An implementation on the multinational Datwyler Group - Business Management Assignment

Internal Code: MAS3154

Business Management Assignment:

The Datwyler Group is a multinational niche supplier focused on industrial components. Founded in Switzerland, Datwyler evolved into a strong growing global player with 50 subsidiaries operating in 100 countries. Datwyler operates in the automotive, pharmaceutical and civil engineering industries and is organized into two divisions. The division Technical Components is a service-oriented distributor of IT and engineering components. The division Datwyler Seal-ing Solutions (DSS) produces sealing solutions for the pharmaceutical, automotive and civil engineering branch. Datwyler’s business model is based on converting raw materials into valuable products of high quality. The global strategy focuses on niche markets with growth potential, differentiation opportunities and high entry barriers. In 2012 Datwyler acquired the sealing division of its competitor PDT and was faced with the integration of that company into its organisation (Datwyler 2012, Datwyler 2013, Datwyler 2013a, Datwyler 2013b, Datwyler 2013c, Datwyler 2013d). Questions: 1) Identify how the classic themes of informatics relate to various technologies within an organisation. 2) Demonstrate an awareness of how the identified technologies fit into the goals of the organisation