Ottobock embarked on an IT digital transformation initiative, with a product lifecycle management (PLM) strategy being at the forefront. As part of this effort, it underwent an assessment that looked at their current business landscape in R&D and identified key areas to strengthen the organization. Ottobock had been managing documents and data in a several different systems, with most processes being document based – whether that be physical paper documents or documents stored in several shared databases. Ottobock was looking for a more sustainable way to move forward by eliminating manual processes, transforming non-digital data, and breaking down both data and organizational silos.
The Aras platform will provide full lifecycle traceability, strong data integrity, and overall increased operational efficiency. By basing its digital transformation strategy on an open platform, Ottobock can make decisions throughout every aspect of the product lifecycle and improve communication and collaboration across the enterprise – resulting in the development of better products with a shorter time to market.
Design History Files (DHF) and Device Master Records (DMR) are key factors to ensuring strong design control traceability and reduced compliance risk. Aras’ partner Minerva played a significant role in the selection with its industry trusted, out-of-the-box medical device templates for both DHF and DMR. A second Aras partner, XPLM, leveraged their expertise integrating application, processes, data and information to enable seamless cross-domain system integrations.
“At Ottobock, we work hard every day to improve the quality of life of our patients and users. To achieve this goal now and in the future, our focus is on innovation and outstanding technology,” said Erik Albrecht-Laatsch, Director Engineering at Ottobock. “The Aras platform provides us with a resilient way forward by migrating our data and processes into one central system, allowing us to accelerate product innovation and growth.”
“Ottobock develops solutions and strategies that help people master the challenges of everyday life,” said Andreas Mueller, SVP European Operations at Aras. “By selecting the Aras platform, they now have a foundation that allows them to continuously build upon to be prepared for the future as their business initiatives evolve and become more complex.”
