Reengineering & Restructuring at Canon


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This case study was compiled from published sources, and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion. It is not intended to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. Nor is it a primary information source.

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Themes

Corporate Restructuring
Case Length : 19 Pages
Period : 1990 - 2003
Organization : Canon Inc
Pub Date : 2004
Teaching Note : Available
Countries : Japan
Industry : Office Equipment

Abstract:

In the mid-1990s Canon, Japan's leading camera and photocopier manufacturer undertook reengineering and restructuring of its business processes.

The case brings out the various strategies employed by the company in its process of reengineering and restructuring, and the benefits of these programs.

Canon's reengineering efforts were divided into two phases. The case discusses in detail the reengineering strategies of the company under each phase. The case also discusses the future prospects of the company.

Issues:

» Understand why organizations opt for reengineering and restructuring

» Understand and appreciate the intricacies of restructuring and reengineering processes

» Understand the differences between reengineering and restructuring

Contents:

  Page No.
The Rising Sun 1
Background Note 1
Canon Under Fujio Mitarai 5
Excellent Global Corporation - Phase I 6
Excellent Global Corporation - Phase II 10
Future Prospects 13
Exhibits 15

Keywords:

Canon, Japan, leading, camera, photocopier, manufacturer, undertook, reengineering, restructuring, business processes, strategies, employed, phases, future prospects

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