Customer proximity is the key

摘要

Despite the victory of the PC in the battle for domination of the world computer market, it hasn't all been uninterrupted growth and success for companies in this sector. Take the example of MTF Schweiz AG in Switzerland. The computer system house was founded in 1983 - the same year in which IBM entered the Swiss market. Rapid growth and continuous success led to foreign interest and floatation plans. These foundered in the IT sector crash in 2001. In July of last year a management buyout returned the group to its proven and successful original structure.