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Johnson & Johnson
Founded : 1886 CEO : Alex Gorsky
Starting out as a “ simple partnership among three forward-thinking siblings ,” Johnson & Johnson ( J & J ) sits today as one of the largest healthcare companies in the world . Leading the life science industry , the company ’ s leadership , operational strength and innovative expertise has helped it to not only navigate the challenges of COVID-19 but rapidly scale its operations to manufacture an effective vaccine against the virus .
Ways in Which J & J Helped Navigate the Pandemic : Leveraging its manufacturing network , J & J ’ s medical device company - Ethicon - in partnership with Prisma Health , used 3D printing to make and distribute VESper™ Ventilator Expansion Splitter at no cost going from concert to launch in 10 days . Repurposing its supply chain , J & J converted its manufacturing lines around the world to produce hand sanitiser , donating its products to health and community service workers . When demand for Tylenol doubled in certain markets , J & J ramped up its production of critical medications , running sites 24 / 7 to produce and ship at all times .
“ In the wake of COVID-
19 , it ' s organisations with the strongest supply chains that have been able to ensure people around the world continue to receive access to the products they need to stay safe and healthy ”
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