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What were the problems with the prior system and why?
Decentralized with no coherent strategy No consensus on the definitions of basic concepts Access and inconsistency amongst employees Increased level of customization that required centralized data flow as well as efficient data maintenance Expanding to other countries : The language barrier in the system is one where pharmaceutical language and system language might conflict No central control over the efficiency, integration, and consistency of cross-company systems and processes.
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How would you analyze Richter's major IT strategy in context of the organizational strategy
With privatization Richter faced with expansion and pressures to remain competitive :The IT systems were beneficial as they supported privatization, made financial information more reliable and saved time when publishing reports. New challenges : increased IT infrastructural cost and training requirements.
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