Multiple Asset Management Systems currently utilized at MERCK demand extensive effort (time/ resources) including performing physical inventory, paper documentation, and tracking of calibration cycles to remain GxP compliant

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Goal: RFID to address inefficiencies and track assets through lifecycle. Integrate with existing asset ledger and inventory systems (SAP/ MAXIMO). Support the MRL Capital & Fixed Asset Process Redesign associated with equipment support costs.

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Results: Based on 3 laboratories and up to 100 total pieces of equipment to be tagged and approximately 20 pieces of handheld / mobile equipment.

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1. The iAsset solution against the functional requirements outlined in the evaluation successfully demonstrated the ability to meet ALL the requirements.

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 2. The iAssetGather software was extremely easy to use and navigate by the end users and demonstrated SIGNIFICANT improvements over current asset management system.

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3. Most notably, the solution offers a substantial reduction of time (approximately 20 fold) in performing a physical inventory of assets and the ability to retain attachments provides an opportunity for integration of a paperless asset management system.

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 4. The customizable alerts provide enhanced ability to maintain tacking of assets.

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 5. The knowledge and availability of QUADRAS's support resources allowed for rapid deployment of customization to meet MERCK’s standards.