Cloud-Based AI Role in Intelligent Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities

Abstract

Cloud-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings advanced computing capabilities into manufacturing facilities without capital expenditures. Cloud AI is capable of assisting turn traditional factories into intelligent factories at low cost. The disruptive innovation of cloud and artificial intelligence equipment in smart factory management leads to increased economic growth and the development of a production pipeline [1]. This article investigates how adopting Cloud-based AI services in intelligent pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities affects the factory’s internal process management. The article uses SWOT/PESTEL analysis to evaluate internal and external factors affecting such facilities based on a case study. In addition, the article uses Minitab to perform linear regression analysis on the case study to determine the outcomes of adopting Cloud-based AI in such factories. The article finds a positive effect of adopting modern technologies, such as Cloud-based AI, on creating a highly efficient production environment, reducing costs, and increasing revenues. However, further investigation is needed to conduct similar research on other pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities of different sizes to understand improved how such implementation affects these facilities. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.