[pic] [pic][pic] DELL INC. Michael Dell founded Dell based on a simple concept of selling computers directly to their customers. Figure below showed Michael Dell has the founder‚ CEO and Chairman of Dell Inc.:- [pic] Figure 1: The founder‚ CEO and Chairman of Dell Inc He holds the record of being the longest tenured chief executive officer of the company. His concept eliminates retailers that consume time plus added cost. His concept also helps Dell to understand the needs
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Financial Analysis (Submitted by) Abstract The following paper aims at discussing the financial position of the American multinational corporation‚ Apple inc.‚ which designs and markets consumer electronics‚ computers and personal computers mobile communication devices‚ and portable digital music and video players‚ as well as sells various related software‚ services‚ peripherals‚ and networking solutions. Apple Inc. together with subsidiaries sells its products worldwide through its online
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shows that the current of ratio of Ford is 120 percent while the current ratio of GM is 89 percent. The current ratio measures the company’s ability to pay short term and long term obligations. As Ford has the higher current ratio over GM‚ it depicts that Ford is more capable of paying its obligations to the creditors. The quick ratio of Ford is 110 percent while GM has 73 percent. Quick ratio is an indicator of company’s short-term liquidity. As Ford has the higher quick ratio over GM‚ it shows that
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HKU575 ALI FARHOOMAND DELL: OVERCOMING ROADBLOCKS TO GROWTH You don’t get a big result if you don’t challenge people with big goals. - Kevin Rollins‚ president and CEO‚ Dell1 In spring 2005‚ Dell‚ Inc. (“Dell”)‚ the world’s largest personal computer (PC) maker‚ announced a new goal: to reach US$80 billion in annual sales by 2009. The goal was fairly ambitious for Dell‚ which at the time had revenues of about US$49 billion.2 In an effort to meet its goals‚ Dell had woven together a broad
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Brief History of Apple Macintosh The first Macintosh was the 128 K released first in 1984. Macintosh was first affordable computer to include a GUI (Graphical User Interface). It was built around the Motorola 6800 chip which was significantly faster than previous processors. It came in a small case with a black and white monitor built- in. It even came with a mouse and keyboard. Big progress from the Apple I which came out in 1976 which included only the circuit board‚ but here’s the real kicker
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capability to support the requirements of Ford and it appears that Ford and their dealers have not too much communication in obtaining the accurate forecast. Meanwhile I am also aware of its highly complex nature of auto manufacturing comparing with computer industry. It would be applicable for the customers to place order online as all their concerns are the price and specification. However with several 10 thousand dollars’ car‚ the customers would prefer to go to dealership to do test drive. Thirdly
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RAOUL MUYENZI Financial Decision Making for Managers Spring 2011-2012 Ratio and Financial Statement Analysis Benefits and Limitations. Executive Summary This paper analyzes tools used in financial analysis such as ratios. Financial ratio analysis is a judicious way for different stakeholders to use for different goals. This paper demonstrates that financial ratio analysis is an
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All Great Products Strong Business Better World Financial Contents Shareholder Information Global Overview OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS Revenues (a) Worldwide wholesale unit volumes by automotive segment (in thousands) Ford North America Ford South America Ford Europe Ford Asia Pacific Africa Volvo Total Revenues (in millions) Automotive Financial Services Total Financial Results (a) Income/(loss) before income taxes (in millions) Automotive Financial Services Total Amounts Attributable to Ford Motor
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Market Trends and Changes in Dell Computers Kim Jones University of Phoenix ECO/365 Dr. Dominic F. Minadeo September 10‚ 2009 Market Trends and Changes in Dell Computer This paper will describe market trends that Dell Computer may face in the near future. Possible changes will be identified within the following areas; market structure‚ technology‚ government regulation‚ production‚ cost structure‚ price elasticity of demand‚ competitors‚ supply and demand. This paper will also touch
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its customers. The customers are able to order goods and services at competitive prices‚ and how these items are acquired goes unnoticed. To the casual observer‚ Dell Corporation’s business is deceptively simple and operates seamlessly and effectively. For example‚ an interested customer goes onto the Internet‚ prices and orders a computer customized with a desired set of components‚ and two to three days later it is delivered right to their doorstep. Due to the seamless nature of the ordering and
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