A complete research and development solution to automate procurement processes and efficiently manage finance management, eliminating manual operations and reducing delays. Focus on innovation while MeRLIN handles your procurement for research and development.
Achieve greater savings with a smart cost reduction strategy. Foster strategic vendor relationships to optimize pricing, reduce lab costs, and avoid maverick purchases.
Smart purchasing for labs to reduce procurement delays with extensive automation of business processes, including rapid supplier onboarding, quick quotes with ad hoc RFx.
Increase transparency and Track and manage suppliers and reduce supply chain risks with efficient vendor management for R&D.
MeRLIN integrates seamlessly with mid-market ERP systems to offer a powerful R&D procurement software suite. The integrated solution supports finance management, inventory tracking, quality management, and procurement budgeting, forming a complete research platform for scientific enterprises.
MeRLIN offers a stand-alone, lab-centric procurement system for research labs, built to digitize sourcing and financial workflows for research-based organizations.
Speed up research supply management using configurable RFx templates tailored for shelf life, storage, and regulatory needs. Manage lab supplies under tight deadlines.
Fulfill urgent and unexpected sourcing needs instantly with ad hoc RFQ/RFP capabilities and get quick quotes.
Automate the full financial cycle. Manage Supplier invoices, payments, and tax compliance.
Improve quality by ensuring strict conformance to your specific quality needs for all procured items.
Rapid onboarding of new suppliers and verification of certifications & compliance. Manage supplier information, and continuously monitor and manage supplier performance & risk through robust vendor management for R&D.
Gain full control over spend visibility and analytics. Identify cost-saving opportunities, prevent maverick spend, and implement data-driven cost-saving decisions.
Maintain efficient lab supply chain management with compliance-focused tracking and FEFO (First Expiry First Out) inventory logic reducing waste and enhancing procurement accuracy.
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Vetri celebrated three years as CEO of MeRLIN Sourcing in June 2023. His vision spearheaded the transformation of the company internally through modernization and HR transformation and externally with the promise of delivering value to customers and putting them at the heart of the MeRLIN Sourcing business and product development strategy.
Vetri built his career in global software businesses over the last decades. Seasoned professional with a global perspective, spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and a diverse industry background across EPC, Defense, manufacturing, automotive, and life sciences industries.
A firm believer in the principles of doing well by doing good, he won his two awards as the IT Executive of 2014-2015 and 2016-2017 in Europe. He is a highly regarded global thought leader in the IT and cloud software industries and is an active investor/advisor for emerging companies. He is known as a leader who builds and motivates world class teams, champions diversity, and exudes a deep passion for how technology can transform the workplace and empower individuals.
Dr. Werner Breuers completed his studies in chemistry at the RWTH Aachen University with a doctorate. He began his professional career in 1989 as a chemist at Hoechst AG in Frankfurt in the research and development department.
After managerial positions at Hoechst AG, Dr. Breuers took over management of the license and catalyst business at the polyethylene manufacturer Elenac GmbH in Kehl in 1999, which became part of the Basell group a year later. As a member of Basell’s Executive management team, he headed the global Technology Business division based in Milan and most recently served as President of Basell Polyolefins Europe based in Amsterdam.
Dr. Breuers has also been a member of the Board of Management of LANXESS AG since May 14, 2007 and was responsible for the Performance Polymers and Advanced Intermediates business units. His responsibilities and strategic operations also include the functional areas of Global Procurement & Logistics, Innovation & Technology and Industrial & Environmental Affairs. He has been board of several other companies and has also served as trustee of RWTH Aachen University and currently advising and supportinfg the growth of MeRLIN Sourcing in Europe.
Oliver Scheffert is an experienced entrepreneur with a successful completed doctoral program in business administration and a master’s degree in International Business Studies. He held management positions at Microsoft for nearly 13 years, receiving prestigious awards for exceptional leadership and results like the Circle of Excellence Platinum Award. Notably, Oliver led the ISV business unit in Germany to a billion-dollar revenue stream.
He later served as the General Manager/Managing Director at Aparavi Software Europe GmbH and recently founded CNSLT Partners GmbH, a strategy and management consultancy, leveraging his extensive specialist knowledge to help IT companies achieve lasting success.
