SAP, Roche and Tenthpin partner to create new standard for clinical trial supplies operation

As part of the reimagined clinical supplies processes, SAP, together with its co-innovation customers, is designing a next-generation CTSM solution built on SAP S/4HANA and SAP’s industry cloud. This will address the specific blinding and randomization needs for clinical trials to facilitate demand forecasting, manufacturing, packaging, labeling and shipments of clinical trial materials. Together, SAP, Roche and Tenthpin address key priorities of the life sciences industry by enabling more accurate planning and better inventory management through the inclusion of clinical trial parameters, such as planned and active enrollment rates, into the supply and demand planning processes. The CTSM solution is planned to enable:

• Higher flexibility in the business process to fulfill future clinical supplies demand
• Streamlined processes and real-time data to help leaders make informed decisions on every aspect of the supply chain
• End-to-end transparency and insights into the clinical supplies process from source to site to adhere to compliance requirements
• Better collaboration among all CTSM stakeholders, from suppliers to life science companies to clinical sites
• End-to-end support with supply setup, demand forecasting, sourcing and supply chain integrity, manufacturing and distribution

“This partnership represents a milestone in our industry cloud initiative,” said Peter Maier, president, Industries and Customer Advisory, SAP. “Together with Roche and Tenthpin, we can now address the specific needs of clinical trial supply management and improve business and ultimately patient outcomes. By gaining greater insights into forecasted demand and clinical site stock levels, the solution will help enable faster clinical supplies cycle times, reduce inventory overage and allow informed decision-making from start to finish.”