AmerisourceBergen

AmerisourceBergen, a leading global pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services company.

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Needs

Required a robust digital transformation to optimize its supply chain, enhance data visibility, and support compliance in a highly regulated industry. The company sought to modernize its core systems to streamline operations, improve integration with partners, and leverage advanced analytics for better decision-making.

Solution

A comprehensive SAP S4HANA transformation was implemented, focusing on:

  • Core ERP Modernization: Migrating legacy systems to SAP S4HANA to unify finance, logistics, and procurement processes.

  • Integration: Leveraging SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) for seamless integration with partners and internal systems.

  • Advanced Analytics: Deploying SAP Analytics Cloud for real-time reporting and predictive analytics.

  • Compliance & Security: Ensuring pharmaceutical regulatory compliance (such as GxP and DSCSA) through robust data governance and audit trails.

Achievements

  • Unified Platform: Consolidated multiple legacy systems into a single, integrated SAP S4HANA environment, improving data consistency and operational efficiency.

  • Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility: Enabled real-time tracking of pharmaceutical products across the supply chain, supporting regulatory requirements and reducing risk.

  • Data-Driven Decisions: Implemented advanced analytics for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and compliance monitoring.

  • Improved Integration: Streamlined collaboration with suppliers, distributors, and regulatory bodies through standardized APIs and integration tools.

Benefits

  • Operational Efficiency: Reduced manual processes and improved automation across finance, procurement, and logistics.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Strengthened ability to meet evolving pharmaceutical regulations through better data management and traceability.

  • Scalability: Established a future-ready platform capable of supporting growth and new digital initiatives.

  • Business Agility: Enabled faster response to market changes and disruptions through real-time insights and flexible processes.