SAP IMPLEMENTATION FOR ENABLE INJECTIONS
Enable Injections invested in tools and systems to rapidly scale with help from Zircoo Corporation by implementing PLM, ECTR, IPS, and DC, and providing holistic advice to streamline the system.
SAP Implementation For Enable Injections
Customer:
Enable Injections specializes in the development and manufacture of discreet body-worn delivery devices, facilitating patient self-administration of high-volume and/or high-viscosity therapeutics.
Challenge:
Enable Injections faced challenges with manual paper processes, hindering scalability and efficiency. Additionally, pharmaceutical companies, as customers, sought assurance of their drugs’ security through robust ERP systems, ensuring scalability and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
Solution:
Zircoo Corporation facilitated the implementation of SAP solutions, widely adopted by 80% of pharmaceutical companies. The approach offered flexibility in module timing, fiscal responsibility, Life Science best practices, and seamless integration without bolt-on modules.
Customer Background:
Founded by Mike Hooven and supported by a seasoned team of executives and board members in Cincinnati, Ohio, Enable Injections focuses on developing discreet body-worn delivery devices. These devices, such as the Enable enFuse™, enable comfortable infusion experiences for patients while continuing their daily activities. Enable operates in a rapidly scalable, highly regulated environment, primarily serving the B2B Pharma industry. Contract manufacturing enables production capacity flexibility from 30-50k units to 3M.
Business Challenge:
Initially relying on QuickBooks, Enable Injections experienced rapid growth, securing pharmaceutical customers. However, challenges persisted regarding scalability and best practices with manual processes. Departmental silos impeded communication, and compliance in a regulated environment proved cumbersome with paper-based processes.
Business Solution:
Recognizing the need for scalability and Life Science Best Practices, Enable Injections opted for SAP S/4 HANA through Zircoo’s guidance. Leveraging Zircoo’s expertise, Enable integrated PLM and CAD into SolidWorks and ECTR, enhancing their capabilities. Zircoo’s holistic approach provided valuable insights beyond PLM, advising on SAP ERP implementation to streamline operations.
Partnership:
Since 2018, Zircoo and Enable Injections have partnered closely, implementing PLM, ECTR, IPS, and DCO, enhancing Enable’s operations and efficiency over the past four years.
Products and Services
- SAP Product Lifecycle Management
- SAP Implementation
Project Scope – 2017 to Present
Phase One: Financial Module
Phase Two: Material Management, Sales and Distribution, Production Planning, Financial Controlling, Document Management, SAP SuccessFactors – Employee Central, Performance, Goals, and Learning Modules.
Phase Three: Product Lifecycle Management (Part 1), Plant Maintenance, Quality Management, SAP SuccessFactors – Recruiting, Onboarding (Part 1).
Phase Four: Product Lifecycle Management (Part 2), SAP SuccessFactors – Recruiting, Onboarding (Part 2), Regulatory Tools.
Business Results:
Efficient Automated Processes:
Enable Injections transitioned from manual processing to automated processes, reducing siloed approaches and streamlining task completion. The adoption of automated processing significantly enhances overall efficiency.
Streamlined Approval Process:
Previously, the DCO (Document Change Order) process was lengthy and cumbersome, relying on paper stacks and SharePoint for approvals. With the implementation of the IPS (Integrated Project System) ticketing system within SAP, DCO functions seamlessly within a single system. Stakeholders receive simplified IPS ticket emails, enabling swift approvals within minutes. IPS also provides visibility into the approval process, empowering the client to monitor progress effectively.
Centralized Document Access:
All documents are now accessible within a unified system (SAP), eliminating the need to navigate between multiple platforms such as hard drives and SharePoint. This consolidation simplifies document management and enhances accessibility for users across the organization.
Business Benefits:
1. Compliance Management:
– Enable Injections effectively navigates compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
2. Consolidated Documentation Process with IPS in SAP:
– IPS streamlines the documentation process within SAP, offering a centralized platform compared to fragmented systems like email and SharePoint.
3. Accelerated Approvals:
– Approval processes are expedited, with decisions made within minutes, contrasting the previous reliance on physical paperwork.
4. Centralized Document Storage in SAP:
– All documents are securely stored within SAP, enhancing organization and accessibility while reducing reliance on disparate storage solutions.
5. Enhanced Visibility into Approval Processes:
– Stakeholders gain increased visibility into approval workflows, facilitating better monitoring and management of processes.
6. Identification of Bottlenecks and Process Efficiency:
– Through the implementation of streamlined processes, bottlenecks are identified and addressed, leading to overall process optimization and efficiency gains.
7. Improved Training with SuccessFactors and LMS:
– Leveraging SuccessFactors and Learning Management Systems (LMS), Enable Injections enhances employee training programs, promoting continuous learning and development.
8. Accessibility Anywhere:
– Employees can access necessary resources and systems from any location, fostering flexibility and productivity in remote or mobile work environments.
Customer Review:
“Zircoo has been an exceptional partner, consistently going above and beyond to accommodate our needs as a customer and propel our business forward. Their depth of knowledge and expertise in SAP is evident in their ability to tackle any challenge we present them with. We’ve found that no question is too much for Zircoo; they’ve been invaluable across various areas of SAP. What sets them apart is their willingness to provide insights and solutions, even for inquiries outside their primary focus. Their wealth of experience often yields unexpected answers and ideas that have proven immensely valuable to us. In situations where time and resources are limited, Zircoo reliably delivers solutions. They offer exceptional value, providing a wealth of knowledge that effectively addresses our needs and ensures all requirements are met.”
