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Mastering ERP Consolidation: Valuable Lessons from Zimmer Biomet’s Transition from Multiple Legacy ERP Deployments to a Unified JD Edwards Instance

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050239

Zimmer Biomet, a global leader in medical device manufacturing, faced the challenge of managing complex operations across multiple legacy ERP deployments which included JD Edwards (JDE), Infor XA, and NetSuite. The fragmented systems resulted in process inefficiencies, data silos, and challenges in scaling operations globally. To address these issues, Zimmer Biomet initiated a comprehensive transformation journey to consolidate its ERP landscape with a single JD Edwards platform. This strategic unification has streamlined supply chain management, improved production planning accuracy, enhanced inventory visibility, and introduced robust financial management capabilities – thus bringing unmatched operational agility across its global footprint.

In this session, we will discover how Zimmer Biomet overcame the complexities of ERP consolidation and leveraged JDE capabilities to drive integration and scalability. Get an insider and practitioner perspective on how to tackle challenges such as data migration, regulatory compliance, and change management across diverse business lines and manufacturing sites.

We will also look at system optimization strategies tailored for the medical device industry, and how they ensure robust performance and regulatory adherence. In addition, we will see how ERP modernization can help businesses drive coveted outcomes across the entire span of business operations. Learn from Zimmer Biomet’s transformation journey and explore best practices, lessons learned, and actionable strategies that are invaluable to drive every ERP transformation program to success.

This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA

Speaker: Govindaraj Shanmugam, Zimmer, Inc.

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