Building an Integrated Manufacturing System: Kaneka's Journey From Paper to Digital With Mx
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Key Takeaways
Build a business case by leveraging cross-departmental stakeholders and identifying quantifiable ROI.
Minimize errors and increase efficiency on the shop from with integrated training, automated data entry, and more.
Scale across multi-site operations through proof-of-concept approaches and configuration strategies that support diverse business units and M&A growth.
About This Event
Join us for a conversation with Brian Wilson, Director of Quality at Kaneka, about their journey with electronic batch records with MasterControl.
Attendees will hear from Brian Wilson, Director of Quality at Kaneka—a global manufacturer with operations ranging from pharmaceutical compounds to safety-critical chemical processing, Kaneka faced the challenge of standardizing quality processes across siloed business units while maintaining Part 11 compliance and GMP rigor.
After successfully implementing MasterControl Qx, Kaneka made the strategic decision to expand into Mx for electronic batch records. The business case? Quantifiable ROI, delivering an estimated 85% automation of manufacturing planning workload. But the benefits extend far beyond cost savings, including automated training compliance enforcement to fail-safe data capture that enables quality teams to confidently release by exception.
In this webinar, we'll explore the journey from paper-based manufacturing to a fully integrated digital quality ecosystem. You'll learn how Kaneka approached their proof of concept, overcame operator adoption challenges, and built regulatory confidence through real-time document control and audit efficiency. This conversation offers practical insights from a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment.
Key Takeaways
Build a business case by leveraging cross-departmental stakeholders and identifying quantifiable ROI.
Minimize errors and increase efficiency on the shop from with integrated training, automated data entry, and more.
Scale across multi-site operations through proof-of-concept approaches and configuration strategies that support diverse business units and M&A growth.
Brian J. Wilson
Director of Quality
Kaneka North America LLC
Brian is a quality and regulatory leader with more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing, laboratory operations, and quality systems across highly regulated industries. He currently serves as Director of Quality at Kaneka North America LLC, where he leads enterprise-wide quality strategy, oversees multi-site QA/QC operations, and drives continuous improvement initiatives supporting diverse business units including dietary ingredients, supplements, probiotics, functional materials, and advanced manufacturing.
Throughout his career, Brian has built and standardized quality management systems aligned with 21 CFR part 11, ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, cGMP, and food safety regulations. He has led large-scale digital transformation efforts, including implementation of electronic quality management systems, production records, and integrated compliance platforms across multiple U.S. facilities. His work has also delivered measurable business impact through high-value process improvement and cost optimization projects.
Brian holds a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Minor in Mathematics from the University of North Texas. He also holds multiple professional certifications, including ASQ CMQ/OE, CQA, NSF HACCP Manager, PCQI, and FSVP.
Known for combining technical expertise with practical leadership, Brian brings a real-world perspective on quality excellence, regulatory readiness, and operational performance.
Kelly Truluck
Solutions Consultant
MasterControl
Manufacturing, Quality, and Asset Management — Simplified with Life-Sciences Specialized AI.
Kelly is a Solutions Consultant at MasterControl, where she helps organizations digitize paper batch records to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and traceability. With more than 20 years of experience in process and validation engineering, she brings deep expertise in optimizing manufacturing and quality systems to drive operational excellence.