Accelerating Software Quality with End-to-End Test Automation

Cardinal Health, a leading healthcare provider, needed faster, more reliable testing across critical processes. Manual methods couldn’t keep pace with Agile/Lean demands, impacting software quality and slowing the realization of technology investments.

Learn how Cardinal Health leveraged Worksoft’s test automation solutions to overcome these obstacles and achieve:

• Achieved 89% regression test coverage in 5 months
• Reduced automation maintenance by 40%
• Reduced regression test execution time by 60%
• Enabled complete, unattended tests nightly

CHALLENGES

Cardinal Health needed to improve test coverage across its diverse business units while keeping pace with Agile and Lean development methodologies. Key challenges included:

• Slow, Resource-Intensive Manual Testing – Manual processes were time-consuming and introduced risks due to human error.
• Lack of Sufficient Test Coverage – Ensuring comprehensive validation across complex systems, including SAP, SFDC, e-commerce, and warehouse management applications.
• Scaling Testing for Agile & Lean Adoption – The shift to Agile required faster, more reliable testing cycles to support continuous software releases.

SOLUTION

Cardinal Health implemented Worksoft’s automation platform, including Certify and Execution Manager, to streamline testing efforts. This approach enabled:

• End-to-End Test Automation – Automating regression and functional testing across key enterprise applications.
• Accelerated Project Timelines – Reducing the time required for software validation while improving test accuracy.
• Scalable & Maintainable Testing – Worksoft’s automation reduced maintenance overhead, allowing for greater efficiency.
• Unattended Nightly Testing – Continuous, hands-free testing that validated critical processes overnight.

RESULTS

By leveraging Worksoft automation, Cardinal Health improved efficiency, accelerated time-to-market, and enhanced software quality while reducing testing effort.

• 89% Regression Test Coverage in 5 Months – Achieved near-complete validation across business-critical applications.
• 40% Reduction in Automation Maintenance – Simplified test upkeep, freeing resources for innovation.
• 60% Reduction in Regression Test Execution Time – Faster, more efficient testing cycles supporting Agile development.
• Enabled Complete, Unattended Nightly Tests – Increased confidence in software releases with automated overnight validation.