SAP Intelligent Clinical Supply Management

Name: leverX Company
Brand: LeverX
Rating: 4.9 (114 reviews)

Automate and improve the clinical supplies process and gain better visibility of clinical supplies.

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SAP Intelligent Clinical Supply Management (SAP ICSM) is a module based on SAP S/4HANA software and SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP). This product can help companies facilitate demand forecasting, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and shipment of clinical trial materials, gaining competitive advantages through faster time to market.

Moreover, SAP ICSM can help create a supplier network for stakeholders in the clinical trials process, providing complete visibility into the global supply status. With this module, companies can avoid shortages or waste when enrollment is faster or slower than expected.

Faster cycle times

Reduce clinical trial cycles by up to 10% and quickly adapt to changes.

Accuracy

Reduce inventory overages by 30-40% and avoid errors and delays with accurate planning.

Efficiency

Decrease lead time by 10-15% by automating processes and reducing complexity.

Lower costs

Reduce running costs by 30-40% with existing SAP S/4HANA software.

Flexibility

Use scalable architecture that accommodates multiple clinical supply models in one system.

Visibility

Gain complete control over the clinical supplies process, ranging from source to clinical site.

Study Master (Cloud-based functionality)

Complex treatment schedule (including graphical visualization)
Various study types like titration, dose-escalation, adaptive studies, and platform trials
Integration with CTMS

Planning & Forecasting (Cloud-based functionality)

Rough demand forecasting and deterministic demand planning
Switching/drop-off functions
Manual adaptation, simulations, and comparison of scenarios
Thresholds, alerts, and automatic replanning
Supply pooling across studies
Integration with IRT and SAP supply planning tools

Manufacturing (S/4HANA add-on)

Treatment-specific blinding and clinical serialization
Country-specific shelf-life management and extension functionality
System-supported batch allocation and expiry date calculation
Master Data Monitor to check readiness for packaging
ICSM enhancements for in-house GS1 compliant labeling
Integration with CMO

Distribution (S/4HANA add-on)

Distribution between depots and to sites with site stock visibility
Dispensing info, kit destruction tracking, and returns management
Expiry lead time validation
Cross-study pooling (limited)
Cold chain management
GS1 standards support
Integration with 3PL and IRT

Clinical study management

With the SAP ICSM module, you can ensure clinical trial blinding and randomization to facilitate demand forecasting, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and shipment.

Data collection and management

SAP ICSM enables faster data collection and seamless transmission to stakeholders worldwide.

Inventory management

This module can consider all the necessary clinical trial parameters to help avoid supply and demand planning errors.

Demand forecasting

With SAP ICSM, you can calculate and schedule demand based on comparisons between planned and actual study enrollment.

Clinical study focused on manufacturing

The module enables serialization, randomization, and blinded packaging and labeling of finished clinical goods.

Advanced distribution

Now you can ensure on-time delivery of clinical supplies to depots and hospitals worldwide and the availability of sufficient medication for all subjects at every dispensing site.

Why Choose LeverX as Your SAP Implementation Provider?

Proven track record

For over 20 years, we have helped businesses worldwide succeed with SAP. We’ve already completed 950+ projects for over 800 clients, including top names on the Fortune 500 list.

Industry experts

The LeverX team comprises professionals with hands-on knowledge in 30+ industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and oil  and gas.

SAP partnership

We implement SAP projects end-to-end  and collaborate with SAP on the development and enhancement of its existing solutions.

Quality and security track record

LeverX operates in compliance with international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 55001, ensuring reliability and quality in every project.

Investment in innovation

We actively integrate advanced technologies, such as Data Science, IoT, AI, Big Data, Blockchain, and others, to help clients efficiently address their business challenges.

Flexibility

Our team is available 24/7, which enables us to quickly deploy projects, maintain process transparency, and adapt each development phase to meet your specific requirements.

Implementation Roadmap

We follow the SAP Activate methodology, which breaks down the implementation of SAP Intelligent Clinical Supply Management into six essential stages:

Current Processes Evaluation: Assess existing business processes and identify the organization's needs.
Defining Technical Requirements: Create a detailed specification of the functional and technical needs of the new system.

Discover

Setting Goals and Objectives: Establish and agree on the goals to be achieved throughout the project.
Assembling the Project Team: Appoint team members and define their roles and responsibilities.
Project Plan Development: Create a comprehensive plan that outlines project phases, timelines, resources, and key performance indicators.
Budget Determination: Estimate and approve the budget.
Specifications Preparation: Develop the technical and functional specifications for the development team.

Prepare

Ensuring Business Requirements are Met: Check that SAP ICSM aligns with business requirements and project objectives.
Data Validation: Verify the accuracy and compliance of the data.

Explore

Data Migration: Transfer data from existing systems to the new one.
System Configuration: Set up the solution according to requirements and specifications.
Customization: Develop additional features and modules, if the standard solution does not meet all needs.
Integrations: Configure SAP ICSM to work with other IT systems and applications.

Realize

Testing: Perform functional, integration, regression, and load testing to ensure that all works correctly.
User Training: Organize sessions to help users become familiar with the new system.

Deploy

System Readiness Check: Verify that the system is ready for operational use.
Launch: Officially transition to active use of SAP ICSM.
Ongoing Support: Continuously monitor solution performance to identify and resolve any issues.

Run

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An expert will reach out to you to discuss your specific migration needs and requirements.
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We will sign an NDA to ensure any sensitive information is kept secure and confidential.
3

We'll work with you to prepare a customized proposal based on the project's scope, timeline, and budget.