1|Page Dell ’s Direct Business Model Dell ’s Direct Business Model Presented by Riti Behal – FT 14459 Gagan Dawar – FT 14221 Vaibhav Agarwal – FT 14276 Great Lakes Institute of Management‚ Chennai Riti Behal‚ Gagan Dawar‚ Vaibhav Agarwal 2|Page Dell ’s Direct Business Model Describe the “Direct Business Model” The direct model has become the backbone of our company and the greatest tool in its growth. – Michael Dell. Dell ’s direct business model bypasses the dealer in the supply chain
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Table of contents Case comprehension p. 2 Situation analysis p. 2 Diagnosis p. 4 Alternative choices p. 5 Predicting outcome p. 5 Choice p. 7 Solution outline p. 8 Case comprehension Dell Computer Corporation was founded in 1984 by Michel Dell‚ as a result of a growing demand for his pre-formatted hard-disks and upgraded IBM-compatibles. Within a year‚ Dell introduces its first own-design computer system and in 1989‚ the company introduces its first laptop. The first
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context The year 1999 will be used as the base year for Dell Computer Corporation to resolve the challenges they are facing. II. Point of View The point of view of Mr. Keith Maxwell‚ Senior Vice President for Worldwide Operation of Dell Computer Corporation will be used in the study since his decision would be the basis for the first location plant of the corporation in Latin America. III. Statement of the problem Should Dell decide to put up its location plant in Rio Grande do Sul
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Executives at Ford have been considering the ’Direct Model’ created by Dell Computer Corporation and finds that there is considerable appeal. Dell has been able to speed up inventory velocity such that there is only eleven days of inventory on hand. This has led to an inventory turnover rate of thirty times per annum . This achievement‚ termed by Michael Dell ’Virtual Integration’ has been achieved by blurring the line between supplier‚ Dell and client‚ to the extent that third party service staff are often
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UNDERSTANDING THE CASE PROCESS INTRODUCTION The purpose of this section is to help you to understand what a case is and how you‚ as a student of business‚ can more effectively prepare your answers and benefit from a case discussion. The material covered in this section includes: 1. Understanding what a case is. 2. Reading a case effectively. 3. Analysing and preparing for a case discussion. 4. Reporting your case findings. 5. Discussing the case. 1. Understanding what a case is. Socrates
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& PRESENT YOUR ESOURCING BUSINESS CASE MAY 17‚ 2011 Can’t attend ISM’s 96th annual International Supply Management Conference this week? Don’t worry; we have some helpful notes from the conference to share with you. Lauren Panza‚ managing director of the greater Atlanta area for Iasta‚ attended the presentation‚ “Indirect Purchasing: Getting a Seat at the Table” yesterday morning. The presentation outlined how to build and present a strong business case to executives for indirect sourcing projects
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Since 1998‚ Dell has faced challenges by competing in an industry that is becoming increasingly commoditized. Decreasing growth in their primary market segment and lost PC sales due to the number of growing substitutes have contributed to Dell’s decreasing profits. In 1997 Dell had a substantial dual advantage over industry leaders‚ but in recent years the wedge between Dell’s costs and consumers’ willingness to pay has been reduced. Loss of industry attractiveness as well as competitive position
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Case management Objective: The court has a duty to actively manage cases pursuant to rule 25(rule of civil procedure 2000)….. what is the overriding objective of managing cases? * (1) These Rules are a new procedural code with the overriding objective of enabling the court to deal with cases justly. * (2) Dealing with a case justly includes‚ so far as is practicable – * (a) ensuring that the parties are on an equal footing; * (b) saving expense; * (c) dealing with the case
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Case Analysis Guidelines & Suggestions Content: Your case write-up should focus on and answer all the key questions in the syllabus – do not omit any of the questions. The length limitation on this paper is short‚ so please jump right into answering the questions. There is no need to summarize your points in the beginning or to review what happens in the case. You must use your own judgment as to which questions need more space than others‚ however‚ remember that all claims or recommendations
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118 Copyright © Canadian Research & Development Center of Sciences and Cultures 119 ISSN 1923-841X [Print] ISSN 1923-8428 [Online] www.cscanada.net www.cscanada.org Management Information Systems of the Jamuna Fertilizer Company Limited: A Case Study Md Mamunur Rashid 1‚* 1 Department of Production Management‚ Bangladesh Institute of Management (bim.org.bd)‚ Dhaka‚ Bangladesh * Corresponding author. Address: Bangladesh Institute of Management (www.bim.org.bd)‚ 4‚ Sobhanbag‚ Mirpur
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