The goal of Design for Reliability (DfR) is to eliminate defects at the design stage; PharmTech interviews Jacobs about DfR for pharma equipment. Design for reliability (DfR) is a methodology for ...

Successfully manufacturing a drug product requires people, proper equipment, and materials. It’s the classic three-legged stool analogy. Even with well-trained staff and high-quality materials, if the ...

In today’s world, so-called “high-performance, sustainable” facilities are a dime a dozen. But many of these buildings rely on overly complex mechanical systems to carry out their mission. While these ...

Recently, I was touring a site of one of the major logistics companies in the world. During the tour, I was amazed at the emphasis placed on ensuring that the commitment to the customer was met. At ...

Concepts used throughout the world describing improvements to production throughput are often generally referred to as “reliability.” But what does this term actually mean? The answer to this question ...