processes to accelerate production.
- Reduced inventory, improving working capital efficiency.
- Established a collaborative and data-driven approach across Quality, Manufacturing, and CDMO teams.
- Embedded processes to mitigate stock obsolescence risk.
Our Approach
EFESO implemented a structured program combining human dynamics, data analysis, and operational process mapping to enable sustainable improvements.
- People and Engagement
• Clarified project purpose and benefits for all stakeholders to secure buy-in.
• Applied Human Dynamics methodology to ensure collaborative behavior. - Data-Driven Insights
• Performed detailed analysis to identify performance gaps and opportunities.
• Recommendations were evidence-based, minimizing subjective debate. - Process Mapping and Solution Design
• Mapped existing processes at an operational level for a clear understanding.
• Developed tailored, win-win solutions through cross-functional workshops. - Program Governance
• Ensured senior management commitment and active support.
• Project duration: 1.5 years, maintaining focus on deliverables despite BAU pressures.
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