How Solventum is Building a Digital-First Medical Enterprise with Akeneo

Join Becky Flanders, PIM Product Owner at Solventum, as she shares an inside look at how the newly independent company (spun off from 3M) is transforming digital operations across its global business lines. From surgical tools to dental products and purification systems, Solventum operates in 73 countries and manages a complex product ecosystem that spans eCommerce, retail, and distributor networks. Becky unpacks the challenges of maintaining accurate, regulated product data in the medical space and how their centralized digital operations team ensures consistency across diverse markets and channels.

In this conversation, Becky also discusses the cultural and operational shifts that come with breaking away from a large parent company and how Solventum is using Product Information Management (PIM) as a cornerstone for innovation and compliance. Whether you’re in healthcare, digital commerce, or enterprise operations, this video offers a compelling story about how structured product data can drive agility and customer trust in a highly regulated industry.

Key Takeaways:
– A centralized digital operations team manages product information updates across the company.
– Accurate and compliant product data is crucial due to the highly regulated nature of the medical industry.
– Solventum uses PIM to streamline operations, support e-commerce growth, and maintain brand integrity.