IrelandHealthcare and life sciences2025 – ongoingAstellas Pharma
Binocs scheduling for the Killorglin quality-control laboratory
Astellas shortened laboratory lead times by approximately 15%, according to Bluecrux
Problem
The Killorglin laboratory scheduled work on paper and spreadsheets. Operational knowledge depended on individual employees.
Approach
Astellas introduced Binocs AI scheduling with Bluecrux after a proof of concept. Laboratory staff helped configure the system, and internal super users supported colleagues. The system automated scheduling and grouped samples for testing.
Results
Takeaway
The rollout moved scheduling knowledge into a shared system and gave staff earlier visibility of their work.
Categories
- Size
- Large enterprise
- Industry
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Business function
- Production and quality
- Innovation type
- Process innovation
- AI technology
- Optimization
- Adoption
- Vendor solution
- Evidence
- Vendor case study
Sources
Source summaries
Bluecrux described replacing manual scheduling at Astellas' Killorglin laboratory. It reported approximately 15% shorter lead times and described staff training during implementation.
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