Varian Medical Systems Digital Supply Chain Transformation with SAP

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Varian Medical Systems Digital Supply Chain Transformation with SAP

Case study of Varian Medical Systems replacing paper-based design and manufacturing processes with SAP PLM, Manufacturing Execution, and EHS solutions to reduce time to market and improve compliance.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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SAP

Varian Medical Systems implemented SAP Product Lifecycle Management, SAP Manufacturing Execution, SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence, and SAP EHS Management to digitize end-to-end product design, development, and manufacturing. The project eliminated paper handoffs between engineering and production, automated device history records, and enabled real-time regulatory compliance across 80 countries. Results included faster design changes, lower costs, and 99%+ system uptime for radiation therapy equipment.

Key takeaways

Paper-based engineering-to-manufacturing handoffs were replaced with electronic CAD data transfer via SAP PLM and Engineering Control Center

SAP Manufacturing Execution delivered complete device history records with serial traceability for regulated medical devices

SAP EHS Management integrated with PLM to provide instant compliance answers across global markets

Design change cycles reduced from months to weeks or days through engineering change notice automation

Investment paid back through paper elimination alone before broader S/4HANA upgrade

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