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Four benefits to outsourcing your cleanroom cleaning

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Competition is relentless, technology is constantly evolving, and customers are always setting the bar higher. As a result, companies are seeking new ways to boost productivity and curb costs.

Afbeelding over Four benefits to outsourcing your cleanroom cleaning

But where to start? What changes can you make and where can you expect to see real results? At the end of the day, you want your team to work smarter, not harder. Our advice: consider outsourcing certain tasks.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO QUESTION STANDARD PROCEDURES

Just because something has always been done a certain way, doesn’t mean it can’t be changed. Analyze your processes to determine which activities contribute to your core business and which don't. Geoffrey Moore’s strategic model can help:

ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

  • Which tasks are carried out by my production operators?
  • Which tasks contribute to my core business?
  • Which tasks contribute to job satisfaction?
  • Which tasks create stress at the end of a shift?
  • Which tasks can be outsourced to less qualified staff members?
  • What can I do to increase my production volume?

SPECIFIC EXAMPLE: A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY

Task: Cleanroom cleaning and disinfection

  • Which tasks are carried out by the production operators?
    The production operators clean and disinfect the cleanroom at the end of the workday.
  • Does this task contribute to my core business?
    Cleanroom cleaning and disinfecting is important but it is not a core activity for operators. Their primary task is to produce pharmaceuticals.
  • Does the task contribute to job satisfaction?
    Delivering an extra batch at the end of a productive day is very satisfying. Cleaning and disinfecting the cleanroom is not.
  • Does the task cause stress at the end of the shift?
    The operators are under a lot of pressure to meet their production schedule. Cleanroom cleaning and disinfection are not among their core tasks. As a result, this jeopardizes the precision with which the task is carried out.
  • Can the task be outsourced to less qualified staff members?
    Cleanroom cleaning and disinfection require precision. If this complex task is not carried out according to strict standards, it can seriously disrupt the production process. Giving this task to qualified staff is therefore highly recommended.
  • What can I do to increase my production volume?
    Outsourcing the cleaning and disinfection of this cleanroom to an external partner gives production operators the time and energy to focus on their core tasks.

How you answer these questions will shed light on the efficiency of your organization, which in turn will help you identify opportunities for improvement.

In this example, outsourcing your cleanroom cleaning to an external partner has the following benefits:

  • More productivity and job satisfaction
    Production operators have more time to focus on their core activities, resulting in higher productivity and job satisfaction.
  • A pristine cleanroom
    Improper cleaning can cause cleanroom samples to exceed the contamination limits, which may only come to light weeks after the samples were collected. External experts follow strict protocols for guaranteed peace of mind.
  • Guaranteed quality and continuity
    Cleanroom cleaners are specifically selected based on their qualifications. After intensive training both in and outside the cleanroom, they possess the knowledge and skills to guarantee hygiene and continuity.

THE NUMBERS

This strategic shift not only leads to increased productivity, it also results in considerable (and perhaps surprising) financial savings.

SPECIFIC EXAMPLE FOR THE SAME PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY

A cleanroom has five operators. At the end of their shift, they clean and disinfect the cleanroom, which takes them about an hour. Each operator earns about $50 an hour.

15 operators x 1 hour per day x $50 = $750 per day
$750 per day x 20 working days = $15,000 per month

This translates into a productivity loss of about 13%.
The cost of poor sample collection is roughly $1000 per month.

If you outsource your cleanroom cleaning to a specialized organization with a small yet highly trained team of experts, you can expect to spend about $7900 per month.

$15,000 – $7900 euro = $7100

Conclusion? You save $7100 per month.

A WIN-WIN-WIN-WIN

A successful team is an agile team. Planning, reflecting, and working in a flexible and adaptable way helps you respond quickly and effectively to changes. Satisfied customers, happy employees, and a healthy business are three important reasons to outsource certain tasks!

Partnering with a cleanroom cleaning expert is good for productivity, job satisfaction, and your bottom line. Knowing that this complex task is in capable hands inspires confidence in your core business.

YOUR MOVE: DO YOU WANT TO INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION CAPACITY AND ENTRUST YOUR CLEANROOM CLEANING TO A PROFESSIONAL?
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