Success Stories
VWRCATALYST has helped customers from multiple environments and disciplines increase productivity, reduce operating costs, and create more value. Our Success Stories, linked below, provide detailed accounts and metrics on the results that we have delivered. Select one of the stories below to see how VWRCATALYST is supporting a world of accelerating scientific advancement. |
Science as a Service
Science as a Service Accelerates Innovation in the Lab of the Future
Pharmaceutical company researchers refocus on vital work thanks to dedicated associate.
No Longer Tasked with Cell Bank Management
Pharmaceutical company researchers refocus on vital work thanks to dedicated associate.
Integration with Biotech Customer Meets Bulk and Specialty Solution Requests
Consistent and dedicated team allows company scientists to concentrate on R&D work.
Freezer Management Program Delivers Cost Avoidance
Reclaimed 432 hours for scientists and captured $440,000 in process savings.
Scientific Services Enable Biorepository’s Workforce Transformation
Captured cost savings of $300,000 with zero lost service time and productivity.
Chemical Inventory Management
Ensuring Audit Compliance Through Efficient Chemical Inventory Practices
Specialty chemical company went from 18 to zero audit findings after implementing program.
Extending Chemical Inventory Management to Multi-Site System…
Company saved money, time, and storage space by implementing chemical tracking program.
Chemical Tracking Solution Improves Risk Management at Large University
Inventoried 444 labs ahead of schedule and under budget, with minimal disruptions.
Time Lost Supporting CRO in Asia is Recovered for Research
Company saved $46,800 in process savings and $63,400 a day avoiding unnecessary chemical costs.
Inventory Management
Program Recovers Time for Research
Reclaimed 16,077 hours per year and reduced on-hand supplies by 29%.
Streamlining Procurement and Inventory Management…
Standardizing processes saved more than $796,000 in direct labor and inventory costs.
Creating the Ideal University Stockroom
University leaders given five different models with proposed savings of up to $1.1 million.
Lean Inventory Management Program Reduces Costs for Production Environment
Saved $11,000 in process cost, $7,000 in warehouse space, and removed $14,700 in excess inventory.
Inventory System Streamlines Procurement for cGMP Drug Production Facility
$707,000 reduction in excess inventory and recovered 2,900 hours for technician teams.
Saving Time and Reducing Costs Through Cost-Efficient Inventory Management
Reduced overstock inventory by $30,450 and recovered 4,373 hours per year for research.
On-Site Services
Cancer Treatment Center Accelerates Research…
Elimination of burdens allowed accurate data to be delivered in hours instead of days.
Media and Buffer Preparation Services Accelerate Scientific Research
Recovered 2,604 hours per year and improved quality of prepared solutions.
Shipping and Receiving Operation is Overhauled with No Service Interruptions
Average delivery times reduced by 50% over two years with zero downtime.
Lean Process Implementation Streamlines Glassware Service
Pharmaceutical company researchers refocus on vital work thanks to dedicated associate.
Laboratory Process Consulting
Clinical Laboratory Space Optimization
Increased available square footage by 3,000 ft³, more than 15% of overall square footage.
Avantor accelerates Cell and Gene Therapy (C>) production
Subject matter expertise and project oversight helps customer establish an efficient production work environment.
Marketsource Procurement & Sourcing Services
Study Shows Potential to Reduce High R&D Purchase Order Costs
Process optimization lowered average cost per purchase order from $138 to $44.
Realizing Procurement Cost Savings in Tail Spend
Global life science company reduced purchase requisition turnaround time by 48% and cost by $180,000 through improved management of tail spend...
Centralizing Order Management Improves Response Time, User Experience, and Efficiency
Pharmaceutical company researchers refocus on vital work thanks to dedicated associate.
Clinical & Biorepository Services
Custom Kit Services Increase Efficiency, Enable Large Central Lab to Expand
Pharmaceutical company researchers refocus on vital work thanks to dedicated associate.
Biopharma Company Consolidates CRO Study Assets into One Archive/Repository Solution
Pharmaceutical company researchers refocus on vital work thanks to dedicated associate.