The Bayer Group is introducing a new operating model called “Dynamic Shared Ownership” (DSO) worldwide, which will reduce hierarchies, eliminate bureaucracy, streamline structures and accelerate d .
CEO Bill Anderson said despite prior cost-cutting measures, Bayer still has too many layers of management and bureaucracy. A new restructuring will come with layoffs but the corporate shakeup plan does not yet include a separation of Bayer’s business units.