Pharma companies need inventory systems that meet 21 CFR Part 11 standards, offering secure records, audit trails, electronic signatures, and validated performance. Essential features include shelf-life tracking, lot genealogy, audit history, and built-in validation documentation. Flexible integration, user-friendly design, and quick deployment (around three months) reduce manual work, improve data accuracy, simplify compliance audits, and lower regulatory risks while ensuring reliable, compliant operations in pharmaceutical manufacturing.