Vinphaco and FPT IS launch digital transformation of corporate governance

Recently, Vinh Phuc Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company (Vinphaco) and FPT IS have officially launched their project to deploy the general management system SAP S/4HANA and Made by FPT IS solutions. The project represents an important transformation for Vinphaco to conquer growth milestones in 2024, creating solid momentum for the digital transformation roadmap toward 2028.

The cooperation is accompanied and supported by the Enterprise Development Department, Ministry of Planning and Investment and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the “Improving Private Sector Competitiveness project” (USAID IPSC). Vinphaco is one of 35 leading businesses honored and provided with technical support by the Project to deploy a number of SAP S/4HANA software modules.

Specifically, the two sides will cooperate in applying core modules of the international standard system SAP S/4HANA for the pharmaceutical industry, along with four “Made by FPT IS” solutions, to create a comprehensive management platform. FPT IS will deploy the FPT Mobile Apps solution including three applications (on IOS and Android) for three target groups: pharmaceutical representatives, delivery staff, and customers.

FPT Mobile Apps is developed and deployed by FPT IS exclusively for businesses in the field of pharmaceutical and consumer goods distribution. This solution fosters the connection between pharmaceutical businesses and their customers, and promotes sales activities through traditional channels such as OTC (pharmacies), and ETC (hospitals).

Vinphaco and FPT IS have officially launched the project to deploy the SAP S/4HANA system.

Vinphaco is one of the leading injection drug manufacturers in Vietnam, offering GMP-WHO-compliant production lines for lyophilized powder injections, solution injections, all kinds of pills, and health-promoting foods. In 2024, Vinphaco will celebrate its milestone of 65 years of establishment and growth with a target of VND 1,020 billion in total revenue. In addition, Vinphaco has expanded export markets by signing contracts with 20 countries around the world while deploying investment in new production lines and advanced technological processes.

The rapid expansion of production and operation scale entails the problem of upgrading the corporate management system. Vinphaco has implemented an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system since 2012, and now needs to innovate to meet development requirements.

“Converting the ERP system is a prerequisite for moving the company towards sustainable development. In the process of looking for an implementation partner, Vinphaco chose FPT IS – SAP’s Gold partner in Vietnam with more than 20 years of ERP implementation experience to accompany this important project. Cooperating with FPT IS and SAP Vietnam to deploy SAP S/4HANA solution and Made by FPT IS solutions is a step toward creating momentum to realize the digital transformation strategy roadmap 2024-2028. Vinphaco expects the solutions will help streamline our business processes and operations in line with international standards for professionalism, increase centralized data management capabilities, and aim for our highest goal of becoming a 4.0 pharmaceutical business”, said Ms. Do Thi Thu Huong, Deputy General Director of Vinphaco.

Ms. Do Thi Thu Huong, Deputy General Director of Vinphaco, shared the importance of the project to the business.

“Partnering with the pharmaceutical industry is the strategic focus of FPT IS. It is our privilege to work with Vinphaco as a technology partner on their digital transformation project. We are committed to investing in technology expert resources, leveraging our 20 years of experience in implementing SAP ERP, and working closely with Vinphaco and SAP Vietnam to bring the project into operation on schedule. We believe that the digital transformation solutions FPT IS deploys for Vinphaco will create new value ​​for their corporate governance and business operations. In particular, the strong determination to commit to digital transformation of a 65-year-old enterprise like Vinphaco will create a standard role model in the pharmaceutical industry, strongly inspiring other businesses in the industry to make breakthroughs in transformation,” Mr. Dang Truong Thach, Executive Vice President of FPT IS emphasized.

Mr. Dang Truong Thach – Executive Vice President of FPT IS shared FPT IS’s commitment in the project.

According to Mr. Nguyen Hong Viet – Managing Director of SAP Vietnam, the SAP S/4HANA system helps Vinphaco overcome operational barriers and establishes the foundation for exponential growth. “SAP is committed to always accompanying and supporting Vietnamese businesses like Vinphaco on their digital transformation journey. We are confident that the project will be executed effectively and fully utilize Vinphaco’s capabilities with the support of FPT IS”, Mr. Viet said.

The two parties will deploy SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud solutions and Made by FPT IS solutions for Vinphaco headquarters, pharmaceutical factories and representative offices of the company. The project is divided into two phases, with phase 1 focusing on implementing the SAP S/4HANA software system with the following modules: FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), FM (Funds Management), MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning), QM (Quality Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), FPT Mobile Apps, FPT Trade Promotion, eInvoice system integration, and eBanking system integration. Phase 2 will expand the SAP S/4HANA system including the following modules: WM (Warehouse Management) and PM (Plant Maintenance).

As the first organization in Vietnam to obtain a certificate of specialized implementation capability in ERP, FPT IS is a Gold Partner of SAP and aspires to become an expert in implementing SAP Cloud projects, particularly RISE S/4HANA for the domestic market. Particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, FPT IS has successfully implemented many projects for large enterprises such as: Boston Pharma, GONSA, Bidiphar, etc. Additionally, SAP has often recognized the company with such awards as: Partner of the Year 2022, Best Rise Partner of the Year 2022, Mid-market Partner of the Year 2022, Partner of the Year 2021, DRS Partner of the Year 2021, etc.