How a Pharmaceutical Company Improved Traceability with a MES

In the pharmaceutical sector, traceability is a fundamental pillar to ensure product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Every step in the production process must be accurately documented, easily accessible, and verifiable. That’s why many companies are turning to digital solutions like MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).

In this article, we share the story of a leading pharmaceutical company that implemented SkyMes, our flexible and scalable MES solution, to overcome traceability challenges and achieve integrated, transparent, and responsive production management.

The Initial Challenges

Before adopting SkyMes, the company faced several pain points:

• Manual or semi-automated batch tracking with a high risk of human error

• Difficulty retrieving documentation for audits or inspections in a timely manner

• Limited visibility on real-time production KPIs

• Slow response to process deviations or quality alerts

The SkyMes Implementation

SkyMes was selected for its ability to quickly address these issues through:

• A modular architecture that integrates easily with existing ERP and SCADA systems

• A user-friendly interface that enabled quick operator onboarding

• Advanced functionality for quality management, traceability, and APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling)

The implementation involved close collaboration with technical teams and end-users, supported by training and tailored configurations—all completed within about 3 months.

Tangible Results

Following the introduction of SkyMes, the company reported significant improvements:

• ✅ Fully digital end-to-end batch traceability

• ✅ 60% reduction in audit preparation time

• ✅ Improved compliance through automatic report and digital log generation

• ✅ Faster decision-making supported by real-time dashboards and analytics

Additionally, the MES implementation helped foster a culture of continuous improvement, with more engaged teams and streamlined, well-monitored processes.

Conclusion

Digital transformation through a modern MES like SkyMes not only enhances traceability—it reshapes how pharmaceutical companies manage their operations. This real-life example shows that, with the right tools, tangible improvements can be achieved in a short time frame.