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A top-tier European pharmaceutical manufacturer facing mounting regulatory pressure and ageing inspection systems partnered with PEYMAN Consulting to rethink its quality infrastructure, unlock smarter CAPEX planning, and lay the foundation for Pharma 4.0.

Service Area

  • Digital and AI Transformation

Focus Area

  • Smart Manufacturing Enablement

  • AI-Driven Inspection Strategy

  • Data Integrity and Compliance Readiness

CLIENT

  • A European-based, multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer with multiple GMP-compliant sterile facilities, focused on expanding its injectable product lines across the EU and MENA regions.

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Challange

The client was grappling with ageing in-line inspection systems, regulatory compliance risks under new EU GMP Annex 1 revisions, and rising maintenance costs. At the same time, CAPEX budgets were under scrutiny due to post-COVID market shifts. They needed a strategic roadmap to:

  • Decide when to upgrade vs. replace critical inspection assets

  • Prioritise digital and AI investments in line with Pharma 4.0

  • Build a cost-justified, future-proof quality infrastructure

Approach

PEYMAN Consulting led a multi-phase engagement across digital strategy, CAPEX planning, and innovation mapping:

  1. Baseline Assessment
    Conducted a full L1–L5 inspection system audit across three EU manufacturing sites, mapping maturity, risk exposure, and upgrade potential.

  2. Innovation & Compliance Roadmap
    Developed a 5-year roadmap aligning new AI-based visual inspection, MES/SCADA integration, and predictive maintenance capabilities with regulatory and operational needs.

  3. CAPEX Reallocation Strategy
    Modelled ROI trade-offs between full system replacements vs. modular AI retrofits, enabling the client to save €3.2M over three years by re-prioritising spend.

  4. Stakeholder Workshops
    Facilitated cross-functional sessions (Quality, Ops, IT, Finance) to align on a shared transformation vision and build internal buy-in for change.

Expected Results

  • €3M+ CAPEX savings through strategic reallocation and modular upgrades

  • Improved regulatory readiness with Annex 1-compliant digital inspection workflows

  • Faster deviation resolution and reduced manual rework via AI-enhanced visual inspection

  • A clear roadmap to adopt Pharma 4.0 capabilities without disrupting validated production lines

"Peyman’s structured approach helped us see the bigger picture. We moved from reactive system replacements to a clear, innovation-led strategy that aligns with our digital goals and compliance needs. His ability to bridge quality, tech, and finance made a real impact on our investment decisions."
— VP of Global Manufacturing Strategy

If you’re navigating compliance pressure, ageing inspection infrastructure, or digital transformation uncertainty, let’s talk.

Whether it’s an early-stage advisory call or a full roadmap engagement, I’ll help you unlock smarter investment strategies that balance risk, innovation, and ROI.

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