Lonza Selects WAM Supply Chain Planning Solution for Sales & Operations Planning

WAM Systems was selected to implement their advanced planning system in support of Lonza's global demand management and sales & operations planning processes. The solution will begin rolling out in 2010 in a phased approach addressing demand planning and sales & operations planning supporting a user community of over 300 global users in marketing, distribution, manufacturing, and purchasing. The project was approved after a rigorous selection process by Lonza's project team.

“Lonza is a recognized leader in developing and producing products and services to the global pharmaceutical industry. WAM is very excited to help Lonza realize its goal of implementing a single, enterprise planning solution capable of supporting their incredible diversity of product lines and supply chain business models,” said Jack Weiss, CEO of WAM.

In regards to the global planning initiative, Brian Watson, Lonza's Global Director of Supply Chain, added “Lonza has made tremendous strides improving our internal sales and operations processes in recent years. WAM's solution is a key building block to realize our goal of achieving best-in-class industry operating performance. We selected WAM for its proven planning technology and its knowledge of industry best practices.”