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September 01, 2023
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What is a Fit-to-Standard Solution? Fit-to-standard sounds complicated, but really it is a simple idea: Instead of using custom systems and processes, make them conform to the...
There was a moment, between 2018 and 2021, when it seemed like the future of business was largely direct-to-consumer sales (DTC). Eyeglasses firm Warby Parker was crushing it,...
The power of ERP comes from it being an end-to-end business solution that houses all of a company’s data and its ability to make this data both visible and actionable across...
A new ERP solution can dramatically upgrade a business with added visibility, automation, and more efficient operational processes among many other benefits. However, when buying...
When consumer products companies are asked about their most important priority for reducing risk, supply chain fragility is mentioned first.A recent poll conducted by SAP found...
Businesses plan for the future, but the future rarely looks like what was expected. Adjusting as plans change requires nimbleness and business agility. But it also requires...
Commerce anywhere refers to a business strategy that allows customers to make purchases seamlessly across any channel. This means they can buy from a physical store, a website, a...
Growing-focused businesses have a choice when deciding which SAP enterprise resource planning solution (ERP) they should adopt: SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition or S/4HANA Private...
Industrial and manufacturing solutions have significantly evolved over the years as computers have become more powerful and manufacturing efficiency has gone from a competitive...
No manufacturer has a zero-growth strategy. But homegrown or outdated technology can make a manufacturing business look like it is slumping toward a no-growth goal.The difference...
Some startups grow over time. Others move fast and chase the unicorn status of a $1 billion valuation like sustainable shoe manufacturer, Rothy’s.For slow-growth businesses, there...
Growing a life sciences business is not an easy task. The life sciences industry presents plenty of opportunity, but operational complexity and regulatory challenges also are...
Medical device manufacturers face similar challenges, whether engaged with Medical Device Production, BioPharma & Nutraceuticals, Contract Development & Manufacturing, or ...
Thoughtful financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is at the heart of successful business operations today, more so than in the past thanks to the emergence of robust analytical...
There are many enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) on the market today. For most businesses, SAP automatically makes the shortlist during the selection process because...
For most life sciences startups, the product is the business. This makes sense because many life sciences businesses come out of fundamental innovation in the lab, and thoughts of...
SAP’s enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) are made up of modules that deliver specific functionality and combine to provide an end-to-end backend solution for businesses...
All businesses want systems that perform as expected. But for life sciences companies, there is the additional burden of proving that the systems and processes within the company...
Businesses need a centralized backend system for efficiently conducting operations, which is why enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) have become the standard kit for all...
Growth-focused businesses need the infrastructure for rapid scaling, but typically they don’t have time for large software adoption projects. SAP has a solution.Earlier this year,...
Each stage of the business growth journey brings new challenges for an organization. Selecting, moving data and learning new software should not be one of those challenges.
The consumer-packaged goods (CPG) sector is broad and complex, with many enterprises focusing increasingly on their ability to adapt to volatile cost pressures and looking at how...
When food and beverage firms are small, it is often possible to get away with idiosyncratic or inconsistent processes that have been home-grown. But as a food and beverage...
When a manufactured food is purchased by a consumer, there is the expectation that the food product is safe and consistent. This safety and consistency is important for the...
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A reliable supply chain is an art as much as a science, especially given recent geopolitical concerns that have added trade friction and highlighted the brittleness of many...
Not all backend systems are created equal. For food and beverage manufacturers, sustained profitability often comes down to supply chain and operational visibility combined with...
Business operates differently now. They evolve faster and scale without heavy technology investment, they connect directly with other systems, they leverage data and automation,...
Does it feel like the future has become more uncertain lately? If you and your business are worried about the direction of things, you’re not alone. The world has changed since...
The life sciences are not like pens or bras. When a pen is manufactured incorrectly or suffers from shoddy inputs, a consumer just pulls out a different pen. When a life sciences...
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Serialization in pharmaceutical packaging is the process of assigning and labeling a unique serial number for each product to be sold. This contains information about the...
Following good manufacturing practice (GMP) guidelines help businesses run more efficiently and ensure that product quality and consistency are maintained. Life sciences...
Ralph Hess, EVP of Sales and Marketing at Navigator Business Solutions was recently quoted in a Forbes.com article.
As a manager or an executive at a professional services firm, have you asked yourself any of these questions in the past year?
In this episode of Lifesciences Professional Podcast, Linda Robertson speaks with Ralph Hess about business technology in the Life Sciences industry.
