K2M Innovates with Orases Technology
Connecting surgeons with the live-saving equipment they needK2M is a global medical device company focused on designing, developing, and commercializing innovative complex and minimally invasive spine technologies and techniques. Their products and processes are used by spine surgeons to treat some of the most difficult and challenging spinal pathologies in the world. K2M has leveraged its core competencies to create more than 350 issued and pending patents for patients suffering from degenerative spinal conditions. These technologies and techniques, in combination with a robust product pipeline, enable the company to favorably compete in the global spinal surgery market.
Client
K2MProject Name
K2M IntranetServices
The Challenge
Improving communicationIt was getting difficult for K2M employees to manage information dissemination to all of its varying departments—doctors, sales teams, and suppliers. They needed one central location where users could log in and find all the information that they might need, including product sheets, training videos, and even a place where sales team members could sign up to learn more about a specific product through videos or conferences. They would have over a thousand people throughout the world using the site at any given time, so it needed to be able to handle large influxes of users, while still being secure. Most importantly, the site needed to be as reliable as K2M’s life-saving products.
Solution
Simplifying processes for complicated equipmentOrases developed an intranet for K2M’s sales force. The intranet allows K2M to disseminate information to all of its internal audiences, without the information being published publicly. The system provides video vaults to watch informational videos on the products, conference abilities, events, and areas to sign up to learn more. A section for downloadable PDFs automatically informs users when PDFs have been updated to prevent outdated information from being passed around, an important feature when dealing with life saving medical equipment. Additionally, complex permission settings allow super users to set limitations on which users get to see which widgets, making security a key feature. The intranet also acts as a portal to K2M’s other systems, including their Client Relationship Management (CRM), Time Tracking, and Human Resources. This feature simplified formerly complicated processes and made logging in easier for users.
Results
Reliability and stabilityThe K2M intranet has proven to be an extremely reliable resource for employees, doctors, sales teams, and suppliers. Management can rest easy knowing that all information is updated and secure, and doctors can easily present all the necessary information to patients. Sales have continued to grow since the intranet was introduced, meaning more lives are being saved by K2M’s innovative products.
Users on Site
Over 1000 users
Critical Assets
Manages over 20,000 critical assets
Overall Sales
Increase of 35% in sales
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Marketing Director at NFL Foundation Logan Gerber
Orases successfully built efficiencies into our prototype and delivered a high-quality platform.See the project
VP of Communications Joseph Cephas
They’re so approachable and willing to go above and beyond.See the project
President Brad Tice, PharmD, MBA, FAPhA
They always find cutting-edge solutions, and they help bring our ideas to life.
CEO John Dumas
I don't believe that we would have been successful without our collaboration with Orases.See the project
VP of Project Management Ken Isaacson
They plug-in seamlessly to a team and can handle the full project end-to-end.See the project
President Matt Owings
They’re honorable, reputable, and easy to work with. They genuinely care about the outcome and want to do a good job.