CASE STUDY | PHARMACEUTICAL RETAIL| SAC
Decision Inc. implements a modern, cloud-based business planning platform for a leading pharmaceutical chain.
Solution Overview
Industry
Solution
Client
Requirement
Location
Results
Real-time Reporting
Real-time Planning
Easily plan for month-end and year-end
The client has a modern business planning platform that can scale with them as they enter new markets, they have also gained real-time insights into their data so that budgets and reports can be adjusted on the go.
The Client
Across Southern Africa, they have over 880 stores, with over 710 of those containing an in-store pharmacy. Seen as an established, stable business they are included in the JSE/FTSE Top 40 index.
The Requirement
In search of guidance, the company sought advice from Decision Inc. regarding the best course of action.
The Solution
is a leading cloud-based platform, renowned for its comprehensive business intelligence, augmented analytics, and enterprise planning capabilities. Facilitating seamless data visualisation, analysis, and sharing across diverse data sources. Its versatility and integration capabilities make it a market leader in its field.
After ensuring satisfaction with SAC’s functionality, the company gradually transitioned to it as the primary planning tool, while maintaining the original system as a backup. As the license and support for the original system are near expiration, it will be deactivated without impacting planning operations.
The advantage this real-time reporting gives is that budgets and forecasts can be adjusted and reviewed immediately. Any spending deviations from the budget can be corrected straight away so it maintains a true reflection of budget vs actuals.
The Benefits of Value Realised
The advantage of real-time reporting is that budgets and forecasts can be promptly adjusted and reviewed to correct any spending deviations from the budget.
This replicates the same functionality as SAP BPC, enabling the client to easily plan for month-end and year-end journal adjustments.
This feature allows users to plan for future periods, adjust short-term forecasts, and provides real-time reporting of actuals versus planned figures.
About Decision Inc.
Our success is ultimately driven by our entrepreneurial culture, industry exposure, and the passion of our people. We have three key cross-functional teams – Functional and Specialist Consulting, Development, and Engineering teams. Based in four global offices, our exceptional consultants focus on delivering value to clients by keeping them at the centre of our service delivery.