SmartFormulate, developed by LTIMindtree, is a generative AI-powered platform built on Microsoft Azure that transforms how life sciences organizations discover, analyze, and recommend raw materials. It enables real-time insights from siloed enterprise data using intelligent clustering and knowledge graph visualizations. SmartFormulate empowers R&D teams to accelerate product innovation, improve data visibility, and make informed, data-driven decisions.
Problem Statement
Life science product formulators and scientists face several challenges in product design and development:
Linear data visualization limits lifecycle tracking of raw materials and formulations.
Siloed data points and nonlinear relationships make it difficult to understand hierarchical correlations.
Lack of predictive insights hinders proactive formulation optimization and regulatory compliance.
Solution
SmartFormulate addresses these challenges by offering:
Real-time insight generation from fragmented enterprise data.
Hierarchical clustering and knowledge graph visualizations to uncover hidden relationships.
Material recommendation engine to suggest alternatives based on data-driven insights.
Azure-native scalability and security, ensuring enterprise-grade performance and compliance.
Key Benefits
Real-Time Insight Generation: Breaks down data silos for immediate, actionable intelligence.
Hierarchical Clustering: Visual knowledge graphs reveal hidden relationships and groupings.
Material Recommendation Engine: Optimizes supply chain and resource planning.
R&D Acceleration: Enhances visibility across functional and regulatory variables.
Azure Integration: Leverages Microsoft Azure’s AI, data, and security services for scalability and compliance.
Target personas
R&D Teams
Product Development Managers
Supply Chain Optimization Teams
Tech Stack used:
Microsoft Azure (AI, data, and infrastructure services)
Vector Database (Semantic search and clustering)
SQL Database
ASP.NET Core, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Professional Services: Azure Adoption & Extension
LTIMindtree provides comprehensive services to help customers adopt and extend Microsoft Azure through SmartFormulate:
Getting Started with Azure:
Azure environment setup and onboarding
Data ingestion using Azure Data Factory from LIMS, ERP, and legacy systems
Custom configuration aligned with R&D workflows and compliance needs
Extending Azure Usage:
Advanced customization using Azure AI, ML, and analytics services
Scalable architecture optimization using Azure Kubernetes Service and Azure Monitor
Ongoing support, performance tuning, and continuous improvement leveraging Azure DevOps and Azure Security Center
Engagement Scope: 6-Week Proof of Concept
During this 6-week engagement, LTIMindtree will:
Assess customer data landscape and Azure readiness
Deploy SmartFormulate in a secure Azure environment
Integrate sample datasets and configure core features
Demonstrate key capabilities including clustering, recommendations, and visualizations
Optimize performance and scalability using Azure-native tools
Deliver a final report with outcomes, recommendations, and roadmap for full-scale deployment on Azure