Use Cases

VBOX enabled Full Remote SCADA / Track&Trace (T&T) Integration with the Start of Line installed in Ireland, and the End Of Line installed in Germany to occur earlier in the project.

Benefits:

The following tests were remotely possible using the VBOX Solution:-

• SCADA - Network Integration allowing Batch Start to all machines (Ireland & Germany) in Real-Time
• SCADA - Audit Trail recording from all machines (Ireland & Germany) to Centralised SCADA system Database in Germany.
• Track & Trace - Seamless Customer L3 (T&T Ireland) - > L2 (Packaging Line) Process Order and Serial Number provisioning.
• Track & Trace* - Seamless L2 - > L3 (T&T Ireland) Pallet-by-Pallet Aggregation data and Serial Number transfer during batch.
• Track & Trace - Seamless L2 - > L3 (T&T Ireland) Batch End Aggregation data and unused Serial Number data transfer.

*These remote tests revealed serialisation issues with Pallet-by-Pallet upload during a batch, this required a fix by the vendor, a re-execution of the T&T System FAT, which led to the acceptance of the system by the customer.

The customer was extremely satisfied that all integration issues were identified and resolved at the Vendor FAT location prior to system delivery.

Result:

• Accelerated Time-to-production: 2 months
• Consultancy costs avoided by Customer: 2 months
• Vendor was more efficient in project delivery.
• Customer & vendor were able to allocate resources earlier to other projects.

Using VBOX enabled a T&T L3 system in Ireland to fully integrate seamlessly to an L2 Bio packaging Line located in the Italian Vendor FAT location, which was connected to a second VBOX. Full L4 -> L3-> L2 Integration was completed remotely over the secure VBOX connection.

Benefits:

The implementation of the VBOX solution enabled the seamless integration of the SAT Line with the Customer L3 Track & Trace (T&T) System in Ireland during the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) phase of the project. The availability of the complete Customer Serial Number lifecycle at the FAT stage ensured Plug & Play integration with the Customer T&T System, thereby enhancing project visibility and instilling confidence in the end customer regarding the successful deployment of a fully functional system upon delivery to the Customer Site

The following remote T&T tests were completed using the VBOX Solution:-

• Track & Trace - Seamless Customer L3 (T&T Ireland) - > L2 (Packaging Line) Process Order and Serial Number provisioning.
• Track & Trace* - Seamless L2 - > L3 (T&T Ireland) Pallet-by-Pallet Aggregation data and Serial Number transfer during batch.
• Track & Trace - Seamless L2 - > L3 (T&T Ireland) Batch End Aggregation data and unused Serial Number data transfer.

Result:

• Accelerated Time-to-production: 2 months
• Consultancy costs avoided by Customer: 2 months
• Vendor was more efficient in project delivery.
• Customer & vendor were able to allocate resources earlier to other projects.

Utilizing the VBOX solution, it became possible to execute MES EBR functions at the Customer Location (Ireland), such as valve activation, vibration activation, and blending initiation. These functions were received in real-time at the FAT location in Germany, allowing SAT integration tests to be performed earlier in the project.

Benefits:

The incorporation of the complete Customer Electronic Batch Record (EBR) process during the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) stage facilitated a smooth integration with the Customer Formulation Process at the subsequent Customer Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) phase. This integration significantly enhanced project visibility, instilling confidence in the end customer about the successful deployment of a fully operational system at the Customer Site.

No issues were present for the SAT or Operational Qualification.

Result:

• Accelerated Time-to-production: 1 month
• Consultancy costs avoided by Customer: 1 month
• Vendor was more efficient in project delivery.
• Customer & vendor were able to allocate resources earlier to other projects.

VBOX enabled a critical validated machine (e.g. SEPHA VisionScan - Pin hole integrity tester) to be sent to the FAT location of an Italian Flow wrapper machine and allowed remote access to the SEPHA machine to assess the performance of the Flow wrapper machine during FAT without having a connection to the Internet (thus preventing unwanted Windows updates etc. from being performed automatically). It also removed the need for a Production resource to travel to the FAT location as the SEPHA machine was accessible remotely from an Irish client thus optimising resources.

Benefits:

Facilitated Remote Witnessing of Vendor FAT Tests: Our solution empowers vendors to conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) while allowing remote witnessing, eliminating the necessity of deploying customer resources to the FAT location.

Established Secure Remote Connectivity to Critical GMP Systems: VBOX successfully established secure remote connectivity to critical Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) systems via the Internet, ensuring that these systems remain isolated from the Internet while maintaining operational integrity.

No issues were present for the SAT or Operational Qualification.

Result:

• Accelerated Time-to-production: 3 weeks
• Consultancy costs avoided by Customer: 3 weeks
• Vendor was more efficient in project delivery.
• Customer & vendor were able to allocate resources earlier to other projects.