Advanced Planning & Scheduling in Life Sciences
A leading global life sciences company recognized the opportunity to enhance its supply chain planning system to maintain its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry. With a focus on innovation, the company sought to optimize its operations by integrating advanced digital tools that would provide greater efficiency, improved data visibility, and seamless workflows. The goal was to implement an integrated planning solution that would drive greater collaboration, offer a unified view of supply chain operations, and empower the organization to stay ahead in a dynamic market.
Ambition: unifying planning processes for greater visibility and agility
Modernizing the planning environment presented an opportunity to unify complex and customized processes under a cohesive system. Transitioning to an integrated solution with advanced capabilities required effective change management to align internal workflows and prevent disruptions. Building a system that could support critical functions—such as sales and operations planning, master production scheduling, and rough-cut capacity planning—was essential for improving forecasting accuracy and driving smarter decision-making.
How we helped
We assisted in the implementation of a comprehensive planning solution by integrating the OMP+ system with the client’s SAP backbone, enhancing digital capabilities and data flow across the organization. Through process-based design workshops, we supported in defining user requirements, optimized workflows, and established clear roles and responsibilities to ensure smooth operations. We helped the client implement agile project management with sprints to effectively manage testing, data migration, and cut-over strategies, enabling steady incremental progress and adaptability throughout the project. Change management was a key focus, with targeted stakeholder engagement, training, and communication to ensure alignment and buy-in across teams.
Results
The new planning system provided the client with an integrated, end-to-end solution, greatly improving E2E visibility and operational efficiency. The streamlined processes enhanced supply chain speed, agility, and reliability, with demand and supply plans offering consistent insights across teams. Effective change management led to high engagement and buy-in, supporting a smooth implementation. Ultimately, the client achieved a cohesive “single source of truth” in their planning system, enabling them to make more informed decisions and respond more effectively to industry demands.
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