Stability testing solution for major FMCG
1 June 2007
Rolling Stability Testing Solution
New increased requirements for Rolling Stability testing
Client has headcount limitations
Significant direct cost of outsourcing to contract laboratory
Contract to undertake testing outsourced to Synergy
Synergy employs manager plus up to 10 staff
Synergy staff work at client laboratories using their equipment under their protocols, methods & SOPs
Day to day control/management by Synergy Manager
Overall direction of project and quality with client
Contract governed by Service Level and flexible work schedule
Fixed monthly cost
Based on traditional contract worker mark-ups
Benefits of Synergy as a solution
No additional head-count
No additional administration or management time
35% cost savings versus outsourcing project to a contract laboratory
No problems regarding validation of equipment and processes
In-house confidentiality
Flexibility to amend schedule
No dual employment risks
Synergy has demonstrated that it is perfectly capable of managing an outsourced project. The testing program is running smoothly and to schedule and the Synergy staff have made significant contributions to our continuous improvement process. We were more than happy to extend the Synergy contract and will be looking to increase the number of Synergy personnel assisting with this programme.
Scientific Services Manager