SAP ICSM
SAP Intelligent Clinical Supply Management utilizes the capabilities of SAP S/4HANA software in conjunction with the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) to automate and optimize the clinical trial supply process. It also elevates the transparency of clinical supplies on a global scale. This sophisticated solution effectively tackles the requirements of blinding and randomization in clinical trials while supporting demand forecasting, as well as the manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and distribution of clinical finished products.
Process Overview of ISCM
High-level Process-Overview of Intelligent Clinical Supply Management (SAP ISCM)
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Feature Scope Description of SAP Intelligent Clinical Supply Management
SAP Intelligent Clinical Supply Management is an innovative solution built on SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform that allows users to accurately plan, produce, and distribute materials for clinical trials, providing end-to-end process operations and visibility.
The key features of SAP Intelligent Clinical Supply Management are outlined below:
- Clinical Study Management
- Inventory Management
- Industry Standards
- Accurate Clinical Planning
- Visibility of Global Supply Status
- Demand Forecasting
- Clinical Study Focused Manufacturing
- Enhanced Distribution
Clinical Study Management
Offers sophisticated features for developing, overseeing, and structuring clinical studies with varying levels of complexity. Facilitates the precise blinding and randomization essential for clinical trials, supporting demand forecasting, as well as the manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and shipment of materials for clinical trials. Incorporates completion checks and guided reviews during the study creation process.
Inventory Management
Incorporates parameters related to clinical trials, such as projected and current enrollment rates, which are considered in the planning processes for supply and demand.
Accurate Clinical Planning
Integrates clinical trial parameters, along with enrollment rates, into the processes of planning for supply and demand.
Industry Standards
Healthcare GS1 standards, including GTINs and GLNs, are globally recognized and technology-independent, enabling universal interoperability and compatibility for the identification and exchange of data. In Intelligent Clinical Supply Management, external APIs adhere to Standards | GS1 wherever possible.
Visibility of Global Supply Status
Facilitates a supply network for every participant in the clinical trial process, actively preventing both stock-outs and excess inventory.
Demand Forecasting
Utilizes planned versus actual study enrollment comparisons to calculate and schedule demand, subsequently forwarding the demand forecasting to the manufacturing phase.
Clinical Study Focused Manufacturing
Facilitates the serialization, randomization, and blinded packaging and labeling of completed clinical products.
Enhanced Distribution
Facilitating distribution from production to the depot and from the depot to the clinical site, ensuring constant visibility of site stock.
An Overview of typical Business users and Apps
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