Stryker relies on the Natuvion DCS for its move to SAP S/4HANA

As a global leader in medical technology, Stryker faces unique challenges—particularly when it comes to data quality and strict regulatory requirements. High-quality data is essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices and services.

Faulty or incomplete data could lead to serious consequences for patient care and regulatory compliance. 

Transformation at Stryker: migrating to SAP S/4HANA with DCS Migrate

The Stryker Release 7 transformation project is a comprehensive initiative designed to modernize and optimize the company’s digital infrastructure. Stryker aims to consolidate data from multiple source systems (SAP and non-SAP) into a unified SAP S/4HANA environment, along with additional target systems. The company is using DCS Migrate to ensure a smooth and efficient transformation. 

Delivery Model to SAP with DCS Migrate

The transformation initiative began with the need to replace outdated systems and secure data integrity. The project's core requirements include consolidating data from various source systems, implementing a new SAP S/4HANA system, and minimizing business disruption throughout the migration. 

How is Stryker ensuring data quality during the system transition? 

Two central aspects of the transformation project are validation and reporting across all phases of the transition. These processes are especially critical for a health-technology company like Stryker, as they ensure the highest possible level of data quality throughout the entire project.

Validation involves checking data integrity before, during, and after the migration to ensure that no data is lost or altered. Reporting provides transparency into project progress and helps identify and resolve potential issues early on.

ONE Transformation Platform – with End-to-End Audit Trail

DCS Migrate was selected as the best-fit solution for the Stryker Release 7 project because it provides a full extract–transform–load (ETL) platform specifically engineered for large data volumes. DCS Migrate automates many of the labor-intensive and complex tasks associated with data migration, ensuring that data integrity and quality are preserved throughout the process while keeping runtimes to a minimum.

In addition, the Natuvion Data Conversion Suite offers integrated data quality management capabilities that support validation and reporting, ensuring the highest standards of data quality.

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, offering innovative products and services across MedSurg, Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics. Headquartered in Portage, Michigan, the company employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. Stryker is known for its continuous innovation and is committed to improving healthcare through advanced technologies and solutions.