What is the advantage of a “fully automated” cleaning system (WIP/CIP)?

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, cross-contamination is a primary risk.

• WIP (wash-in-place): Semi-automated, reduces manual scrubbing
• CIP (clean-in-place): Fully automated, validated cleaning that uses high-pressure nozzles to reach “dead zones” 

Clean-in-place allows for faster changeover times between different products and significantly lower labor costs.