Case Study: Astellas Killorglin boosts QC lab scheduling efficiency with Bluecrux BinocsAI

Astellas’ Killorglin Site cuts QC lead times by 15% with Bluecrux

Bluecrux helped Astellas’ Killorglin Site overcome inefficient and risky manual scheduling processes in its quality control lab. The site, which produces nearly a billion capsules annually, relied on pen-and-paper methods and complex spreadsheets to manage its team of over 40 chemists, leading to operational inconsistencies and knowledge transfer challenges.

By implementing its Binocs AI Scheduling system, Bluecrux provided a digital solution that automated scheduling and sample campaigning. This resulted in a 15% reduction in lead times, significantly improved staff morale and work-life balance, and democratized access to scheduling information. The Astellas team reported that the system was indispensable, and the investment yielded significant returns, with plans to roll it out to other global sites.

Astellas’ Killorglin Site