Production Automation in Brazilian Pharmaceutical Industry: A Foresight Study Based on Scenario Analysis, Technology Roadmap, and System Dynamics

Abstract

This study proposes a technological foresight for automating a pharmaceutical industry production line in Brazil. To achieve this, a future scenario analysis and a technology roadmap were developed based on industrial needs identified through a literature review conducted over the past decade, along with a system dynamics mapping. The results discuss the potential impacts of automation and offer insights to guide decision-makers. This investigation could benefit pharmaceutical industries in developing countries by enabling more agile manufacturing processes and a diversified product supply to treat diseases and respond to public health emergencies.