Mantra Pharma

Pharmaceutical industry

The objective was to centralize, automate, and secure the data architecture to support strategic decision-making.

Context

Manual processes

Preparing reports and collecting performance indicators required extensive manual intervention, creating inefficiencies and increasing the risk of errors.

Data centralization

Establishing a structured framework to enhance analytical capacity and streamline decision-making processes.

Security and access

Ensuring data security by defining access priorities and protecting sensitive data to maintain confidentiality.

Objectives

Create a centralized and secure environment.

Automate data ingestion and reporting processes.

Standardize data governance rules to ensure uniform analysis and interpretation.

Proposed solutions by Neos Group

Architecture design

Data lake configuration

A data lake was implemented on Azure to centralize and structure data from internal and external sources for more efficient analysis.

Automation of data ingestion

Automated ingestion pipelines were developed to process critical operational data, representing approximately 80% of recurring data. These pipelines reduced manual intervention, ensuring timely access to data while maintaining accuracy.

Data security and governance

Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC)

Access controls were implemented based on user responsibilities, ensuring only authorized individuals could access sensitive data.

Data encryption and security

Sensitive data was encrypted using the highest standards to protect confidentiality and ensure compliance with Mantra Pharma’s data governance policies.

Power BI reporting automation

Dynamic report creation

Automated Power BI reports were developed to allow teams to easily access operational and sales KPIs. This included dashboards that facilitated data interpretation and enabled faster decision-making.

Monthly presentation optimization

Custom dashboards were designed to streamline monthly presentations, enabling teams to analyze inventory, sales, and order trends more efficiently.

Results achieved

Automatization

Reduction of 50% in manual tasks for report preparation, freeing up time for strategic analyses.

Fast decision-making

Centralized access to reliable data empowers teams to make accurate and confident decisions that enhance day-to-day operations.

Enhanced security

Implementation of advanced access controls and security measures to protect sensitive data, ensuring compliance with Health Canada regulations.

Technologies used

Microsoft Azure

Data Lake, Azure Synapse for data storage and management.

Azure DevOps

For project management, deployment, and continuous integration.

Power BI

For creating dynamic reports and dashboards.

Conclusion

Neos Group transformed Mantra Pharma’s analytical infrastructure into a secure and efficient architecture. By combining automation, security, and performance, we enabled Mantra Pharma to optimize its operations and enhance its strategic decision-making capabilities.