Redefining Healthcare as a Pharmaceutical Powerhouse
A Seamless EDI Migration to SAP Integration Suite with Incture  Â
Our customer is a global healthcare company dedicated to providing widespread access to essential medicines. Their mission is to empower individuals to lead healthier lives by delivering high-quality pharmaceuticals across the globe. They sought to modernize their integration landscape to enhance efficiency and reliability in their business-to-business (B2B) communications. They partnered with Incture to migrate their Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) infrastructure from IBM Sterling Integrator and PO to SAP Integration Suite.Â
Business Impact:
- Modernized Integration Landscape
- Enhanced Error Handling and Retry MechanismÂ
- Rationalized and Optimized Interfaces and Harmonized Middleware PlatformsÂ
Challenge:
Transforming B2B Communications for Enhanced Operational Efficiency  Â
The company faced the challenge of migrating their existing EDI B2B integrations from IBM Sterling Integrator and PO to SAP Integration Suite. This migration was crucial for harmonizing their integration landscape and improving overall operational efficiency. The need to streamline and modernize their EDI processes was driven by the desire to enhance reliability, reduce complexity, and optimize their middleware platforms. They aimed to eliminate legacy systems and create a more agile and scalable integration environment.Â
Solution:
Incture’s Expertise in Seamless EDI Migration to SAP Integration SuiteÂ
Incture provided a comprehensive solution by migrating the company’s interfaces from IBM Sterling Integrator to SAP Integration Suite. This involved leveraging Trading Partner Management (TPM) and Integration Advisor (IA) for a structured and efficient solution approach. Incture implemented customized search capabilities within B2B Monitoring, providing enhanced visibility and control. Furthermore, Incture facilitated the removal of Axway VAN from the landscape, simplifying the overall architecture. By migrating to SAP Integration Suite, the company gained a unified platform that streamlined EDI processes, improved error handling, and optimized performance.Â
Results:
Achieving a Robust and Efficient Integration Landscape
By partnering with Incture, the healthcare company successfully modernized its integration landscape. The migration to SAP Integration Suite resulted in enhanced error handling and retry mechanisms, significantly improving the reliability of their B2B communications. The rationalization and optimization of interfaces, along with the harmonization of middleware platforms, led to a more efficient and streamlined operation. The implementation of customized search in B2B Monitoring provided greater control and visibility over EDI transactions. The removal of Axway VAN further simplified the architecture, reducing complexity and costs. Overall, the company achieved a robust and efficient integration landscape, ensuring seamless communication with its trading partners and supporting its mission of delivering quality pharmaceuticals worldwide.Â
