Case Study
Monday, March 23
09:55 AM - 10:25 AM
Live in Everett
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This presentation explores the transformation of maintenance management within a multinational division, highlighting the shift from siloed, legacy practices toward harmonized, digitally mature systems across countries. Building on lessons from obsolescence management and first-generation deployments of core CMMS platforms, the session demonstrates the progression to a second generation of standardized, predictive approaches. Drawing from a network of 18 sites — employing a “sister-site” model to overcome both inter- and intra-site silos — the case illustrates how harmonization, sensor-driven insights, and generative AI can unlock new levels of operational efficiency, resilience, and knowledge accessibility. It also addresses practical challenges such as integrating predictive maintenance with legacy systems and improving access to critical maintenance knowledge. You will learn how to:
Burkhard has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. He is currently Director of Engineering & Technology at Merck Serono in Aubonne, Switzerland, where he leads global maintenance and large-scale biotech projects. Previously, he held technical and managerial roles at Pfizer, Sanofi-Aventis, and Hoechst AG.