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Anderson
Packaging recognized by International Quality and Productivity Centre for Lean
Six Sigma program
3-2-2010
 ROCKFORD, IL (March 2,
2010) - Anderson Packaging has been recognized by the International Quality and
Productivity Centre (IQPC) in its annual Process Excellence Awards competition.
Anderson won the small-to-mid sized corporation category for the competition's
Best Process Improvement in a Manufacturing Project. Anderson submitted a
detailed summary of its Lean Six Sigma project optimizing the company's
pharmaceutical bottle packaging lines. The award was received at the IQPC's
eleventh annual Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement Summit in Orlando,
Florida on January 21st.
Anderson was recognized
in the competition for its effectiveness in implementing improvements in the
area of pharmaceutical bottling. The initiative was designed to deliver
Anderson's customers increased capacity and efficient turnaround of production
orders, while furthering scrap minimization and downtime initiatives. The
project encompasses more than ten production lines across multiple facilities.
Anderson was able to achieve reductions in downtime for individual programs in
excess of 30%, as well as increases in Overall Operational Effectiveness (OEE)
for programs of 10%. In addition, for individual programs Anderson recognized
scrap reductions approaching 40%. Project effectiveness was measured against
ongoing performance metrics Anderson reviews with customers.
Anderson instituted its
award winning Lean Six Sigma program companywide in 2004. According to Chuck
Aubrey, Vice President of Performance Excellence at Anderson Packaging, "This
award is recognition of the efforts of many individuals at Anderson. We
maintain a culture of continuous improvement and the principles of Lean Six
Sigma methodology are involved in every aspect of the business. It helps
maintain Anderson's competitiveness in the pharmaceutical packaging market, but
ultimately it's about delivering the best possible service and performance to
our customers. The Lean Six Sigma program is delivering powerful and measurable
results."
Anderson Packaging
Anderson Packaging, a
business unit of AmerisourceBergen Packaging Group, a subsidiary of the
AmerisourceBergen Corporation, is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical
Clinical and Commercial contract packagers in the United States. With extensive
experience in Clinical trial services including packaging, laboratory services,
and distribution, as well as commercial product launches and process startup,
Anderson is a market leader in pharmaceutical packaging. Anderson offers
specialized services such as package development, including design of
child-resistant and patient compliance prompting features, as well as process
development, including in-house tooling design and manufacture. Anderson
maintains a progressive process, facilities and validation program in the
contract packaging industry, while continuing a record of superior quality and
service. For more information, visit: www.AndersonPackaging.com
About AmerisourceBergen
Packaging Group
AmerisourceBergen
Packaging Group, a subsidiary of the AmerisourceBergen Corporation, provides
pharmaceutical packaging and its related services. The subsidiary consists of
three business units including: American Health Packaging in Columbus, OH,
Anderson Packaging in Rockford, IL and Brecon Pharmaceuticals in Hay-on-Wye,
United Kingdom. The businesses have the capabilities to produce customized
packaging for pharmaceuticals using proprietary formats to help improve patient
compliance and provide value to manufacturers.
AmerisourceBergen is one
of the world's largest pharmaceutical services companies serving the United
States, Canada and selected global markets. Servicing both pharmaceutical
manufacturers and healthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supply channel,
the Company provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce
costs and improve patient outcomes. AmerisourceBergen's service solutions range
from pharmacy automation and pharmaceutical packaging to reimbursement and
pharmaceutical consulting services. With more than $71 billion in annual
revenue, AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, and employs
approximately 10,000 people. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #26 on the Fortune 500
list. For more information, go to www.amerisourcebergen.com.
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