Success Story

Laboratory Workflow Automation

Integrating laboratory systems to automate container storage, retrieval, and lifecycle management.
Automated workflows
replaced manual container handling and reduced operational friction.
Improved traceability
with synchronized systems across container and sample lifecycle stages.

Technologies

Technologies

Expertise

Expertise
Client Overview

Daiichi Sankyo

Daiichi Sankyo is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with more than 125 years of scientific heritage. Formed in 2005, the company focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs across oncology and cardiovascular care.

Through continuous investment in research, development, and advanced manufacturing, Daiichi Sankyo is committed to advancing science and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Industries

Pharmaceuticals, healthcare

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Company size

20,000+ employees
Challenges

Manual Lab Workflows

The lack of integration with the client’s internal platform created operational friction and limited visibility into laboratory workflows.
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Disconnected laboratory systems

The internal platform and the automated storage system operated independently, preventing seamless container management.
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Missing automation APIs

No APIs existed to support automated store and retrieve operations across systems.
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Manual container handling

Laboratory teams were required to perform manual intervention during container relocation.
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Limited traceability

Container status and lifecycle information lacked consistent synchronization across platforms.
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Why They Chose Us

Trusted Automation Partner

Zoolatech was selected to help design and implement a scalable integration architecture while collaborating closely with the client’s internal engineering and laboratory teams.
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Cross-domain engineering expertise

Zoolatech combines backend engineering, system integration, and UX capabilities to translate complex operational workflows into scalable software solutions.
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Collaborative delivery model

Our engineers integrate seamlessly into client organizations, enabling close collaboration with product, engineering, and operational stakeholders.
Zoolatech is a senior-heavy engineering firm with Silicon Valley roots and a Miami HQ, specializing in legacy modernization, system re-architecture, and AI deployment to drive long-term, compounding value.

2017

Year Founded

600+

Employees

96%

Client Satisfaction
Workflow

Agile Delivery Across Cross-Functional Teams

The initiative followed an Agile delivery model with Zoolatech engineers embedded across multiple teams responsible for inventory management, UX, orchestration, laboratory integration, and quality assurance.
Phase 1

Workflow analysis

Conducted detailed analysis of laboratory processes and container management workflows.
Phase 2

System and API design

Designed APIs and integration architecture enabling automated container store and retrieve operations.
Phase 3

UI and workflow design

Defined user workflows enabling full container relocation with minimal interaction.
Phase 4

Development and automation implementation

Implemented backend services and orchestration logic enabling automated container lifecycle management.
Phase 5

QA and stabilization

Validated workflows across environments and stabilized the solution following production release.
By integrating laboratory platforms and automating container lifecycle workflows, the solution improved operational efficiency, traceability, and reliability across the laboratory ecosystem.
Solution

End-to-End Laboratory Automation Integration

Zoolatech delivered an integrated automation solution connecting the client’s internal platform with the automated sample storage system.
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Cross-system integration layer

Created a seamless integration between an internal platform and an automated sample storage system.
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Automated container workflows

Enabled end-to-end automation for storing and retrieving laboratory containers.
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Standardized container lifecycle

Introduced consistent container status transitions and lifecycle management across systems.
Results

Strengthening Laboratory Automation and Reliability

The solution replaced manual operations with automated workflows, improving efficiency and visibility across laboratory processes.
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Automated laboratory operations

Manual container handling was replaced with automated store and retrieve workflows.
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Improved operational traceability

Container and sample status became visible and synchronized across systems.
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Faster laboratory processes

Automation improved turnaround time for sample preparation and retrieval operations.
Business Value

Building a Scalable Laboratory Integration Foundation

The initiative established a scalable integration architecture that supports future laboratory automation initiatives.
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Automation-ready platform

The solution enables additional laboratory workflows to be automated through standardized APIs and orchestration.
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Long-term operational efficiency

Automated processes reduce manual intervention and improve reliability across laboratory operations.