Time and cost-efficient clinical trials require effective management of the supply chain. The key is visibility throughout the chain, from raw materials through final delivery. Getting clinical trial supplies produced, labeled, packaged, and delivered on time and to the correct sites is challenging. Doing so in a global, multilingual, regulated business environment requires the right technology – such as the clinical trial supply management (CTSM) functionality in SAP for Life Sciences solutions.

SAP's CTSM functionality provides you with automated, integrated control of the clinical trial supply chain. It can reduce clinical trial supply cycle time by 40% to 70% and can also optimize drug inventory leading to inventory reductions of 5% to 25%. SAP enhances clinical trial efforts by enabling effective collaboration between and across research, manufacturing, contract organizations, regulators, and clinical sites. This high level of collaboration eliminates waste and late deliveries that are characteristic of clinical trials. SAP for Life Sciences solutions provide additional benefits to your organization including:

• Planning and forecasting
• Manufacturing, packaging, shipping, and distribution
• Inventory management and QA/QC
• Reporting, traceability, and reconciliation