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Qvella's Transition to Full-Scale Production with OptiProERP
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Device Management Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Electronics
- Healthcare & Hospitals
Use Cases
- Additive Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Process Simulation
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Qvella Corp., a rapidly growing medical device company, was on the brink of transitioning from beta into full-scale commercial production. However, they lacked an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that could help them scale effectively. Their operations were highly regulated and mission-critical, requiring meticulous documentation and traceability. These processes demanded a system with robust functionality. The company had developed technology for the rapid detection of infectious agents in direct blood samples, aiming to reduce diagnostic time frames, lower costs, and ultimately save lives. Therefore, they needed an ERP system that could meet all regulatory standards such as FDA and MDSAP in an ISO13485 environment.
About The Customer
Qvella Corp. is a fast-growing medical device company that has developed technology enabling the rapid detection of infectious agents in direct blood samples. The company is committed to shortening diagnostic time frames and lowering costs in an attempt to save lives. As they transitioned from beta into full-scale commercial production, they required an ERP system that could meet the stringent regulatory standards of the medical device industry, such as FDA and MDSAP in an ISO13485 environment. The management team, all of whom have previously used ERP systems, were looking for a user-friendly system with robust functionality to manage their high growth and ultimate success.
The Solution
After evaluating several ERP systems, including Acumatica, Qvella chose OptiProERP with SAP Business One. The other systems could not meet the advanced manufacturing functionality that OptiProERP provided. Qvella's seasoned management team, all of whom had previous experience with ERP systems, found OptiProERP to be user-friendly and appreciated its out-of-the-box functionality. They were confident that the system would meet all of their challenges. OptiProERP spent time understanding Qvella's business and provided a knowledgeable implementation team. The system is now providing Qvella with an operational foundation that is critical to managing its high growth and ultimate success. It provides Qvella with the critical reports needed for their industry and satisfies their complete business management needs.
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