Introduction: 1) In July 1996, Dell Computer had launched its online website, www.dell.com 2) Dell also developed Premier Pages, online interfaces with its key corporate accounts.
Story of Dell: * In 1985, Dell shifted it’s company’s focus to assembling its own brand of PCS & business grew dramatically with $70 million(Rs.364 crores) in sales at the end of the 1985. * Dell’s success continued through 1992, until in 1993, it faced an operating loss for 1st time. * Dell’s product line evolved with PC market. * Dell came with Inspiron line & introduced its PC\LAN product the power edge in 1996 & workstations in 1997. * To lower the costs of ownership, Dell also worked with its customers on proper software management practices. * Throughout its remarkable history, Dell’s sales were to large corporate accounts, educational institutions, medium and small business.
The Dell Direct Model: * Dell Direct Model was a very efficient “made-to-made order” high velocity, low cost distribution system & products & services targeted at specific market segments. * Dell serviced North American market from its 2 plants in Austin, Texas. * Dell process became a model of efficiency for the industry. * Dell also introduced concept of build-to-order in PC industry.
Dell Customer: * Dell broadly segmented its customer as either “Transactional” or “Relationship”. * 40% being relationship & 30% being transactional. * Transactional customers were individuals or business, who bought from a variety of vendors over time. * Dell’s main competitors in this segment were companies such as Gateway 2000 & Micron Electronics. * Relationship customers were a key component in Dell’s success story.
Dell Sales force: * Dell organised its business into 4 regions, the Americas, Europe, Japan & Asia, with a president within each region. * In America, Dell sold its