Orthofix transforms product innovation with Hitachi Digital Services and Oracle PLM Cloud
Case Study

Orthofix transforms product innovation with Hitachi Digital Services and Oracle PLM Cloud

Creating a unified, collaborative, and automated platform for product lifecycle management
Challenge

Orthofix, a leading global provider of orthopedic medical devices, faced operational inefficiencies due to outdated and inefficient processes across multiple business units. Key challenges included data silos, manual error-prone processes, lack of automation, data quality and compliance risks, and limited operational insights. These obstacles slowed product innovation and added operational overhead, particularly with on-premise systems requiring costly maintenance.

Solution

Hitachi Digital Services successfully implemented Oracle Fusion Product Development and Quality Cloud across all business units at Orthofix. The project included:

 

  • SaaS-Based Cloud Transformation: Migrated from multiple legacy systems to a unified, scalable cloud solution for seamless operations.
  • Automated Quality Management Workflows: Designed and implemented 10 complex quality issue workflows using Oracle Application Composer.
  • Enhanced Product Rules & Data Standardization: Established structured product rules mirroring existing Agile PLM processes, minimizing training efforts for employees.
  • Advanced Data Integrations: Deployed 2 complex integration solutions using SCMnet™, connecting Oracle PD Cloud with Oracle EBS and Oracle EBS with Oracle PQ Cloud for real-time data synchronization.
  • Comprehensive Reporting & Insights: Developed complex quality and product development reports, equipping stakeholders with real-time business intelligence.
Result

The project enabled Orthofix to achieve operational excellence and scale its product innovation, positioning the company for future growth.

  • Eliminated data silos and ensured a single source of truth for product information
  • Reduced manual efforts and errors through automation and streamlined workflows
  • Enhanced decision-making with real-time product insights and advanced reporting
  • Ensured compliance and improved data integrity with structured validation processes
  • Accelerated time-to-market by enabling seamless product innovation and commercialization

 

Orthofix recognized Hitachi Digital Services’ deep expertise, seamless execution, and commitment to driving digital transformation.

Key benefits include:

Reduced manual effort, real-time business intelligence

Scaled innovation across operations

Background
“Implementing Oracle Fusion PD and Quality modules has empowered us to consolidate multiple in-house systems into a unified platform. This integration establishes a harmonized change management system, standardized quality processes, and consistent global metric reporting across all Business Units, resulting in reduced maintenance, training, and operational costs while streamlining reporting and quality metrics across all locations.”
Stephen J. Morrison, Vice President, Enterprise Applications, Global Information Services, Orthofix