STUDY ANALYSIS DELL INC.: TIME TO DISCARD DIRECT SELLING MODEL? Contents 1. Abstract 2. Introduction 3. Methodology 4. Results / Findings 5. Strengths / Weaknesses / Analysis 6. Recommendations / Conclusion Appendices: Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Abstract Dell is a multinational computer company which managed to stay in the first place of computer system sales for over a decade. Its strong and revolutionized strategy of direct selling computers to the customers
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MacBook VS Dell Inspiron Why MacBook is better than Dell Notebook? There’s a lot of rumors said that MacBook is better because they are expensive compare to Dell Inspiron notebook.Actually‚ its not like that. Basically‚ it’s depends on the buyers because MacBook and Dell Inspiron notebook are designed for different function and purposes. It has a lot of different from many aspects such as graphic‚ processor‚ application‚ security measurement‚ price‚ physical appearance‚ and specific target
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Describe the balance scorecard approach to performance measurement. The Balanced Scorecard is a framework firms can use to verify that they have established strategic and financial controls to assess their performance. This technique is most appropriate for use when dealing with business-level strategies. Many firms jeopardized their future performance by overemphasizing on financial controls rather than strategic controls. Thus‚ the balanced scorecard should be use to balance these two
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From: XXXXX To: XXXXX Subject: Ford Motor Company vs. Dell Computer Corp: Supply Chain Strategy Date: March 17‚ 2007 Summary: As per our meeting earlier this week‚ here is the information you requested regarding the supply chain strategy of the Ford Motor Company. I have also included a quick comparison to the strategy used by Dell Computers in attaining my final recommendation. Ford ’s Dilemma: The director of supply chain systems at Ford has two options to consider before implementing
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Financial Analysis of Dell Inc. ABOUT DELL Dell Inc. is a multinational information technology corporation‚ which is based in Round Rock‚ Texas. It manufactures‚ sells‚ and supports computers and other technological products and services‚ such as servers‚ data storage devices‚ software‚ televisions‚ cameras‚ printers‚ and MP3 players. The most known mergers and acquisitions include Alienware of 2006‚ Perot Systems in 2009 and Force 10 Networks‚ earlier this year. Dell is one of the largest technological
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use of leverage. In contrast‚ Dell’s debt to equity ratio is much higher than HP’s debt to equity ratio. This means HP’s returns to investor are more solid than Dell. P/E ratio (weakness) The stock market is pessimistic about Dell’s future earning ability. This is due to the recession in 2008. Dell’s major business is selling computer and accessories‚ in the recession consumer tends to spend money on life essential goods such as food and gasoline. Dell’s P/E ratio is ranged from 70.7 in 1999 and
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Running head: DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION Improving the Dell Computer Corporation Heather Mueller Corporate Communications Section One Improving the Dell Computer Corporation The key issues presented in the “Dell Computer Corporation” case study is that Dell needs to align its’ identity with its’ image‚ and stop relying heavily on technology (Dell Case Study P. 58). Increased dependence on technology‚ along with a gap between image and identity‚ can cause complications
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TABLE OF CONTENT NO | CONTENT | PAGE NO | 1 | Introduction | 4 | 2 | Pull model of supply chain at dell | 5 | 3 | Procurement practices at dell. | 6 | 4 | Improving logistics & purchase practices in an organization | 7 | 5 | Effective usages of it at dell. | 8 | 6 | Air transportation at dell | 9 | 7 | Conclusion | 11 | 8 | Reference | 12 | INTRODUCTION Dell is also committed to a culture of environmental sustainability and responsibility. They continually reduce Dell’s
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and the convenience of not leaving my home and having the PC shipped directly to my door. When purchasing my computer I viewed the cons of purchasing direct being not able to have a knowledgeable sales person to help you incase you had a question‚ not being able to compare competing products side-by-side‚ and not being able to interact with the product. The advantages of purchasing a computer through a retailer would include being able to use the PC‚ compare them‚ find one that meets my needs‚ and
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team believes so. Dell market structure is monopolistic competition. Why? This is because Dell has many competitors such as Toshiba‚ Acer‚ Sony‚ Lenovo‚ Asus‚ Hp‚ Apple‚ and Sharp .The existence of these firms makes Dell not the only single computers firm in the market. This have let Dell met the conditions which is many sellers in monopolistic competition. Thus‚ Dell pricing decisions will not affect the market outcome. Even though there are many firms selling computer products‚ but‚ each
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