Alpha Pharma goes digital with SAP

Alpha Pharma, a local pharmaceutical manufacturer with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s leading healthcare distributor Cigalah, has announced a partnership with global technology company SAP to enable its digital transformation as part of a broader business strategy.

The new collaboration aims to streamline Alpha Pharma’s operations in finance, supply chain, logistics, production, and human resources, while also aligning the organization with Saudi Vision 2030‘s digitalization goals. Recognizing the benefits of a digitalized management approach, Alpha Pharma intends to deploy solutions such as SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactor, Private Cloud, and RISE with SAP’s core offering to centralize and streamline a number of key business functions.

Commenting on the partnership, Murad Al-Saggaf, General Manager, Alpha Pharma said: “Just as technology plays a significant role in our nation’s Vision 2030, Alpha Pharma recognizes the cost efficiencies and organizational agility that can be achieved through digital transformation.  SAP’s demonstrated expertise and knowledge of Saudi Arabia make them an ideal partner for Alpha Pharma on this organization-wide journey.”

Mohammed Alromaizan, SAP KSA Vice President, said: “We have previously successfully implemented business solutions for global healthcare and pharmaceutical brands which have given us greater insight into Alpha Pharma’s digital transformation potential. In addition to the partnership, this signing also helps SAP further strengthen our presence in the Kingdom’s pharmaceutical sector.”

Alpha Pharma, founded in 2017, is a subsidiary of Cigalah Healthcare, with a direct investment of SAR 296 million. The pharmaceutical plant can produce up to 1 billion tablets, 300 million capsules, and 30 million bottles of syrups and suspensions per year while adhering to international Current Good Manufacturing Practice cGMP standards. In addition, the plant maintains high quality throughout the manufacturing process while focusing on continuous improvement and minimal operator intervention.