Over the last four decades, supply chain management has transformed from a fragmented and
manual process into an integrated and technology driven discipline. What began as
disconnected operations has now evolved into intelligent end to end orchestration powered by
cloud platforms, predictive analytics, and real time data sharing.
Yet despite these advancements, many clinical stage and early commercial pharma companies
still rely on spreadsheets to manage critical supply planning tasks, including the production of
APIs, drug products, and finished goods. While spreadsheets may feel familiar, they fall
dangerously short of supporting the complex and fast-moving needs of modern pharmaceutical
planning.
The Hidden Risks of Spreadsheet Based Planning
Spreadsheets were never designed to manage pharmaceutical supply chains. Here is why they
fail planners:
- Limited Functionality – Built for basic analysis, not for full scale planning across product
portfolios or multiple suppliers. - Siloed and Manual – Owned by individual planners, spreadsheets require time
consuming updates and are prone to human error. - Poor Collaboration – Internal teams and external CDMOs struggle to stay aligned when
data lives in disconnected files. - No Best Practices – Difficult to embed GMP compliant processes, lead time scheduling,
or dynamic batch planning logic. - Zero Integration – No connection to ERP, CMOs, or quality systems, which means no live
visibility into what is happening upstream or downstream. - Not Scalable – Adding new products, SKUs, or workflows becomes slow, error prone,
and unsustainable. - Lack of Visibility and KPIs – Executives and teams are flying blind without real time
insights into planning status and risks. - Slow Decision Making – When data is buried in spreadsheets, strategic planning
becomes reactive instead of proactive.
The Future is Cloud Based, Collaborative, and Purpose Built
Pharma supply chains are simply too critical and too complex for outdated tools. That is why
SCmple was built: to replace manual workarounds with a secure, scalable, and intuitive
planning solution designed specifically for the pharmaceutical industry.
With SCmple, you get:
- Real time supply planning with batch level intelligence
- Full visibility across APIs, intermediates, and finished goods
- Seamless collaboration with internal teams and external CDMOs
- Built in best practices and GMP compliant workflows
- Scalable architecture that grows with your portfolio
Ditch the Spreadsheets. Plan with Confidence.
Whether you are scaling your first commercial launch or managing a growing portfolio, SCmple
gives you the control, visibility, and efficiency you need without the risks of spreadsheet-based
planning.