Pharma manufacturing is no longer just about large capacities and efficient supplies. It’s all about the “agility, security and assurance” of supplies and operational excellence, says Cipla Ltd.’s new global chief operating officer Dr R Ananthanarayanan.
Cipla COO On Joining The Revolution In Manufacturing
Cipla’s global COO Dr R Ananthanarayanan tells Scrip how the company is rethinking and refining its manufacturing operations in the backdrop of intense competition and evolving customer and regulatory requirements. Digitization and advanced analytics are part of the proposed manufacturing innovation plans.

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