SAP S/4HANA Implementation for Life Sciences
- 30+ years of SAP and compliance experience
- Industry expertise in Life Sciences
- SAP Silver Partner
New Implementation of SAP S/4HANA (Greenfield)
SAP S/4HANA forms the digital core of modern SAP system landscapes. For many companies, a new implementation of SAP S/4HANA (Greenfield) therefore offers the opportunity to modernize business processes and build a future-proof core architecture.
For life sciences companies, it is crucial to consider compliance, quality management and validation from the very beginning in an integrative manner – not as a subsequent task. Otherwise, avoidable risks, additional effort and inconsistencies arise during the project.
The success of a transformation therefore depends largely on an approach that consistently brings together SAP implementation and regulatory requirements.
DHC stands for exactly this integrated approach: We combine SAP expertise, industry understanding and compliance know-how and accompany you from strategic planning to a GxP-compliant system landscape.
Challenges in Introducing SAP S/4HANA
Realign Business Processes
SAP S/4HANA enables the redesign of end-to-end business processes based on SAP Best Practices and fit-to-standard approaches.
Building a Future-proof SAP Architecture
The Digital Core SAP S/4HANA must be seamlessly integrated with cloud applications and platforms such as the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
Integrate Compliance from the Start
In regulated industries, validation, GxP compliance and auditability must be considered during implementation.
Greenfield Implementation with SAP Best Practices
With the greenfield approach, SAP S/4HANA is implemented completely from scratch. Companies thus have the opportunity to redesign their system landscape from the ground up and eliminate historical system structures and legacy issues from previous ERP systems.
A central success factor is alignment with the SAP standard and pre-configured SAP Best Practices. This so-called fit-to-standard approach enables consistent alignment of business processes with the SAP standard. At the same time, this approach supports the implementation of a clean core strategy, where individual extensions are implemented as much as possible through standardized extension mechanisms.
With the fit-to-standard approach, you can:
- Reduce system complexity
- Minimize implementation risks
- Shorten innovation cycles
An additional advantage: The existing ERP system can continue to operate during the implementation phase until the new SAP S/4HANA system goes live.
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Integrated SAP S/4HANA Implementation and Validation with DHC and Partners
For over 30 years, DHC has been supporting pharmaceutical and medical technology companies in implementing and validating SAP systems. Our consultants combine deep SAP know-how with industry expertise and regulatory understanding.
For larger transformation projects, we draw on our partner network, the Life Sciences Alliance (LSA), as needed.
Together with our partners, All for One Group and INFORMATICS Life Sciences, we bundle our competencies to provide pharma and MedTech companies with scalable capacities, industry-specific SAP solutions and with VITAL® a harmonized project methodology.
Our clients thus benefit from the specialization of a life sciences consulting firm combined with the strength of a powerful SAP partner network.
VITAL© for Integrated SAP S/4HANA Implementation and Validation
For the implementation and validation of SAP S/4HANA, the Life Sciences Alliance (LSA) developed the harmonized project methodology VITAL©. VITAL stands for integrated implementation and validation in regulated industries, such as the pharmaceutical industry and medical technology.
The implementation and validation of SAP S/4HANA are not organizationally or methodically separated, to avoid additional work, inconsistencies and errors. A modern approach includes elements of agile project methods such as SCRUM. In a regulated environment, validation of the IT system according to the industry standard GAMP®5 is required, which recommends the use of the V-model.
For optimal workflows, the use of business process management approaches combined with a pre-configured solution architecture has proven effective. The methodology combines the various approaches into a harmonized, consistent and cost-effective approach specifically tailored to the requirements of the life sciences industry.
The fundamental understanding for implementation is always based on the approach: Standardization before individualization! This is a must for system implementation, especially regarding ensuring release compatibility and the outlook for increasing digitalization of business processes. Individualization should only be used where the company’s USP depends on it.
Why DHC – Your Specialist for SAP S/4HANA Implementation
- Over 30 years of SAP expertise and life sciences industry experience
- Integrated consulting for SAP implementation and validation from a single source
- Field-proven VITAL® methodology and DHC Smart Validation Accelerator for regulated industries
- Deep expertise in GxP, FDA, EU GMP and ISO 13485
- Scalable project capacities through the Life Sciences Alliance
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Trust through Experience
We are the specialist for all SAP Life Sciences solutions.
“This project, with its fair share of ups and downs, is a testament to our collective strength as a team. It’s important to note that this was not merely a migration project; it was a SAP S/4HANA greenfield implementation. Throughout the project, we adhered to the GAMP guidelines, incorporating financial risk analysis and mitigation strategies into our processes. The DHC validation approach and support during this project ensured that our implementation not only meets but exceeds the industry standards.”
Frequently Asked Questions about SAP S/4HANA Implementation
When does a new implementation of SAP S/4HANA make sense?
A greenfield implementation is particularly suitable for companies with complex or heavily customized ERP systems. It offers the opportunity to redesign business processes and build a modern system architecture.
What advantages does the greenfield approach offer?
A new implementation enables consistent alignment with the SAP standard, cleanup of historical system structures and simplification of business processes. This creates long-term low-maintenance and updatable system landscapes.
How long does an SAP S/4HANA implementation take?
In regulated industries, the SAP system must be validated during implementation. This ensures that the system meets regulatory requirements and can be operated in an audit-compliant manner.
What role does validation play during implementation?
In regulated industries, the SAP system must be validated during implementation. This ensures that the system meets regulatory requirements and can be operated in an audit-compliant manner.
SAP S/4HANA Implementation
Are you planning a new implementation of SAP S/4HANA and want to modernize your system landscape?