Global prosthetics and neuro-orthotics manufacturer undergoing enterprise digital transformation
Ottobock is a century-old MedTech manufacturer with 9,300+ employees across 45 countries and 400 patient care clinics, now executing a major enterprise transformation. The tech stack reveals a manufacturing-heavy org migrating SAP infrastructure (adopting S/4HANA, Jedox) while layering in modern digital workplace tools (Teams, GitHub Copilot, SharePoint). Active projects span ERP/S/4HANA implementation, cloud transformation, and safety/audit systems — classic signals of legacy process digitization in a regulated, capital-intensive business.
Notable leadership hires: Transformation Office Head
Ottobock designs and manufactures prosthetics, orthotics, exoskeletons, and related rehabilitation equipment for patients with limited mobility. The company operates a vertically integrated model combining R&D (2,600+ patents), component manufacturing, and direct patient care through clinics and fitting centers. Revenue and scale come from both direct-to-consumer clinical channels and B2B sales to rehabilitation providers. Founded in 1919, Ottobock maintains significant R&D spend and has been a long-term partner of the Paralympics, anchoring the brand in mobility and accessibility.
Ottobock uses SAP (including SAP S/4HANA, Plant Maintenance, WM) for ERP and manufacturing operations. Salesforce handles sales and marketing cloud functions. Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Office) powers workplace collaboration. The company is actively implementing S/4HANA and adopting Jedox for analytics.
Key projects include ERP/SAP S/4HANA implementation, cloud transformation, digital workplace redesign, HR system modernization, international customer service integration, and safety management system rollout — all pointing to enterprise-wide digital and process modernization.
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