About Zhuhai United Laboratories
United Laboratories Co., Ltd., located in Zhuhai, has been a leading player in the production, research, development, and sales of antibiotics since its establishment in 1998. As one of China’s top pharmaceutical enterprises, the company prioritizes innovation in R&D to maintain its competitive edge and industry leadership. To streamline its R&D efforts and manage critical data, United Laboratories initiated a digital transformation project in 2018 to establish a centralized research and development knowledge base.
Challenges Faced by Zhuhai United Laboratories
- Inefficient spreadsheet-based project management systems, with increasing R&D projects and personnel.
- Lack of real-time project tracking and insufficient linkage between projects and experimental data.
- Difficulty in quickly accessing and utilizing historical data, hampering problem-solving efforts.
- Disorganized experimental records that are challenging to trace, impacting technical handovers.
- Manual recording of instrument data, causing inefficiencies.
- Poor standardization of inventory management for reagents and materials, resulting in safety risks and waste.
Our Solution
To address these challenges, Neotrident provided an integrated digital R&D solution, including modules for Project Management (PM), Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), and Chemical Inventory Management System (CIMS). These interconnected systems offer comprehensive management for laboratory projects, experimental data, and material tracking, empowering Zhuhai United Laboratories to standardize and digitize its R&D workflows.
Results & Benefits
- Streamlined Project Management: Managers can now track project progress in real time, enabling timely course corrections and enhanced oversight of experimental data.
- Reliable Experimental Records: Custom-configured to meet federal pharmaceutical industry standards, ensuring data authenticity and security with strict approval workflows and electronic signatures.
- Enhanced Data Security: Access control and audit trails protect intellectual property and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Optimized Reagent Management: Full lifecycle tracking of reagents, from storage to usage, improving safety and reducing waste. Dangerous reagents are closely monitored, with strict approval processes in place.
- Improved Research Efficiency: The ability to clone experiments and utilize data retrieval functions reduces redundancy, accelerates research, and enhances collaboration among researchers.
With Neotrident’s digital solutions, Zhuhai United Laboratories has significantly enhanced its R&D efficiency and laid the groundwork for future data mining capabilities. This digital transformation supports the company’s continued innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.
