Sanofi Takes Manufacturing Up A Gear With McLaren Pact

Plans To Accelerate Processes

By tapping into the data analytics and expertise used to choreograph pitstops in Formula One, the French drugmaker is hoping to “maximize performance and operational excellence,” according to CEO Paul Hudson.

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Sanofi is linking up with Formula One giant McLaren to optimize its manufacturing operations and improve efficiencies across the French major's supply chain.

Following a successful pilot in 2021, both companies have signed a multi-year partnership to extend their collaboration across sites in seven countries, covering more than 100 production lines and across all technologies

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