Astellas selects Accenture for standardization of global IT operations

The outsourcing agreement signed for a period of eight years will enable Astellas to modernize core business systems including accounting, production management, purchasing and supply chain management in its Japan, North America and European regions.

Accenture will use its Global Delivery Network locations in India, China and Brazil to support the project.

Accenture Japan based managing director Todor Radmilovich said, "Accenture is proud to assist Astellas in its efforts by utilizing our deep industry knowledge and skills, globally industrialized IT processes and assets, and passion for driving change and improvements."

Under the contract, application development and maintenance services will be delivered to the pharmaceutical company to further accelerate globalization.