The life sciences is a heavily regulated industry for obvious reasons: the drugs and devices a life sciences firm manufactures or distributes must be consistently safe and...
A supply chain--by definition--has a lot of moving parts. It covers everything from the raw materials to the workers creating a product to the final delivery of goods to the...
Cloud computing has been a huge boon for businesses that make the leap. Despite hesitancy from companies to migrate operations, the cloud’s ability to provide system resources...
Whether for a startup or a large enterprise, capital allocation is one of the most critical roles that CEOs perform. Yet, capital allocation strategies vary depending on the size...
One reason that businesses move to ERP is for intelligent process automation. But this can be a nebulous term, often combined with vague buzzwords such as automated robotic...
The life science industry has to meet strict regulatory requirements in an extremely competitive environment burdened with financial pressures and unique market demands. Companies...
Growing companies face a multitude of challenges in today’s post-pandemic environment. This is particularly true in industries with complex supply chains and strict compliance,...
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What is UBIX? UBIXis an Advanced Analytics and AI Platform designed for the business user. The general-purpose platform can address any number of use cases from the front office...
It’s an uphill task for Contract Development and Manufacturer Organizations (CDMOs) to ensure product quality at the rapid pace demanded by customers, especially when they must...
Anyone who runs a business knows how important supply chain management is. Ensuring the smooth flow of the resources you need to keep your business running is crucial, especially...
The COVID-19 pandemic unsettled the supply chain, and the Ukraine-Russia war, ongoing cyberattacks, and trade disputes have only continued the trend. This has put pressure on...
Contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) face unique challenges. They’re outsourced to handle drug and therapy development as well as to manufacture...
As COVID-19 has infected and killed millions across the globe, it has spurred researchers to accelerate the delivery of therapeutics and vaccines. But the reality is that the...
The pharmaceutical industry has been transformed in recent years by pressure from intensely competitive markets and the need to comply with new regulations that mandate the...
Every business, big or small, wants streamlined business processes and access to real-time data. These are key success factors for modern organizations as they seek efficiency and...
Strict process control is fundamental for life sciences businesses. Not only is it important for accurate manufacture of drugs and devices that can make the difference between...
There’s a reason why 96 percent of the top 20 percent of businesses rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, according to Aberdeen research. ERP is at the center of...
A GMP-compliant facility is a manufacturing facility that meets industry-standard quality specifications. GMP stands for "good manufacturing practices". The Food and Drug...
Automation of key business processes in the life science industry has profound benefits. SAP ERP is one such tool that allows companies in the life science industry to do just...
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries due to the implications product quality has on public health. Automation and optimization of key...
It has been a “messy” couple of years for consumer packaged goods (CPG) firms.First supply chains were disrupted by the trade war between the U.S. and China, then Covid-19 came...
The flow of processes and operations in a pharmaceutical company is extremely complex and labor-intensive, owing to stringent production regulations and competitive market...
The need for life science companies to find better, faster ways to manage vast repositories of data and information has made the use of an integrated ERP system essential.
A successful business aims to improve and grow. Three factors play a role in achieving success:
Hear how Customer Portals and Product Information Management (PIM) can streamline your operations, save time, and empower your customers.
Implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system has become a matter of survival for startups that want to scale fast or involve complex manufacturing operations, as the...
If you’re looking to find and implement an ERP platform in your business, we know it’s not easy.
Unlike many industries, biotech has seen significant growth throughout the pandemic, with the global biotechnology market value expected to reach $2.4 trillion by 2028.
When a startup starts shopping for enterprise resource planning (ERP), they might be surprised to discover that dozens of solutions are available on the market.
Businesses in the life sciences and biotech sector need efficient operations and speed to market. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems ensure that a business can stay lean...
Today, biotech and life sciences companies play a crucial role in the global medical supply chain. But life science businesses are complex, especially after product development...
When you’re a startup, things move fast. One day you’re developing a business plan and securing funding, and the next you’re securing funding and expanding into new markets.
When your company’s research yields a breakthrough drug or device, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. Unfortunately, stress can replace elation all too quickly as the...
Biotech firms must navigate a product life cycle that leads from R&D to clinical trials, manufacturing, and distribution. It’s a complex labyrinth of supply chains, regulatory...
Online marketplaces have dramatically reshaped the landscape for distributors of all sizes. The distribution industry is in the middle of a big shift, and modernization has become...
