Bard Pharmaceuticals Limited is the manufacturing company of our group. The
following divisions are located within BPL:
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Production Operations
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Logistics and Supply Chain
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Engineering
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UK and Export Customer Services
Production Operations
The unit is a solid dose facility responsible for the manufacture and
packaging of tablets, capsules and sachets. It operates a 24hr/5 day shift
system and is comprised of processing and support functions.
A Tablet Compressing Machine
The Manufacturing department is responsible for the dispensary, granulation,
spheroid, compression, coating and capsule filling work centres. The Filling &
Packaging department is responsible for the blisterpacking, sachet and
container filling work centres. In all cases the very latest technology is
used to ensure the highest levels of Good Manufacturing Practice, Health &
Safety and Security are met.
A Tablet Coating Machine
Performance of the unit is closely monitored to ensure high standards of
customer service are maintained. Several support departments assist the unit
in achieving this goal. These include Manufacturing, Process Support,
Packaging Process Support, Artwork Origination, Compliance and Training and
Development.
Filling and Packing Line
Logistics and Supply Chain
The Logistics and Supply Chain department is comprised of the Production
Planning team, the Contract Manufacturing and Material Supplies team and the
Warehouse and Distribution department. Each plays its role in ensuring that
our products reach our customers when required.
Production Planning
This section is responsible for the planning of all manufacturing and filling
and packaging operations of the production unit in Cambridge.
Contract Manufacturing and Material Supplies
This section is responsible for the day-to-day management of relationships
with our contract manufacturing and material suppliers; ensuring the accurate
and timely supply of information and products to and from both organisations.
Warehouse and Distribution
Working 24/5, the Warehouse and Distribution department is responsible for the
efficient receipt and processing of all raw materials and packaging required
for production, and the receipt storage, picking and packing of orders for
despatch to our UK and overseas customers.
Warehouse Racking
Working in section teams on a double day and permanent nightshift pattern, the
departmental team, including a central administrator, ensures that there is
continuous support for the Manufacturing and Filling and Packaging operations.
Using specialised mechanical handling equipment and a computerised stock
control system, all materials and orders are handled and prepared in line with
the strict requirements of GMP, health, safety and security policies.
Warehouse Facility
Engineering Department
The Engineering Department comprises two sections: Maintenance and Projects:
Maintenance
The key functions of the maintenance team are as follows:
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To maintain the Company's buildings and grounds.
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To maintain production and laboratory equipment.
Projects
The Projects team are responsible for providing the following services:
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Project Engineering and Management Services on projects ranging from new
equipment for research or production, to facility improvements.
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A process development improvement service.
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Production of drawings using Computer Aided Design technology for new works.
UK and Export Customer Services
This department is responsible for the Order Management for both Home Trade
and Contract Manufacturing, which involves liaising both with our associate
companies and UK wholesalers. This includes the responsibility of entering
orders, ensuring we have the correct documentation in place to send an order
out, sending out invoices and managing returns, including processing credits
and rebates.
It is also responsible for maintaining and updating the forecasts for our
contract manufacturing customers which includes the submission into the budget
twice a year.
