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You don't – and shouldn't – make important investments without gathering relevant information first. Business management software decisions are no different. When you consider SAP software for your life sciences company, it's a great idea to gather reliable outside information. We've assembled the following reports, studies, and white papers so you can hear what industry and software experts think about our business solutions.

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"A Premium on Efficiency: Midsize Manufacturers Confront the Obstacles to Growth"
How do best-in-class midsize manufacturers continue to grow in a tough economy? This research report, conducted by EIU, outlines measures manufacturers implement to continue expanding even while coping with the strains of softening demand in key markets, rising input costs, and downward pressure on prices. (Economist Intelligence Unit, 2008) 
     "A Premium on Efficiency: Midsize Manufacturers Confront the Obstacles to Growth" (390 KB)
White Papers
"Compliance and Traceability in Regulated Manufacturing Industries Benchmark Report"
Learn why compliance and traceability in manufacturing has traditionally been viewed as "cost of business." Successfully responding to the challenges of lacking metrics and focusing on document rather than process management is central to transitioning compliance and traceability initiatives to a competitive advantage. (Aberdeen, 2006) 
     "Compliance and Traceability in Regulated Manufacturing Industries Benchmark Report" (410 KB)
Aberdeen Reports
"Is There a Smarter Way to Handle Excess Active and Obsolete Inventory?"
Learn efficient ways to handle excess and obsolete inventory. Excess at-risk inventory ultimately impacts a company's bottom line. Tactics used to resolve inventory issues can be costly. Using private, on-line, competitive auction portals provides one way to manage excess inventory with low-overhead execution. (TEC, 2008)  Log-in required.
     "Is There a Smarter Way to Handle Excess Active and Obsolete Inventory?"  (288 KB)
White Papers
"The Impact of Technology on Cost in Business Process Outsourcing"
Gain insight into the true cost of business process outsourcing (BPO) beyond what is typically reflected in the BPO provider's service price (total contract value). Learn how technology, if chosen and implemented carefully, will have a major impact on driving down these costs, in both the short and long term. 
     "The Impact of Technology on Cost in Business Process Outsourcing"  (251 KB)
White Papers
"The Talent Supply Chain: Matching Supply and Demand of Talent for Competitive Edge"
Discover how effectively managing the talent supply chain with innovative, integrated business practices and technologies can help professional services providers realize a competitive advantage. Explore market trends driving the need for talent management and the business practices that support the talent supply chain. 
     "The Talent Supply Chain: Matching Supply and Demand of Talent for Competitive Edge" (510 KB)
Thought Leadership
"Tightening the Chain – Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies"
Maintain operational efficiency while cutting supply chain costs with new approaches, technologies, and methodologies. Third party logistics providers, radio frequency identification rentals, and attribute-based demand planning can help you reduce supply chain costs and boost customer satisfaction. (TEC, 2008)  Log-in required.
     "Tightening the Chain – Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies" (237 KB)
White Papers
Abiomed
Find out how the SAP Business All-in-One solution satisfied Abiomed's corporate mantra of "grow anywhere, grow any way" – giving the medical devices manufacturer improved visibility into manufacturing operations and inventories and increased trust in its data. Abiomed's growth strategy has doubled revenues since 2004. 
     Abiomed (1 MB)
Business Transformation Studies
Applied Biosystems
Investigate why Applied Biosystems, a leading international provider of life sciences research solutions, chose SAP software for global trade services, based on its reputation as an industry standard and its seamless integration. Return on investment was 359%, internal rate of return was 92% – in just over a year.  
     Applied Biosystems (754 KB)
Business Transformation Studies
Cosmética Nacional
See how this Chilean cosmetics and pharmaceutical company that needed online monitoring of production processes and product traceability found this functionality – and more – with the SAP Business All-in-One solution. Now with trustworthy, timely data for faster decision making, the firm has more time for value-added activities. 
     Cosmética Nacional (608 KB)
Business Transformation Studies
Graceway Pharmaceuticals
Find out how Bristol, Tennessee–based Graceway Pharmaceuticals LLC used EzPharma, a qualified SAP Business All-in-One partner solution, to support a growth rate of 1,000% in one year and aggressive expansion plans. It also chose the software to help ensure compliance with FDA regulations and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 
     Graceway Pharmaceuticals (234 KB)
Business Transformation Studies
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