Medtech industry faces digital integration challenges

In the German medical technology sector, many companies are experiencing a ‘digital illusion’ where electronic processes have replaced paper, but true digital integration is lacking. Despite investments in Quality Management Systems (QMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, employees often spend significant time manually transferring data between these platforms using methods like copying and pasting.

This lack of connectivity between systems means that while information is stored electronically, it is not functionally digital. The distinction is critical for maintaining quality, compliance, and operational efficiency, as true digital transformation requires systems that connect information rather than just storing it.