Case Study: DuPuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson company, achieves smarter medical device scheduling with PlanetTogether

DuPuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson Company - Customer Case Study

DuPuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson company, faced the challenge of scheduling highly complex medical device production using paper, spreadsheets, and whiteboards. With thousands of products, hundreds of steps per product, and constant rescheduling needs, the team needed a better way to manage demand, inventory, and production priorities. They selected PlanetTogether APS to replace their low-tech planning process and integrate with their manufacturing systems.

PlanetTogether implemented a user-friendly APS solution with direct ERP integration and strong what-if analysis capabilities. The result was a fast, seamless rollout that enabled a build-to-order lean manufacturing model, eliminated 250 forecast-driven production orders in less than 60 days, and reduced inventory overhead by about 15% and overtime labor costs by about 20%. PlanetTogether also improved scheduling accuracy across labor, equipment, tools, and materials, helping the company deliver more reliably.

DuPuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson Company

BRUCE HAYS

Director of Manufacturing