SAP IBP for
Pharma & Life Sciences
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Precise planning for quality, compliance and security of supply
Increase on-time delivery, optimize inventory, and ensure seamless delivery capability – with an integrated planning platform tailored to the stringent requirements of pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
Challenges in planning in
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
The pharma- and life sciences industries are under enormous regulatory, economic, and social pressure. Delivery failures, quality defects, or delayed product launches are not only expensive—they can also cost lives.
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Strict regulatory requirements – every plan must meet compliance and audit requirements (GxP, GMP, FDA, EMA).
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Shelf life and expiration date management – critical products with short shelf lives require precise inventory and batch planning.
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Global supply chains & raw material shortages – Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and materials often come from sensitive, high-risk markets.
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Fluctuating demand & uncertain market launches – launch dates and sales volumes are often difficult to predict.
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High costs for poor planning - excess inventory ties up capital, under-coverage endangers supply and market share.
Those who master these challenges not only gain efficiency and profitability, but also ensure the security of care and the trust of patients and partners.
How SAP IBP is transforming Pharma & Life Sciences
Echtzeit-Transparenz
Behalten Sie den Überblick über Bestände, Haltbarkeiten, Chargen und Produktionskapazitäten – weltweit und standortübergreifend.
Optimized supply chain planning
Mathematically supported optimization algorithms calculate the most efficient supply, minimize costs and maximize service levels across the entire network.
Shelf-Life- & Chargenplanung
SAP IBP integriert bei richtiger Einführung Haltbarkeitsdaten nahtlos in alle Planungsprozesse der Lieferkette, einschließlich Bedarfs-, Produktions- und Beschaffungsplanung.
Szenario-Planung & Was-wäre-wenn-Analysen
Simulation verschiedener Marktentwicklungen, Rohstoffengpässen oder Produktionsstörungen, um fundierte Entscheidungen zu treffen und Alternativen abzusichern.
Identify bottlenecks and risks early
SAP IBP warnt Sie rechtzeitig vor Engpässen, Risiken oder Budgetabweichungen, damit Sie proaktiv handeln und Probleme verhindern können
Seamless integration of processes such as S&OP and S&OE
Mit einer gemeinsamen Datenbasis und abgestimmten Prozessen arbeiten F&E, Supply Chain, Produktion, Qualitätssicherung und Vertrieb wie ein perfekt eingespieltes Team.
Benefits for Pharma & Life Sciences with SAP IBP
Synergy from all areas
The close integration of R&D, supply chain, production, quality assurance and sales on a common database creates seamless processes, consistent information and a robust foundation for fast, well-founded decisions.
Optimized inventory & reduced losses
Demand-based procurement and production planning reduce waste due to expired batches and reduce capital commitment.
More efficient use of resources
Personnel, equipment and materials are used optimally to reduce costs and increase throughput.
Increase security of supply
Precise capacity and material planning prevents production downtimes and delivery risks.
Your benefits at a glance
With SAP IBP, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies ensure quality, efficiency, and supply – today and in the future: