Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) announced on October 23, 2025 that it has selected eschbach’s Shiftconnector platform to power its Visual Factory digital manufacturing framework. The press release, dated Oct 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE), confirms the event occurred today and marks a new strategic shift in the company’s manufacturing operations.
The company said that by integrating Shiftconnector into its established Visual Factory, Merck will deliver real‑time, actionable insights across global operations. The platform standardizes KPIs, enhances cross‑departmental communication, and embeds analytics directly into the 24/7 operations of all seven tier‑management levels.
In under five months, Merck and eschbach successfully deployed Shiftconnector to more than 9,000 users across multiple global sites and all above‑site functions. Merck’s senior vice president for digital manufacturing, Besu Alemayehu, highlighted that the platform is transforming the way the company operates, enabling faster, smarter decisions and building a more agile, transparent, and resilient supply chain.
The adoption of Shiftconnector is expected to improve operational efficiency, reduce manufacturing cycle times, and strengthen supply‑chain resilience—key factors that can support Merck’s broader strategy of maintaining high margins and sustaining growth beyond its core oncology portfolio.
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