Smarter Healthcare, Stronger Outcomes: A Case Study with IOTezy & Haw Par

Company Overview:

Haw Par Corporation Limited, a renowned Singapore-based multinational, is a leader in the healthcare sector, celebrated for its iconic brand, Tiger Balm, and its commitment to wellness. With a diverse product portfolio including fever patches, mosquito repellents, and topical lotions, Haw Par Healthcare is committed to ensuring the highest standards of product quality. Their Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification reinforces their dedication to consumer trust and confidence.

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Challenge:

As part of Haw Par Healthcare’s ongoing commitment to product excellence, maintaining precise control over the temperature conditions of sensitive products is crucial. Any deviation from the set temperature parameters, especially during non-working hours, can jeopardize the integrity of products, leading to significant financial loss and regulatory non-compliance.

The QC team recognized the need for a reliable, real-time solution to monitor critical samples with minimal manual intervention. This initiative aligns with the company’s broader commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in product quality and operational efficiency.

Solution:

To address these challenges, Haw Par Healthcare turned to IOT-ezy’s Temperature Monitoring System. The solution was designed to provide continuous temperature monitoring with immediate alerts for deviations, ensuring that any potential issues are detected and addressed promptly, whether staff is on-site or not.

Key Components of the Solution:

  • IoT Temperature Sensors: These temperature sensors were strategically placed in incubators, where temperature regulation is critical. The wireless sensors are capable of withstanding high temperatures, making them ideal for lab environments.

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  • IoT Gateway: Located in the same room as the sensors, the gateway ensures seamless transmission of data to the cloud, providing real-time temperature monitoring.https://iotezy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/gateway.png

  • IOT-ezy Monitoring Platform: The cloud-based dashboard enables users to remotely view temperature trends, receive alerts when parameters are breached, and download detailed reports on temperature fluctuations.

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The system’s ability to provide real-time alerts ensures that Haw Par Healthcare’s QC personnel are immediately notified when temperatures fall outside of the acceptable range, reducing the risk of product spoilage and minimizing the need for manual temperature checks.

Benefits:

  1. Real-Time Alerts and Remote Monitoring:

  • Haw Par Healthcare’s QC team can monitor temperature data remotely through the dashboard. Any deviation from the parameters triggers an instant alert, allowing for a prompt response.

  • The real-time visibility of temperature data ensures that samples remain within the required range, preventing false positives/negatives or invalid test results.

  1. Increased Operational Efficiency and Compliance:
    • The monitoring system enhances compliance with regulatory standards, including GMP, by ensuring continuous monitoring and real-time logging of any temperature deviations.
    • With fewer manual checks, their QC staff can focus on more critical tasks, improving productivity and operational efficiency across the organization.
  2. Cost Savings and Waste Prevention:
    • Early detection of temperature deviations allows for corrective actions before materials or test runs are compromised. This intervention reduces the risk of sample spoilage by enabling quicker responses.
    • Accurate monitoring and early alerts reduce the risk of significant damage, ensuring valuable samples are protected from potential harm.
  3. Seamless Integration and Hassle-Free Installation:
    • The solution is quick to install, requiring minimal disruption to ongoing operations. The wireless sensors are easy to place, and the system requires little on-site intervention.
    • Integration with the cloud ensures secure data storage, with easy remote access to temperature data, which enhances convenience for teams working in different locations.

Outcome and Conclusion:

Since implementing IOT-ezy Monitoring System in the QC lab, Haw Par Healthcare has experienced significant improvements in operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and product quality assurance. The system has provided added assurance that temperature-sensitive samples in the QC lab are constantly monitored and that any potential issues are addressed before they escalate into costly problems.

By leveraging IoT technology, Haw Par Healthcare has gained confidence in its ability to safeguard the integrity of its QC lab samples. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to continuous innovation and operational excellence, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

IOT-ezy Temperature Monitoring System has proven to be a valuable tool for the QC lab, ensuring that they can maintain control over its critical temperature-sensitive samples. With continuous monitoring, real-time alerts, and automated reporting, the QC team is well-equipped to mitigate risks, enhance operational efficiency, and protect valuable samples from potential harm. 

This innovative solution not only supports Haw Par’s quality control processes but also highlights the collaboration between Haw Par and IOT-ezy, driving both companies’ shared commitment to operational innovation and product safety, as we continue to explore IoT technology to enhance their QC operations.

 

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