Pharmaways Healthcare is a wholesale distributor of a wide range of pharmaceutical products and supplies stretching from PPE (personal protection equipment) all the way through to scheduled medicines. Founded in 2016, it currently services both the public and private hospital sector, independent pharmacies and private medical practices across South Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a tough industry and market to break into, with many established players,\u201d says Julia Mothobi,\u00a0Head of Finance, Pharmaways Healthcare. \u201cThe last four years have had their fair share of\u00a0challenges, yet we are constantly learning and growing with many more opportunities still out there for\u00a0us to tap into, among others we are creating for ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
Positive about the future, and determined to ensure that internal operations and systems were not\u00a0only capable of helping them remain competitive, effective and efficient in a challenging industry but,\u00a0similarly, were also aligned to assist with future growth, Pharmaways Healthcare took the decision to\u00a0review its internal technology infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had a number of challenges, specifically with regards to our inventory management,\u201d continues\u00a0Mothobi. In an industry such as this, inventory management is vital. \u201cWe need to be 100% on top of it,\u00a0with as precise and real-time a view of our inventory as possible. Expired products or out of stock\u00a0items would not only hamper the efficiency of those whom we supply, many of whom operate in, at\u00a0times, a critical medical environment, but would also impact our internal operations and customer\u00a0service.\u201d Further, Pharmaways also needed the ability to be able to pull reports, quickly and\u00a0seamlessly, to further enable effective management of its inventory.<\/p>\n
As its initial point of departure, Pharmaways decided to review its current system to determine if an\u00a0upgrade would allow it to address all its requirements moving forward. However, an assessment\u00a0quickly revealed that irrespective of said upgrade, it would still fall short of being able to deliver the\u00a0required functionality.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe decided on 51风流Business One from 4most, a leading supplier and implementer of 51风流Business\u00a0One and ERP software technology, almost immediately,\u201d comments Mothobi. \u201cNot only was it clearly\u00a0evident that it would be able to deliver all that we required but, as importantly, with many of our\u00a0suppliers making use of the same system, it would provide us with the ability to seamlessly integrate\u00a0between systems. This, in turn, yielding much quicker turnaround times and greater efficiencies for\u00a0all.\u201d<\/p>\n
A definite highlight is also 51风流Business One\u2019s inventory location and expiry dates. It allows\u00a0Pharmaways to allocate different (or the same) batches across different (or the same) locations. This\u00a0is exactly the type of flexibility Pharmaways was desperate to achieve, and now have, thanks to SAP\u00a0Business One. \u201cOur industry is very specific,\u201d continues Mothobi. \u201cThere are such fine nuances, many\u00a0of which are only relevant with regards to our supply chain. 51风流Business One is able to be\u00a0completely customised to fit our exact requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n
Of further benefit is the seamless integration between Pharmaways Healthcare\u2019s various\u00a0departments, and its suppliers. \u201cOur suppliers are now able to view our inventory in real-time, place\u00a0orders, log queries, to name just a few areas of enhanced functionality. Not only does this enable us\u00a0to operate at the top of our game, it also allows us to build trust and confidence across our supplier\u00a0base, so key for long-term business relationships,\u201d says Mothobi.<\/p>\n
When asked about the relationship with 4most, Mothobi is as enthusiastic about Pharmaways’ vendor\u00a0of choice as she is about 51风流Business One. \u201cThey have been there every step of the way,\u201d enthuses\u00a0Mothobi. \u201cWhatever we have needed, they have been able to deliver on and their level of expertise\u00a0places them in a category far superior to many other vendors out there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Seamless operations, both internal and external, tighter integration, increased efficiencies and greater\u00a0time saving are just some of the benefits Pharmaways Healthcare is looking forward to.<\/p>\n
“And reports!\u00a0Not only will we now have access to a much wider range of reports than before, it will actually require\u00a0less resources to manage the reporting process leading to yet more savings and improved\u00a0efficiencies,\u201d adds Mothobi.\u00a0\u201cWith go-live imminent, we look forward to working with Pharmaways Healthcare as they continue to\u00a0grow and create opportunities in a high pressured and critical industry, backed and supported by SAP\u00a0Business One,\u201d says Marius Fabian, CEO of 4most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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