Pfizer Puurs wins the Belgian Industrial Excellence Award 2023

The award is presented by Vlerick Business School as Belgian partner for this competition

Ann Vereecke

By Ann Vereecke

Professor of Operations Management

09 October 2023

The Industrial Excellence Award is a prestigious European competition that aims to benchmark management quality to enhance European competitiveness. The 2023 edition places a strong emphasis on strategy deployment and operational excellence, with a particular focus on resilience and sustainability strategies. Vlerick Business School is the Belgian partner for this European award competition, and we’re happy to announce that Pfizer Puurs was elected as the winner of the Belgian award.

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Ann Vereecke, Professor of Operations Management at Vlerick Business School: “The acknowledgment of Pfizer Puurs as the Belgian winner of the Industrial Excellence Award serves as a testament to the organisation's dedication to innovation, operational excellence, and its invaluable contribution to the production of pharmaceutical breakthrough products that change patients’ lives.

Pfizer Global Supply Puurs specialises in aseptic products, and it’s one of Pfizer's largest production and packaging facilities worldwide. Each year, Pfizer Puurs manufactures over 400 million units of injectable medicines and vaccines, serving patients in over 170 countries. Beyond its reputation for flawless execution and outstanding performance in the production and packaging of existing products, the facility stands out for its ability to introduce and scale up new, innovative products.

One of the most remarkable achievements of Pfizer Global Supply Puurs is undoubtedly its crucial role in the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020. Despite the challenges posed by social distancing and lockdown measures, the Puurs team rose to the occasion, preparing for vaccine production in record time and ramping up to produce massive volumes. Their efforts made an immediate and substantial impact on the global pandemic response.

The success story behind the COVID-19 vaccine introduction can be attributed to Pfizer Global Supply Puurs' commitment to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. The facility places a strong focus on leadership and people, ensuring that its workforce is equipped to tackle complex challenges and drive forward groundbreaking initiatives.

As the Belgian winner of the Industrial Excellence Award, Pfizer Puurs will represent our country at the European Industrial Excellence Award competition on 18 January 2024. This prestigious event, organised at Vlerick’s Brussels campus, will bring together other European national champions, highlighting the best practices and achievements that drive excellence in the European industrial landscape.

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Ann Vereecke

Ann Vereecke

Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management