Case Study Executive Summary

Solution Overview

“Much of NZP’s work is IP creation, with knowledge generation and the development of new processes, running right through the heart of the company. Our Microsoft technology solution will help us have more refined control and tighter security over our most valuable asset.”
David Soong
IT Manager
New Zealand Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Customer Profile
NZP manufactures and exports pharmaceutical intermediates and diagnostics products for the world’s leading pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies. It also produces a range of dietary supplements. Having operated for over 30 years, NZP now employs over 100 staff at its Palmerston North site, linking to virtual teams from Massey University and the Crown Research Institutes (CRIs).

Web Site
www.nzp.co.nz

Industry
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology

Customer Size
Small to large multi-nationals

Scenario
Business Intelligence
End-user productivity
Security and efficiency
Knowledge management
Enterprise resource planning

Business Situation
To keep up-to-date with the latest technology advances to better reach its business growth goals, NZP looked to electronically track its manufacturing data and processes to reduce double handling and provide accurate real time information to departments throughout the company.

Solution Summary
Top level Microsoft architecture was used to enhance the Production Information Management System so data would be electronically captured, analysed and stored.

Value to Business

Data visible to key departments

Accuracy of electronic data collection saves an estimated 120 hours across business

Ability to respond quicker to customer requests

Stable, better performing secure server

Value to IT

Project knowledge transfer to IT team

Fewer support requests from users

IT time able to be invested into added value projects

Microsoft Technology

Microsoft® SharePoint™ Portal Server

Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003

.NET framework

Project™ Server 2003 Professional

Microsoft® Visio

Microsoft® Office InfoPath™

Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000

Microsoft® Windows® Rights Management

Partner Details
Microsoft Consulting Services
Microsoft New Zealand
Tel: 09 357 5800
Web: www.microsoft.com/nz


Hewlett-Packard
Ph: 09 918 9555
Web: www.hp.co.nz