Application of the PDCA tool in the optimization of instrumental analysis equipment (HPLC-UPLC) in the routine of physico-chemical analyzes in a national pharmaceutical industry

Abstract

The use of quality indicators has been valued in the management of laboratories of quality control to optimize the qualification and quantification of failures in the different analytical processes; As well as to assist in the implementation of corrective and preventive measures in order to identify decision making. This work is an experimental study developed in a pharmaceutical industry where the PDCA quality tool can be used to promote continuous improvement in the analytical routine of a quality control laboratory. One can observe reduction of costs with equipment maintenance, reduction of the use of reagents and optimization of the routine of work of employees.