Körber honoured at Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards 2025

The Pharma Business Area earned recognition for its Werum PAS-X Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

Körber was hailed as the recipient of the Digital Innovation of the Year - Thailand accolade at the Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards 2025 for transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing with Werum PAS-X MES.

PAS-X MES has become a crucial enabler for pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide as it enhances production efficiency, improves product quality, and speeds up time to market. The manufacturing software provides efficiency amidst the pharmaceutical industry facing increasing regulatory pressure and demand for operational excellence

.Amongst PAS-X MES’ notable features is its ability to improve production processes. It offers real-time visibility into manufacturing operations and makes it a point that every step of the production process is tracked and optimised. It also integrates smoothly with existing systems and equipment, which reduces bottlenecks and eliminates costly manual data entry errors.

Moreover, the system, which features automated workflows, keeps production running without interruptions. This function makes it easier for manufacturers to manage production whilst maintaining high standards of quality.

PAS-X MES also provides data insights that empower manufacturers to make informed decisions. Users can spot inefficiencies or areas that need improvement and take corrective actions quickly with the help of built-in analytics tools. This enables manufacturers to scale production and allocate resources effectively.

Furthermore, PAS-X MES reinforces product quality by automating data capture through features like electronic batch records, ensuring that each step in the production process complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). 

Additionally, in cases of quality issues, PAS-X MES can trigger immediate alerts. The system’s full traceability guarantees as well that all production steps are documented, which makes regulatory audits more transparent and efficient.

As time to market is crucial in the pharmaceutical industry, PAS-X MES helps manufacturers shorten production cycles by streamlining workflows. The system smoothly flows with other enterprise systems, including ERP and LIMS, and brings efficient data exchanges across departments. 

Moreover, the scalability and flexibility of PAS-X MES make it easy for manufacturers to adapt to new product lines and changing regulatory requirements without extensive reconfigurations. This adaptability ensures faster market entry for new products and helps manufacturers scale quickly in response to demand.

Deemed an important tool, Werum PAS-X MES definitely stands out amongst MES providers, and this is proven in the significant benefits it brings in terms of production efficiency, quality assurance and faster time to market. As the industry faces increasing regulatory pressure and rising consumer expectations, PAS-X MES offers a strategic solution that delivers real results.

The Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards celebrate companies across Asia that have redefined pharmaceutical excellence, honouring the game-changers and visionaries who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence, such as Körber.

The Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards is presented by Healthcare Asia Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2026 awards programme and be recognised for your organisation's innovative and unique initiatives that enhanced your business and remarkable contributions to the pharmaceutical industry, please contact Julie Anne Nuñez at [email protected].