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About this case study
Discover how Früh Verpackungstechnik AG, a Swiss contract packaging specialist serving the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, transitioned from paper-based production records to digital manufacturing operations with BatchLine MES.
Starting with its medical packaging division in Switzerland, Früh implemented an integrated digital solution to improve data integrity, standardise production workflows, and gain real-time visibility into manufacturing operations.
The successful deployment has also supported Früh’s international expansion, with BatchLine MES rolled out to its US packaging facility, creating a scalable foundation for global contract packaging operations.
What this case study reveals
Moving beyond paper
Replacing manual production documentation with electronic batch records (EBR) to reduce human error and improve data integrity.
Connected manufacturing systems
Integrating BatchLine MES with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP through Lobster middleware to streamline data exchange and production planning.
Standardised execution and review
Guiding operators through structured workflows, enabling review by exception, and improving production traceability.
GxP validation and implementation
Combining Früh's internal IT expertise with BatchLine's CSV support to validate the MES and integration infrastructure.
Scaling across global operations
Extending the digital framework from Switzerland to the US while preparing for further automation and expansion.
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Früh: Case Study Q&A
Früh wanted to move beyond traditional paper-based documentation and manual processes in its medical packaging operations.
The goal was to strengthen data integrity, reduce documentation risks, and create a more connected and standardised production environment.
BatchLine MES provides structured digital workflows, electronic batch records, and review by exception.
Through integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP via Lobster middleware, Früh can exchange production order data digitally, reduce manual entry, and improve visibility into production progress.
The project highlights the value of aligning digital workflows with real production processes, involving internal IT expertise and testing with shop-floor users before go-live.
It also shows how a phased approach can establish a foundation for expansion across products and sites.
