Johnson and Johnson Deploys Mar-Kov Computer Systems Manufacturing Execution System Software at Morris Plains RandD Site
Released on: January 24, 2008, 11:51 am
Press Release Author: Mar-Kov Computer Systems
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Press Release Summary: Toronto, Canada - Mar-Kov Computer Systems, a leading provider of Manufacturing Execution System Software (MES), announced today that it has completed the installation of its MES solution for pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturers at Johnson & Johnson's site in Morris Plains, New Jersey.
Press Release Body: Toronto, Canada - Mar-Kov Computer Systems, a leading provider of Manufacturing Execution System Software (MES), announced today that it has completed the installation of its MES solution for pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturers at Johnson & Johnson's site in Morris Plains, New Jersey.
The Morris Plains site was acquired from Pfizer on December 20th, 2006, and houses Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. Worldwide market-leading brands produced by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare include LISTERINE®, NICORETTE®, LUBRIDERM®, VISINE®, NEOSPORIN®, SUDAFED®, ZANTAC® AND BENADRYL®.
J&J's site in Skillman, New Jersey has been using Mar-Kov software for the past 6 years. Both Skillman and Morris Plains are R&D sites, with Skillman also having a Pilot Plant.
Mar-Kov CMS has extensive support for R&D and pilot plant environments including features such as: . Rules-based personal protection equipment (PPE) assignment to deal with large numbers of experimental chemicals. . Seamless integration with the Cosmetics, Toiletries, and Fragrances Association (CTFA) database. . Project-based inventory planning. . Web-based ordering of bulk inventory by individual departments from general store. . Support for at-risk manufacturing
The recipe development software allows the development of a library of generic parameterized process steps. This results in standardized recipe formats even when many formulators are working independently.
Mar-Kov CMS provides immediate benefits to clients, including complete traceability of all materials and operations, consistent standardized recipes, and less paperwork to meet compliance requirements. Mar-Kov CMS also drastically reduces the rejection rate of test batches by QC due to incomplete or inaccurate paperwork.
Mar-Kov's systems are compliant with FDA 21 CFR part 11 regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Mar-Kov CMS is a modular integrated software solution for chemical manufacturers in regulated industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, flavor and fragrance, and nutriceuticals. Modules include Manufacturing Execution, Inventory Control and Warehousing, Recipe/Formulation Development, Laboratory Information Management, and QC/QA.
Mar-Kov CMS helps to streamline manufacturing processes, improve product quality, decrease product cycle times, and assure compliance within GMP and FDA regulated production and packaging environments.
Details regarding Mar-Kov's software and services can be found at www.mar-kov.com.
ABOUT MAR-KOV COMPUTER SYSTEMS
In business for over 25 years, Mar-Kov Computer Systems provides process manufacturing industries with advanced MES solutions to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
Mar-Kov CMS is designed for heavily regulated industries, greatly simplifying cGMP compliance with features such as container and lot traceability, direct scale integration, electronic batch recording, in-process testing and configurable sign-offs.
Mar-Kov also develops custom solutions for clients. One of Mar-Kov's major strengths is its ability to design and build custom modifications or complete applications to deliver targeted solutions for specific customer requirements.
Mar-Kov customers include Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi-Aventis, Actavis, Bedoukian Research, Chanel, and Cosmetic Essence.
Mar-Kov Computer Systems is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Web Site: http://www.mar-kov.com
Contact Details: For more information on Mar-Kov Computer Systems, please contact: Alex Koves, Marketing Manager T: 416.633.4383 e: akoves@mar-kov.com