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Started in June 2012, our team of SAP experts implemented SAP for Bioventus in a total of 19 countries through a 6 key go-live milestones.

• Dec 2012 - the Netherlands
• Dec 2012 - Italy, Belgium & Monaco
• Mar 2013 - United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden & Denmark
• May 2013 - Germany
• Jul 2013 - United States, Poland, Australia & New Zealand

Key Challenges

• Time sensitive regarding leaving legacy systems
• Data extraction as operations prior to spin-off were not self-contained.
• Enforcing standardization while maintaining country/operational needs.

Main Objectives

• Integration functionality
• Increase visibility across the enterprise
• Improve customer service
• Compliance

Benefits

• Improved operational visibility across Bioventus facilities.
• Solid foundation for future initiatives which will improve operational effectiveness and control.
• Standardized business processes across this worldwide organization.

United VARs is the leading alliance of SAP solution providers for the mid-market. Certified with the highest SAP Status as Platinum Partner, the United VARs network of  solution providers across the world guarantees the best service and support for international roll-out projects, ERP optimization projects and cross-border nearshoring.

This project encompassed 19 United VARs members working collaboratively within their local countries delivering a successful global implementation. 

Why SAP

• Industry specific best practices
• Ability to address regulatory requirements
• Ability to support GxP and process integration
• Support, Growth and Scalability
• Flexibility to support evolving business requirements
• Harmonization of core business functions

Answerthink has been a strategic
partner with SAP since 1993, initially Gold and now
Platinum Level status for many years. As a certified
SAP Services Partner, we have successfully completed
over 500+ SAP implementation projects, many of
them global in nature, – providing our clients access to
best practice information, solid implementation
methodologies, enhanced technical expertise, and a
thorough understanding of industry specific needs.
More than 80% of our customer base is focused across the Life Science industry verticals.

Bioventus creates bone healing therapies that work to enhance the body’s natural healing process, thereby accelerating recovery and improving the patient’s quality of life.  Their injection therapies that treat osteoarthritic joints relieve pain and help bring mobility back to the patient.  Their therapies may also reduce the need for invasive procedures, leading to more cost-effective outcomes than previously possible.

Bioventus’ products are known for their safety, innovation, and effectiveness. The company focuses its medical product development around its core competencies of ortho-biologic therapies and orthopedic diagnostics.