Synthes 1. The case mentioned that one of Synthes’ capabilities was that sister company‚ Stratec begun to manufacture bioresorbable trauma implants‚ and Synthes can outsource production of some bioresorbable plates and screws. Is Synthes going to use Stratec’s technology as well or the company is going to develop by itself? And what are the pros and cons of this partnership? Explanation: It will be cost effective if Synthes plan to outsource at Stratec and use Stratec’s plates and screws with
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CASE ANALYSIS Synthes 1. Situation Analysis: A. Nature of Demand The products in discussion are ‘bioresorbable’ internal fixation devices. These devices are surgically placed to stabilize broken bones‚ aiding in allowing the body to heal itself. Internal fixation devices in the past had been made of stainless steel or titanium‚ but with problems resulting from those permanent devices‚ an innovative approach is being considered. Bioresorbable implants are a possible replacement to
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Synthes Case Out of the three main threats to the sustainability of competitive advantage i.e. imitation‚ substitution and hold-up the main threat to Synthes metallic internal fixation devices is substitution by bioresorbable implants. The main competitive advantages of Synthes are: i. R&D education and link with AO’s knowledge about internal fixation devices ii. Extensive product line iii. Most experienced sales force having close working relationship with surgeons The first two competitive advantage
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Managing Technology: Synthes’ Case Introduction Synthes is a leader maker and distributor of “internal fixation devices” and has to make a choice about a new technology (Bioresorbable implants). The main options available for the company are: 1. To continue to Ignore bioresorbables‚ focusing on well established competences (Metallic implants); 2. To Wait for other manufacturers to develop new generation technology (3rd generation) and push it to the market. Just then‚ if room for
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investigation in tissue engineering research. A number of biodegradable and bioresorbable materials‚ as well as sca!old designs‚ have been experimentally and/or clinically studied. Ideally‚ a sca!old should have the following characteristics: (i) three-dimensional and highly porous with an interconnected pore network for cell growth and #ow transport of nutrients and metabolic waste; (ii) biocompatible and bioresorbable with a controllable degradation and resorption rate to match cell/tissue growth
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degree centrality network structure above as most of the subsidiary will be using the new product. The new business promotes more growth just like the structure of the degree centrality. After the acquisition of Synthes‚ both had benefits but the subsidiary had more benefits as a share of Synthes common stock will be exchanged for $58.17 in cash and 1.7170 shares of Johnson & Johnson common stock. Johnson and Johnson have freshly acquired the Customer Healthcare unit which used to belong to Pfizer‚ is
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This material property is called osteoconductivity. Osteoconductivity is also increased by the structure of the material‚ as open pores can provide a three dimensional structure for the bone to regrow as the scaffold dissolves. The advantage of bioresorbable osteoconductive bioceramics is that once the patient is healthy there is no need for removal surgery. However their poor mechanical properties preclude them from being used in load bearing applications. The two most critical material properties
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Annual Report 2012 Caring for the world‚ one person at a time… inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. ON THE COVER: Michelle‚ an employee with the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies‚ enjoys time with her young daughter‚ Alexis‚ while grandmother‚ Jacqueline‚ looks on. Johnson & Johnson helps people all over the world care for the health and well-being of those they love‚ and to live longer‚ healthier‚ happier lives. Scan this QR code to view a digital version of
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 1 Hollie Bitler INF 103: Computer Literacy November 21‚ 2012 Instructor Tara Clark INTELLIGENCE 2 Artificial Intelligence has always been a very interesting subject to me ever since I have watched the movie A.I. by Steven Spielberg. I am going to start out by giving you the definition of Artificial Intelligence; I will then talk about the history and the people behind Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence I defined as “The capacity for
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