How low-code helped us slash the time to production by 80%

The role Sopra Steria played

We assembled a cross-border team of experts from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, India, and Poland. From developers and testers to compliance experts and project managers. With our Mendix team and our Pharma and Life Science capabilities, we got to work. Nothing straightforward about this, though. We were going to apply low-code: a faster, more visual way to build software that requires little manual coding. Our client had never worked with it before, and neither had we built a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) using it. Together, we embraced the unknown. 

In less than 9 months, we built and implemented our MES platform that digitises and optimises the entire clinical batch record process. At the end, we didn’t only cut time. We also made the process more sustainable and made sure vaccines were brought to market a lot quicker than before. 

Behind the screens: Aswin’s story

Aswin was involved from technical ownership in the bid phase to leading the architectural setup in Sprint 0. “What makes me proud is not just the solution,” he reflects, “but how we grew as a team, how we learned new skills, and how we pushed boundaries together. It’s hands down one of the best teams I’ve ever worked with.” 

This was more than a client win. It was a moment of company-wide pride. The project drew high-level attention across Sopra Steria, sparked two follow-up projects, and became a model for how we work across borders and disciplines. 

Why this project matters

From a global pandemic to local production labs, timing is everything. Projects like this prove how Sopra Steria delivers technology with purpose. We accelerate science, shape outcomes, and empower teams to do their best work. 

Will you rise above any pharmaceutical challenge, too? 

Want to shape the future of pharma? Or maybe aerospace, defence, or logistics feel more like your playground? 

Wherever your passion lies, there’s a challenge waiting for you at Sopra Steria.