Case studies
| Amcor Fibre Packaging | |
|---|---|
| Case number | 331 |
| Year | 1995 |
| Discipline | Information Technology Management |
| Pages | 28; Summary/Questions 2 pages |
| Authors | Broadbent M, Butler C |
| Affiliation | Melbourne Business School |
| Subject | Information Technology Management International Business Manufacturing |
Amcor Fibre Packaging (AFP) is one of the largest corrugated fibre ckaging businesses in the world, with 70 manufacturing sites and istribution centres in 10 countries. AFP's businesses in different parts of the world deal with different types of customers and markets nd different local needs and expectations. AFP's management is ecentralised in a firm which values both local independent business perations and a strong and shared sense of corporate commitment. This case examines the use of information technology (IT) amongst AFP's businesses. AFP has a variety of information systems operating in its plants around the world which operate independently. There are some opportunities to share information and expertise. AFP's New Zealand operations include a software company, Kiwiplan, which has developed an integrated suite of packages for managing corrugated boxmaking operations, including sales/order processing and management reporting. this case illustrates the different types of roles IT can play in a manufacturing business depending on the strategy of the business and its local situation in different markets
