life sciences

challenges unique to the life sciences industry

With the mounting pressure of regulations & Audits, Life sciences industry is often considered as slow to adapt to change. With the increasing trends such as efforts to disrupt pricing models, have yet to gain significant traction but precedents have been set indicating the rise of value-based models. SAP solutions helps organization gain the true benefits as they invest heavily into therapeutic innovations in gene therapy, cell therapy, diagnostics, and biomarker testing. Life sciences organizations also continue to explore the utility of AI, machine learning, and Blockchain Technology to augment standard models and processes.

how can
cognitus help?

Cognitus has partnered with Kymanox to provide the best of breed expertise in Quality, Validation, Compliance and SAP systems integration. Kymanox will bring to the table their team that includes business process, medical, scientific, regulatory and software experts, with practical experience in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Device development and manufacturing; Cognitus will bring their SAP Recognized Expertise in Life sciences for integration, analytics and implementation. This will streamline FDA compliant SAP S/4 HANA solutions for Life Sciences organizations.

how does sap erp assist you?

Implementation of these SAP ERP systems turn data into meaning, translate goals into deliverable objectives, automate repetitive tasks to allow more time and energy focused on high-value tasks and overall, simplify business processes and decisions.

learn how sap is transforming life sciences industry:

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF BUSINESS SYSTEMS
SPEED TO MARKET
DATA ANALYTICS AND INSIGHTS
OPTIMIZE OPERATIONS, SALES, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURING
COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY GUIDELINES
INTERNET OF MEDICAL THINGS (IoMT)

deep dive along the life sciences value chain

Primary capabilities where value can be achieved through SAP S/4HANA, line-of-business (LoB) solutions, and SAP Leonardo.

Research, development, engineering, and compliance
  • . Project and portfolio management.
  • . Real-world evidence
  • . compliance product lifecycle management.
  • . Environment, health, and safety.
  • . Global regulatory compliance.
  • . Cybersecurity and data protection.
Strategic Sourcing and procurement
  • . Sourcing and contract management.
  • . Operational procurement.
  • . Supplier management.
  • . External workforce management.
  • . Contract research services procurement.
  • . Invoices and payables management.
Demand-driven supply networks
  • . Sales, inventory, and operations planning.
  • . Demand management and insights.
  • . Response and supply planning.
  • . Warehouse management.
  • . Cold chain and transportation management.
  • . Serialization and logistics network.
Compliant manufacturing
  • . Biopharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
  • . Medical device manufacturing and quality management.
  • . Asset management.
  • . Manufacturing networks.
  • . Contract manufacturing.
  • . Manufacturing margin analytics.
Multichannel sales, marketing, and service
  • . Patient engagement.
  • . Marketing with speed and agility.
  • . Sales force automation.
  • . Omnichannel commerce management.
  • . Omnichannel customer
  • service.
  • . Field service management.

clinical trial supplies management

SAP customers and SAP experts collaborate to design and build E2E use cases that take advantage of innovative technologies - Fully tailored to the specific customer situation and supported by SAP Leonardo Innovation Services.

Traditional scenario

Supply chain shortcomings for managing clinical trial supplies:

  • Manage small volumes of product with customized packing.

  • Manage placebo product.

  • Randomization of product identifier for double-blinded studies.

  • Stock availability at study site - cannot miss a single subject.

Planning
Sourcing
Manufacturing
Supply
Distribution

A new world with SAP

  • . Better planning and execution of clinical trials through data-driven insight.
  • . Improved forecasting, demand planning, and supply management.
  • . More predictable sourcing and procurement.
  • . Efficient manufacturing and labelling.
  • . Faster completion of clinical trials through efficient trial engagement and staffing.

Top value drivers
Faster discovery of new drugs
Faster and more efficient clinical trials management
Cost-effective clinical trials

how does sap respond to COVID-19 to help your
business stay ahead of the game?

With COVID, comes a series of disruptions across all functions and value lines. One disruption can cause a domino effect of other possible issues. In the life sciences industry, COVID impacts are serious and must be quickly handed to respond to demand of drugs, devices, approvals, etc.

With the SAP S/4HANA implementation, your company can quickly recognize changes and due to the pre-configuration of our specifically tailored life sciences package, common problems or disruptions are already taken in account for and can therefore rapidly respond. The integrated IT systems will allow you to process all data and quickly implement changes that will trickle through all functions on your business.

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