News Release
New PAS-X version V3.1.6 stands for simplicity and efficiency
Werum further improved its best-in-class PAS-X MES / new technological
features for accelerated MBR and EBR handling / all customers profit from
innovations
Lüneburg, Germany, 15 July 2014 – In cooperation with the PAS-X User Community,
Werum further improved the leading Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for
pharmaceutical and biotechnological production. "We integrated new features and improved
the usability, making working with PAS-X even easier and more efficient", says Robert Welter,
Head of PAS-X Product Management, Werum IT Solutions GmbH. "PAS-X is a functionally
complete and scalable MES out of the box, which widely automates actions that previously
had to be performed manually."
Accelerated MBR creation
The newest PAS-X version V3.1.6 provides many new technological features. The extended
control of storage conditions and the automation of basic functions improve both production
security and efficiency in creating Master Batch Records (MBRs) or executing Electronic Batch
Recordings (EBRs). MBR creation is further simplified by the "External Parameters" feature
based on generic Master Batch Records (GMBRs).
"Our customers face the challenge of managing a large number of packaging MBRs while also
being required to quickly react to changes, e.g. in packaging design. These changes can be
quite complex today", says Robert Welter. "The new PAS-X feature offers the possibility of
making changes in the ERP and directly creating an executable EBR. Thus, the creation of
individual product-specific MBRs becomes obsolete. In this way, we enable our customers to
considerably reduce the number of packaging MBRs and really accelerate MBR creation."
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Efficient EBR execution and release
The new alarm & event handling ensures an even better shop floor integration and thus
guarantees continuous processes as well as a smooth information flow between PAS-X and
the SCADA, DCS and Historian systems. Via interface, PAS-X directly retrieves the exceptions
from Level 2 and allows the seamless assessment of all exceptions. This improvement
enables QM personnel to go for a full "Review by Exception" (including Level 2 alarm &
events) and allows the accelerated release of Batch Record Reports (BRRs).
The release process can be even further accelerated by the "Auto-Closure of BRR" feature. It
automatically closes the BRR if there are no exceptions. As a result, QM personnel do no
longer have to check batches without any exceptions and critical parameters so that a manual
release is not required anymore.
Upgrades: Customers benefit from PAS-X innovations
"All our customers can benefit from continuous PAS-X innovations and improvements. New
functions are provided through upgrades without compromising the stability of a running
system. This is ensured by our mature upgrade procedures", says Robert Welter. "For a
successful introduction of PAS-X, we also offer support and consulting services as well as
PAS-X Content Packages. Along with the innovative features of the latest PAS-X version
V3.1.6, our customers can thus achieve a high return on investment."
Long-time customers, such as the fast-growing generics manufacturer Actavis, have already
ordered upgrades to the newest PAS-X version and are enthusiastic about all the benefits:
“We currently upgrade to PAS-X V3.1.6 at our main manufacturing plant in Dupnitsa,
Bulgaria”, says Brandur Hauksson, Validation Manager, Actavis. “PAS-X V3.1.6 offers a
significant increase in functionality. This enriched toolset gives us the ability to do exactly what
we want and eliminates any need for customization.”
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About Werum IT Solutions
Werum IT Solutions is the internationally leading supplier of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. Its PAS-X software product is used by 17 of
the world’s top 30 pharmaceutical and biotech companies in more than 700 installations. Founded in
1969, the IT company employs more than 400 people at its headquarters in Lueneburg, Germany, and
at nine other locations in Germany, France, Switzerland, the United States, Japan, and Singapore. For
more information take a look at our website www.pas-x.com.
Contact:
Dirk Ebbecke
Director Corporate Communications
Werum IT Solutions GmbH
Wulf-Werum-Str. 3
21337 Lüneburg, Germany
Tel. +49 4131 8900-689
Fax +49 4131 8900-20
dirk.ebbecke@werum.com
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