Case study on: dell Submitted to: Sir Muzzamil Submitted By: Students INTRODUCTION: The Dell company is one of the world’s top providers of computer products and services to businesses and consumers. This company is the "The state’s biggest revenue generating technology firm". In 1984‚ Michael Dell is the founder of the Dell company. He has the unique idea to sell computer systems directly to the customers. This case study
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Matching Dell 1. Perform an Industry analysis on the personal computer industry Substitutes Buyers • Compaq • IBM • HP • Hacer • GateWay • Apple • Large and midsize Business • Government • Small Business • Individual Customers • Educational • Most of them have a strong purchasing power and a easy way to change of supplier in commodity PC product Suppliers Barriers to entry in this Industry • Intel • Microsoft • Others • They have a strong Power • Intel and Microsoft
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was Dell’s working capital policy a competitive advantage? Dell had a policy of working with low inventory and it used to make inventory purchases based on the sale orders received. This led to following advantages: No obsolete goods. Defects in raw material manufacturers were easily weeded out. New technological up gradations can be easily set into the system before the competition turns over the existing inventory. Thus Dell had a first mover’s advantage in being abreast with latest technological
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Executive Summary Statement of the Problem Dell‚ Inc. (Dell) is in the personal computer (PC) industry‚ and is ranked within the top 3 companies of the PC market segment. Despite ranking second in computer sales during 2008‚ Dell has decided to analyze a potential investment for a new technology that creates a permanent personal picture or message on the laptop casing. This laser etch‚ Monet technology‚ is provided by a small company in France for $10 million (technology rights). The proposed
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Synopsis This case study talks about the success and challenges of Dell Inc.‚ which was started by Michael Dell in 1984 (Wheelen & Hunger‚ 2012‚ p. 9-1). They explain how he started the corporation by buying and reselling computers. Eventually he began to manufacture his own computers. They explain the market share between Dell Inc. and competitors. They list problems of the corporation buy growing too quickly. They had to slow down the growth process and focus on organization of the company
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According to Arnold’s seven guidelines‚ discussed in Chapter 11‚ what mistakes did Dell make? b) Given Dell’s FSAs and China’s location advantages in the late 1990s‚ why was the direct model successful? c) What changed since? 4) a) With the changing market situation after 2004‚ what new location bund FSAs should Dell develop to cater to retail buyers in China? b) Or‚ alternatively‚ what complementary capabilities should dell expect from its distributors? c) Can you provide an update on Dell’s distribution
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III. PERSONAL CONDUCT Section III. 1 Confidentiality Policy During the course of employment at “X”‚ employees come across information related to the trade in methods‚ processes or strategy which is key to the business. Our clients also entrust us with a lot of important and confidential information. It is an integral part of our role as brand custodians to respect the confidentiality of this information and ensure that we safeguard it against all possible leaks. Therefore employees are required
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ASSIGNMENT Question 4 NG CHAUR YANG 111061121 Lecturer: Dr. Kenneth Question 4 Discuss the statement in detail within the context of the Malaysian environment. Professionalism cannot be taught by regurgitating the IEM Regulations on Professional Conduct nor by memorizing a set of rules. Do you agree with the statement and why? The IEM‚ which known as Institute of Engineer Malaysia‚ was established in 1959 and it had a marked influence on the engineering profession in the country. It primary function
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everyone is connected one way with technology through social media‚ education‚ health‚ and various others. Technology has changed the path of this world’s future‚ and is continuously changing with the blink of an eye. In Thomas Friedman’s essay‚ “The Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention” he discusses how technology has made the world flat‚ and how technology is a focal supply chain. In Michael Pollan’s article‚ “The Animals: Practicing Complexity” he illustrates the different technological aspects that
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Assignment # 2 – “Unprofessional Conduct” Timothy Sidbury Professor Bess White BUS309508016*201005: Business Ethics 20 August 2010 Assignment # 2 – “Unprofessional Conduct” 1. Explain how you understand the following terms: “unprofessional‚” “immoral‚” “lack of fitness” to teach. First‚ I understand the term” unprofessional” as conduct that goes against a set of rules or principles of a stated profession. Secondly‚ “immoral” is behavior that is unethical and does not comply with morals
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