Operational Excellence

3M Drug Delivery Systems has a long history of innovation and is committed to continuous improvement in both performance and value. That means doing more than just complying with respective regulations. At 3M that is just the starting point. Our corporate-wide initiatives and goals for continuous improvement and pharmaceutical contract manufacturing excellence far exceed these minimum requirements.

Meeting these internal criteria has resulted in a number of leading edge programs giving 3M the ability to:

• Produce volumes necessary from clinical to commercial supply with a rigorous, proven, reproducible process
• Manage supply chains and quality world-wide
• Meet international regulatory and partner company requirements

At 3M, these continuous improvement initiatives are achieved through a combination of:
Lean Manufacturing
Product Process Understanding

Regular internal audits ensure these programs are working.

Additionally, 3M has been a leader in addressing climate change through energy efficiency, manufacturing process improvements and developing products that help customers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Read more.