Revised Task Distribution:

1. Executive Summary & Conclusion:

- Ankit: - Draft initial content for the Executive Summary and Conclusion. - Review all sections for coherence and consistency.

- Consolidate input from all members into the final report.

- Coordinate and oversee the final report submission process.

- All Members: - Provide feedback on the Executive Summary and Conclusion drafts.

- Suggest improvements based on individual sections.

2.Business ecosystem and problem

1. Ankit:

- Provide a general overview of the business ecosystem, explaining the global structure of Kudos, its operations in multiple countries, and how it functions as a multinational hardware and IT services provider.

2. Bipul:

- Focus on the internal business processes, including manufacturing, service delivery, and sales. Highlight the challenges with regional disparities in these processes and the lack of standardization.

3. Nitesh:

- Discuss the IT-related problems, such as disconnected systems (CRM and Billing), reliance on legacy infrastructure, and how these issues impact operational efficiency and customer service.

4. Albin:

- Describe the global supply chain and logistics ecosystem and identify challenges like inconsistent regional order management systems and siloed operations between different branches.

5. Prajwol:

- Summarize the external business environment that Kudos operates in, including competition, market demands, and regulatory challenges. Discuss how these external factors exacerbate the pressing internal issues.

This division ensures each member contributes a key aspect of the business ecosystem and pressing problems encountered by Kudos.

3. Strategic Alignment Model by Henderson and Venkatraman (1993) in the context of Kudos:

1. Ankit:

- Draft the section explaining the Strategic Alignment Model (SAM) framework, focusing on its core components and why it is critical for business-IT alignment.

2. Bipul:

- Focus on how the SAM model applies to Kudos, specifically addressing how IT misalignment (such as CRM and Billing system integration issues) can be managed using this model.

3. Nitesh:

- Explain the business and IT gap at Kudos, highlighting the challenges of regional silos, legacy systems, and operational inefficiencies, and how SAM can help manage and close this gap.

4. Albin:

- Discuss the relevance of SAM for managing change within Kudos, focusing on how it can make IT processes more manageable and aligned with business strategy.

5. Prajwol:

- Develop and design the slides for the Strategic Alignment Model section and ensure the content visually supports the discussion points.

4. TOGAF Model Section:

Ankit:

Research and outline the key principles of the TOGAF framework and its relevance to business-IT alignment at Kudos.

Provide initial guidance on how TOGAF's architecture development cycle (ADM) can be applied.

Bipul:

Draft the section on application of the TOGAF model specifically for the Melbourne branch.

Focus on how TOGAF can address CRM and Billing system integration and legacy system modernization.

Nitesh:

Explain how TOGAF can help in aligning Kudos's global IT strategy with business objectives, particularly in standardizing systems and processes across branches.

Review and integrate contributions from other members into the overall TOGAF application section.

Albin:

Research and draft the section on how TOGAF addresses scalability and provides a layered architecture, focusing on IT infrastructure modernization.

Assist with refining and organizing the content for clarity.

Prajwol:

Focus on the roadmap for implementing TOGAF, including a timeline and key milestones.

Develop and design the slides for the TOGAF model section and ensure alignment with the written content.

5. Business Benefits of applying the TOGAF model for Kudos:

1. Ankit:

- Focus on drafting the section that explains the operational efficiency benefits, such as automation, reduced manual work, and improved system integration.

2. Bipul:

- Cover the financial benefits, including cost savings through improved processes, reduction in errors, and scalability of the IT infrastructure.

3. Nitesh:

- Discuss the strategic benefits, such as aligning IT with long-term business goals, improved decision-making, and enhanced competitiveness in the global market.

4. Albin:

- Explore the customer experience benefits, detailing how integrated and real-time systems improve customer satisfaction, reduce response times, and enhance service delivery.

5. Prajwol:

- Draft the section on the scalability and future-proofing benefits, focusing on how the TOGAF model helps Kudos adapt to future business and technology needs.

6.Ideal Layered View of a Potential Solution and Solution Roadmap for the Melbourne branch:

Ankit:

Draft the overview of the solution roadmap, explaining the key phases and milestones to modernize the IT infrastructure and align with business needs. Include a high-level timeline for implementation.

Bipul:

Focus on the data and application layer in the layered solution view. Explain how the CRM and Billing systems will be integrated and how legacy systems can be replaced with modern, scalable solutions.

Nitesh:

Describe the infrastructure layer, including the migration from legacy servers to cloud-based infrastructure. Explain how this improves scalability, security, and performance for the Melbourne branch.

Albin:

Address the business process layer, detailing how standardizing processes across regions, improving order management, and automating workflows will improve operational efficiency.

Prajwol:

Develop the presentation slides and visuals for the layered view of the solution, ensuring that each layer (business, application, data, infrastructure) is clearly represented. Include feedback from other team members to ensure alignment with the overall solution.

Section 2

- Design related presentation slides.

- Nitesh: - Review and provide feedback on Prajwol's draft. - Ensure alignment with other sections.

- Albin: - Assist with research and data gathering for these sections. - Help with drafting and refining slides.

- Bipul: - Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement on the drafts and slides.

6. Overall Review & Final Report Submission: -

Ankit: - Compile all sections into a cohesive final report.

- Conduct a final review for consistency, clarity, and adherence to the rubric.

- Oversee the final submission of the report and presentation.

- All Members: - Participate in the final review meeting.

- Provide feedback and make necessary revisions.

- Assist in preparing and rehearsing the final presentation.

Timeline:

- Week 8: - Begin research and resource gathering. - Hold an initial meeting to assign tasks and set expectations. - Start drafting individual sections and slides.

- Week 9: - Continue working on sections and slides. - Hold regular check-ins to mon

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