PRODUCT WASTE ANALYSIS, BUDGET SAVING EVALUATION AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: “MERCK SERONO S.P.A.” CASE

This work of thesis reflects on scraps production in the assembly process of a pharmaceutical company, with the aim of proposing an approach to the analysis of a process and possible improvements on the current situation. Thanks to statistical tools and theoretical approaches in the field of Lean management, it has been possible to display results of a practical test executed on the assembly line, showing a reduction of scraps percentage thanks to the changes implemented. This work serves as a basis for the development of further strategies which can help companies target important financial and organizational KPIs.