Reflecting on P&G

The consultants did a great job at presenting their case and showing that the third alternative, Web-Enabled EDC system would certainly be the best option for P&G. They explained that the problem for P&G is to find a solution that would add the most value to the company. The consultants illustrated the risks and disadvantages of the first two problems very well. It was very convincing to see how the first alternative, updating the paper-based process and the second alternative, digital imaging would sacrifice time, cost and quality for P&G.

The consultants brought up a few very good points to keep in mind about the Web Enabled EDC system. P&G would be the first in its industry to implement this type of design, giving them a competitive advantage against their competitors. This alternatives would also speed up the process and reduce the length of time it takes for their company to complete clinical trials for prescription drugs. Another reward is that P&G would save over $590 million with this new technology based process. The consultants demonstrated many other great advantages when explaining how the Web Enabled EDC system would enhance the company’s time management that were overlooked in the first analysis of P&G. Real-time study progress for relevant items like patient compliance data, reduced investigation burden for monitoring and data management, less data entry for site coordinators and eliminating discrepancies in queries are just a few of those benefits. As the consultants explained Web-Enabled EDC would improve P&G’s software, provide a more efficient workforce and investigators would have immediate access to the database.

As mentioned, in the first analysis of P&G and as the consultants recommended, the Web Enabled EDC would be the better solution for the company to reduce the length of time it takes to complete clinical trials for prescription drugs. It does not only improve the timing of clinical trials but has a positive effect on cost management and quality work for P&G. It also allows the company to venture into the digital era of experiencing new technologies. Overall, the Web Enabled EDC alternative would certainly improve the efficiency of P&G’s current data management system.