Robert Bottome

Robert Bottome, Associate Director of Manufacturing Systems Improvement, Genentech

Once again, had to miss the best part of this presentation, but did hear Robert Bottone of Genentech discuss the problem that some managers in biopharm and pharma have with Operational Excellence. Many of them still expect "silver bullet' solutions. This was also a conclusion reached by those who took our recent survey.

Silver bullets simply do not exist, Bottone said. Toyota took nearly 40 years to develop the TPS, so be patient and keep working at it, Bottone suggested. Worthwhile efforts take time.

Decided to ask the panel about error proofing and jidoka and where the industry stands. (For audio of responses, click here). Bottone said that drug manufacturers need to focus on this.

Once again, had to miss the best part of this presentation, but did hear Robert Bottone of Genentech discuss the problem that some managers in biopharm and pharma have with Operational Excellence.Many of them still expect "silver bullet' solutions.This was also a conclusion reached by those who took our recent survey.

Silver bullets simply do not exist, Bottone said.Toyota took nearly 40 years to develop the TPS, so be patient and keep working at it, Bottone suggested.Worthwhile efforts take time.

Decided to ask the panel about error proofing and jidoka and where the industry stands. (For audio of responses, click here).Bottone said that drug manufacturers need to focus on this.

Robert Bottome, Associate Director of Manufacturing Systems Improvement at Genentech, observed that "The continuous improvement of any industry begins with the sharing of knowledge among its members.

Robert Bottome, Director, South San Francisco Production Operational Excellence, Genentech, Inc.

Robert Bottome, Director of Packaging, Genentech Day two: Tuesday 19 October 2004 cont....
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Robert Bottome, Director of Packaging, Genentech

11:00 Implementing systems-based compliance at the plant level Robert Bottome, Director of Packaging, Genentech
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Robert Bottome, Director of Packaging, Genentech

"Continuous improvement of any industry begins with the interaction and sharing of knowledge among its members," said Robert Bottome, Associate Director of Manufacturing Systems Improvement at Genentech."The 'not invented here' philosophy can doom companies to failure.As a result, our participation within OEC will go a long way in helping Genentech, and the industry, reach exceptional levels of performance"

Robert Bottome, director, packaging technology, Genentech Inc., San Francisco