What are Mediabooks?
Simplifying Knowledge in Biopharma Manufacturing
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving biopharma manufacturing industry, Sourcin stands out as a leader in knowledge management, offering innovative solutions to bridge the gap between complex processes and seamless operations. At the core of Sourcin’s mission is the simplification of process instructions, making them universally understandable and easy to implement across diverse teams and language barriers. This approach not only enhances the comprehension of detailed operational steps but also plays a vital role in training biopharma professionals, ensuring that critical knowledge is consistently transferred and retained within manufacturing teams.
Addressing the Challenges of Constant Change
One of the key challenges in the biopharma sector is managing the constant changes brought about by innovation. Whether it’s personnel changes or the introduction of new production lines, the potential loss of knowledge can significantly impact production efficiency. Sourcin addresses this issue by capturing tacit knowledge in a sharable digital format, thereby ensuring that expertise remains accessible and can be easily transferred, regardless of the circumstances. This focus on digital solutions not only aligns with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements but also optimizes the training and performance of the workforce.
Introducing Mediabooks
Among the innovative solutions offered by Sourcin are the Mediabooks, which are designed to transform traditional training methods by providing video-based instructions. These short, five-minute videos visually demonstrate each step of a process, making it easier for operators to follow and replicate the procedures, regardless of their background. Organized into libraries that reflect specific process sequences, Mediabooks are a powerful tool for enhancing both understanding and execution in manufacturing environments.
Crafting a Mediabook: A Detailed Process
Creating a Mediabook is a meticulous process that begins with existing Working Instructions (WIs) at the client’s plant. Through detailed interviews with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Sourcin identifies critical steps and potential pitfalls in manual operations. These insights are then used to create a storyboard that outlines every step of the process. A project team subsequently captures the operations on video, which are then edited and enhanced with graphical highlights to produce a final product that effectively conveys key information.
Meeting the Challenges of the Pandemic
The recent global pandemic has underscored the importance of efficient and scalable training solutions in the biopharma industry. With the urgent need to train large numbers of personnel quickly, especially in the context of vaccine production, Sourcin’s Mediabooks have proven to be an invaluable resource. By facilitating rapid knowledge transfer and training, these digital tools have helped the biopharma industry meet the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic, reinforcing Sourcin’s role as a crucial partner in maintaining operational excellence.
Building Resilience for the Future
Through these innovative solutions, Sourcin not only meets the immediate needs of biopharma manufacturers but also lays the groundwork for a more resilient and adaptable industry in the face of future challenges.