Success Story | aTyr Pharma & Fraxion

Company overview

aTyr Pharma is a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of innovative medicines based on novel biological pathways. aTyr’s research and development efforts are concentrated on a newly discovered area of biology, the extracellular functionality and signaling pathways of tRNA synthetases.

Before Fraxion

Before implementing Fraxion, aTyr Pharma relied on a manual, paper-based purchasing system that created significant delays and inefficiencies. Purchase orders had to be completed by hand and physically walked through multiple approval steps, often waiting for managers or procurement staff to be available to sign off. This cumbersome process made it difficult to meet the company’s tight project timelines, especially when ordering specialized items essential to their research. The lack of an automated system also meant limited visibility into purchase tracking and approvals, impacting accountability and slowing down critical operations.

aTyr Pharma struggled with:

Manual, paper-based purchasing: The reliance on paper-based purchase orders created slow, time-consuming processes and frequent delays, hindering their ability to meet critical project deadlines.
Cumbersome approval workflow: The manual system required physically tracking down managers for sign-off, delaying approvals and creating bottlenecks in procurement.
Unreliable processes: Approvals depended on the availability of key personnel, leading to unpredictable delays and inefficiencies.
Time-sensitive specialized orders: aTyr Pharma's unique needs for specialized, project-specific items demanded a fast and efficient ordering process that the manual system could not support.
Lack of transparency and tracking: With no centralized digital system, aTyr lacked visibility into procurement stages, making it difficult to track purchases or enforce accountability.
Time consuming training: The manual process was time-intensive to train new users on.

With Fraxion, aTyr Pharma gained:

Real-time visibility and audit trails: The system provided complete transparency for all purchases, with an audit trail to ensure accountability and simplify tracking.
Faster purchasing cycles: Orders that once took hours now take just 1–2 minutes to complete, even from remote locations, enabling teams to move quickly on critical needs.
Seamless integration with finance systems: Fraxion integrates easily with existing finance systems, maintaining approval flows and reducing manual touchpoints.
Ease of use and fast onboarding: The intuitive interface allows users to get started with minimal training, reducing onboarding time from an hour to just five minutes.
Improved efficiency and accuracy: Automated routing and approvals reduced errors and manual delays, supporting the company’s fast-paced R&D operations.
Time savings and proven ROI: The time and efficiency gains delivered clear ROI, helping aTyr achieve operational agility without complex procurement tools.

RESULTS

The features driving efficiency and savings for aTyr Pharma

Streamlined purchase requisitions and automated approvals: Purchase requests are entered directly into the system—even remotely—and flow automatically through the approval process, with built-in email notifications to keep stakeholders informed.

Fast, intuitive user experience: The system is user-friendly and easy to adopt, reducing training time from hours to minutes and enabling teams to operate efficiently from day one.

Real-time visibility and audit trails: The platform provides complete transparency for all purchases, with a full audit trail to ensure accountability, support compliance, and simplify tracking.

Seamless finance integration: Fraxion integrates smoothly with aTyr’s finance system, preserving approval flows and enabling accurate, timely financial reporting.

Data-rich approvals for faster decisions: Each request includes detailed descriptions, budget comparisons, and historical data—helping approvers make informed decisions quickly and confidently.

Time savings at scale: Most purchase orders now take just 1–2 minutes to complete, significantly accelerating procurement and reducing administrative overhead.

aTyr Pharma unlocks purchasing simplicity, speed, and ROI with Fraxion

aTyr Pharma

aTyr Pharma struggled with:

With Fraxion, aTyr Pharma gained:

The features driving efficiency and savings for aTyr Pharma

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