mapping the road to success! biotechnology

9METTLER TOLEDO IndMagazine 2/2005

Biot

echn

olog

yOn site

Mapping the road to success!

ing validation services. As a result SAPwon the contract with METTLERTOLEDO as the formulation providerfor scales, software and validation serv-ices.

What we proposed– Process analysis– FormWeigh system with:

– SAP interface– 21 CFR Part 11 compliance– Calibration check– Container labeling– Campaign weighing– Storage location tracking

– ID30 operator terminals– High precision scales and balances– Training and integration services– Project management services– Extended validation services

4www.hgsi.com4www.mt.com/themag

How we solved the problemsThe Human Genome Sciences opportu-nity was unique for METTLER TOLEDOand SAP as they were not an existingcustomer of SAP. In this case HumanGenome Sciences was evaluating SAPas a vendor for their ERP system. SAPcontacted METTLER TOLEDO andasked us to participate in a joint pres-entation highlighting both the ca-pabilities of SAP’s Enterprise solutionand our ability to provide an integratedformulation and dispensing solutionvia certified SAP interface. We met therequirements for ease of use, full 21CFR Part 11 compliance and support-

Customer issues & problems– Leverage the multi-million dollar

investment in the SAP system to pro-vide efficient production planning,formulation management andinventory control.

– Automation of Human Genome Sci-ences weighing and dispensing activ-ities.

– Full tracking and tracing of weighingactivities.

– Control of use of correct batches ofraw materials based on expirationdate.

– Control of the correct process steps toweigh and dispense raw materials.

– Implement a cGMP and 21 CFR Part11 compliant system. Implement thelatest technology on the productionfloor.

Box 6