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a valuable tool for warehouse management, providing visibility, automation and intelligent insights throughout every business department. ERP...
Modern warehouse management needs visibility and transparency for all data to control costs, maintain profitability and optimize operations. That entails aggregating large amounts...
Need an example of why legacy systems just don’t cut it anymore? Look to the pandemic.
Most global distributors are on the path toward digital transformation. The ability to automate systems and processes, integrate all areas of business and provide workers with...
Warehousing (Inventory) is one of the most important parts of the supply chain. It can also be one of the most underserved when it comes to technology investments. The case for...
Manufacturing in the life sciences industry encompasses a broad range of processes and functions. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES)...
There’s plenty of opportunities for budding life sciences firms, but there’s also a fair amount of regulation.
Software has evolved a lot in the past decade. While most consumer wouldn’t dream about using an iPhone 4 in 2020, many businesses nonetheless still use legacy ERP solutions that...
Scaling a business almost always is messy. For warehouse operations, however, scaling is particularly problematic; efficient warehousing relies on visibility and clear workflows,...
The distribution business is more competitive than ever thanks to ecommerce and giants such as Amazon that have muscled in. There are more options for consumers, more direct...
Welcome again to our latest webinar, how growing and midsize life science companies leverage SAP cloud ERP. Again, today's webinar will be presented by Ralph Hess VP at navigator...
Supply chain management has been undergoing fundamental changes over the last several years, increasingly becoming both automated and autonomous. Given the many challenges that...
Electronic data interchange (EDI) is something that takes place on a regular basis among small and mid-sized businesses. At a time in our technological evolution when humans hold...
Automating your warehouses improves accuracy and efficiency. The next step beyond simple automation, however, is tying these automations to a centralized warehouse management...
Inventory is the lifeblood of the warehouse, and accurate inventory data collection and validation are the keys for operational efficiency. When data quality suffers, the...
Most businesses know that automation improves efficiency and reduces overall costs. This is no less true for warehouse automation. But as with the adoption of any technology,...
As warehouse management becomes increasingly complex, and the supply chain grows and transforms to reflect global economic change, warehouse automation is becoming inevitable.
Warehouse management has historically been a challenge for supply chain professionals, linked to a host of external variables including logistics, technology, commodities, and the...
Warehousing is a crucial component for many businesses, but not all warehouse operations are created equal—as evidenced by the wild success of Amazon over the years.
The world of distribution is changing at a rapid pace. The mechanics between the point of sale and fulfillment to the customer are increasingly blurry. What is clear is that a...
Disruption is happening all over the world right now, from business to politics. This is no less true for distributors, who face online marketplaces, more direct-to-consumer sales...
ERP systems empower businesses to streamline processes across all areas of the business, from inventory management and sales to customer service. The convenience and increased...
The life sciences industry has historically lagged behind other sectors when it comes to digital transformation. But the COVID-19 pandemic has made digitization a business and...
The United States is home to more than 30 million small businesses. Launching one takes guts, commitment, and planning.
The wholesale distribution industry is at an inflection point. Trends such as online marketplaces, the digitization of the buyer journey, real-time data and artificial...
Investing in a new enterprise resource planning system (ERP) takes significant time and money. Even moving to cloud-based ERP is a large project, and cloud-based solutions are...
With the emergence of cloud-based ERP, enterprise resource planning solutions no longer are just for Fortune 500 companies. That’s part of why almost half of all companies have,...
Times are changing for the wholesale distribution industry. Online marketplaces, the digitization of the buyer journey, real-time data and even artificial intelligence are putting...
There’s a quiet business process revolution taking place.
Rothy’s, a San Francisco-based woven shoes startup valued at $700 million, began thinking seriously about automation when it only had 15 employees. The startup’s backend...
There are many reasons that Bill Belichick is arguably the most successful football coach in the history of the National Football League. One of the biggest reasons is that he...
Often the jump from research in a lab to the manufacture and sale of a drug or life sciences product is more daunting than the work that went into developing the product.
ERP validation sounds complex, but really it is simple: Does the software perform as specified?
The horror stories are enough to make any business think about sticking with their existing legacy ERP system instead of upgrading to something new.
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) is a dynamic space that is changing rapidly due to better-informed consumers and new global market opportunities. These changes make fo exciting...
How does a Warehouse Management System (WMS) help companies increase their profitability? If you think about it, the warehouse is the nerve center of a wholesale distribution
