Transforming Cleaning at a Leading Global Pharmaceutical Company with Peppermint Robotics’ SD45

CHALLENGES & PROBLEM STATEMENT:

‍In a susceptible SEZ area of life-saving drug manufacturing, the company encountered several challenges:

• High cost of manpower and absenteeism.
• Low preparedness for audits, with cleaning being a crucial factor.
• Inconsistent cleaning practices.

To address these issues, Peppermint was tasked with providing a robotic cleaning solution.

SOLUTIONS & BENEFITS:

Following a successful 6-month pilot with a single robot, the client recognized the significant benefits of the robotic cleaning solution. Impressed by the results, they placed an order for 6 additional robots to be deployed across all their plants in the vicinity.

• Manpower Savings: Deploying 6 Peppermint cleaning robots across 4 plants led to a reduction of 10 cleaning staff members. This shift allowed the cleaning team to redirect their efforts towards more value-added tasks, significantly boosting overall productivity within the plants.

• Cost Savings: The decrease in labor requirements translated into notable cost savings. Additionally, the reduction in water and chemical usage further minimized operational expenses, contributing to a more cost-efficient cleaning process.

• Consistent Cleaning Performance: The Peppermint cleaning robots delivered superior cleaning results consistently, exceeding the customer’s expectations. Their reliable performance ensured a high standard of cleanliness across all areas.

• Consistent Cleaning Performance: The Peppermint cleaning robots delivered superior cleaning results consistently, exceeding the customer’s expectations. Their reliable performance ensured a high standard of cleanliness across all areas.

• Safety & Risk Mitigation: Equipped with advanced sensors, the robots effectively navigated through the plant areas, preventing collisions and ensuring safe operations even in crowded spaces. This proactive safety measure reduced the risk of accidents and maintained a secure working environment.

• Excellent Audit Preparedness: Cleanliness is crucial for audit readiness in the pharmaceutical industry. By managing the cleaning of large areas such as gangways and pathways, the robots allowed staff to focus on intricate areas. This strategic use of resources ensured the plants were well-prepared for audits, maintaining high cleanliness standards.

OUTCOME:

The implementation of Peppermint Robotics’ SD45 robots led to substantial improvements in operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety. It also enhanced the company's audit preparedness, ensuring they maintained the stringent cleanliness standards required in the pharmaceutical industry. The client was thoroughly impressed with the results, underscoring the transformative impact of the robotic cleaning solution.

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                                                                                                                           Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation Lead

" Peppermint Robots were deployed Initially on a rental basis to explore the possibilities. In only 6 months, we found these Robotic cleaners valuable and acquired them not only for one manufacturing plant but for four more. Cleaning robots from Peppermint are safer for employees, more efficient, and more eco-friendly than traditional machines. It was crucial for us to be able to clean in most exposed areas without manual intervention in terms of footprint to achieve success. "