Dell Case Analysis 1. Perform a STEEP analysis to understand the general environment facing Dell? Social: Dell’s social effect is determined by the regions they operate in (Europe‚ North and South America‚ The Middle East‚ Asia and Africa). Their specific accounts vary from region to region. The one thing these markets have in common is that the globule trend is moving towards mobile computing. Technology: Dell needs to create a new image for their product. They need to harness the
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Corporate Strategy The economic activities performed by Dell encompass the development‚ manufacturing‚ sale and support of personal computers and computer-related products. Since its foundation‚ the company has been based on the Direct Model‚ i.e. Dell has always tried and managed to create direct relationships with its customers‚ by selling products directly and without the participation of intermediaries. The sale has always taken place through a telephone service or via the Internet. In order
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Dell (DELL) Analysis – At the close of ’07 (results reported in January of ’08)‚ Dell had an outstanding ROE of 76.97%; however things started to change in ’08-‘09 when ROE dropped down to 58.02%. This was caused by a decrease in Net Income which reduced the profit margin‚ as well as a decrease in Total Assets which reduced the equity multiplier. Due to further decrease in Net Income (58% decline) in ’09‚ the profit margin was cut in half. At the same time the sales decreased from $61‚101 to
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Porters Five Forces – Competitor Analysis Michael Porter’s five forces model is used to explore the competitive environment in which a product or company operates. In this case it will explore the competitive environment of Dell and the Tab Streak. The Five Forces Analysis looks at five key areas: | New Entrants | | Suppliers | Industry competitors and extent of rivalry | Buyers | | Substitutes | | Threat of New Entrants The computer industry is a highly competitive one with
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DELL Company Background DELL is a multinational information technology corporation based in Round Rock‚ Texas‚ United States‚ that develops‚ sells and supports computers and related products and services. Bearing the name of its founder‚ Michael Dell‚ the company is one of the largest technological corporations in the world‚ employing more than 96‚000 people worldwide. Dell had 46‚000 employees as of Jan. 30. About 22‚200 of those‚ or 48.3 percent‚ were in the United States‚ while 23‚800 people
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The first section of the case study explores Dell’s use of direct channels and Compaq’s use of indirect channels in Canada. We will see how Dell uses the direct model to easily allow the customization of computers for consumers‚ and how the direct model allows Dell to operate with very little inventory through the use of a just-in-time inventory system. Compaq uses indirect channels to utilize the ability of its wholesalers to efficiently move its computers from its manufacturing plant to retailers
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Does McDonalds have a competitive advantage over other fast food restaurants? If so‚ why? Introduction The aim of this enquiry is to investigate whether McDonalds outlets have a competitive advantage over other fast food stores‚ in particular Burger King restaurants. If this is true then I will evaluate what their competitive advantages are and how exactly they help McDonalds to achieve their success. To aid me with my investigation I will carry out two forms of research. My primary research will
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improved is also to be discussed. Justification Dell India‚ has recently become the market leader in the PC market in India. We feel that this is a result of Dell India being successful in attracting new customers and retaining current customers. As market leaders Dell will now have to focus even more on these factors to preserve its position. Hypothesis Development The following are the hypotheses that have been developed to determine the reasons why Dell has become market leader in India: Hypothesis
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Brief Outline This case is regarding Dell computers financial status in the period from 1991 to 1995. In this analysis we intend to highlight the various issues related to working capital experienced by the company. What makes this case interesting is the turnaround of Dell’s financial structure which in turn led to its recovery from seemingly major liquidity issues. To give a brief outline‚ this study enlightens one on how a fast growing company can get into trouble due to mismanagement of cash
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