This essay consists of an introduction to the business and its functions, the previously used and currently using technologies, advantages of using technology, threats posed towards the company due to the introduction of new technology, and how Lewin’s model of change has helped the company to consistently manage changes.
Ceylon tea has been consumed globally since they produce some of the finest tea in the world and this is a family that has been involved with tea since its introduction to Sri Lanka. According to Akbartea website (1867) Tyeabally Sheikh Hebtulabhoy's grandsons- Abbas, Abid and Inayet Akbarally formed Akbar Brothers in 1969. Within 3 years Akbar Brothers succeeded in making significant breakthroughs into major tea markets in the Middle East, and elsewhere. As mentioned on Akbarbrothers corporate Website (2009) they currently export to over 91 countries. The site further explains that Akbar Brothers Limited was incorporated in 1972. With 40 years of experience in tea industry, their father retired from the Chairmanship of Hebtulabhoys & Co., to join the founders. For 14 consecutive years since 1992, Akbar Brothers Limited has been acknowledged as the biggest Sri Lankan tea exporter.
According to Akbarbrothers Corporate Website (2009) "Akbar" became the flagship brand of finest Ceylon tea from Sri Lanka and received the prestigious “lion” logo. As to Akbarbrothers Website (2009) every second, over 300 cups of Akbar tea are consumed over the world. And the Website also states that 4% of the contribution towards the Sri Lankan GDP is by Akbar brothers. “Akbar brothers consist of over 700,000 sq. feet of commercial office and warehousing space and they are strategically located in close proximity. They are now dealing with hydro and wind power generation, pharmaceutical equipment, etc.”(Akbarbrothers, 2009)
According to Akbarbrothers (2009) State of the art machinery from Germany, Italy and Japan handle the fully automated