March 4‚ 2011 Case-Revitalizing Dell I. Diagnosis Question 1: The most critical shifts in Dell’s contextual factors‚ including industry dynamics‚ trends‚ technology changes and shift of the competitive landscape are following: The industry has changed significantly over the last 20 years. The traditional business model in the PC industry was inside-out‚ supplying machines based on orders from distribution‚ resell and retail channels‚ thus following the indirect selling concept. Dell’s direct
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I. INTRODUCTION 1. About the company Dell Inc. (formerly Dell Computer) is an American multinational computer technology corporation based in Round Rock‚ Texas‚ United States‚ that develops‚ sells‚ repairs 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 103‚300 people worldwide. Dell is listed at number 44 in the Fortune 500 list. It is the
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Dell Corporation Case Study I. Introduction Started by Michael Dell‚ Dell Computer Corporation is one of the world’s leading direct marketers of personal computer systems. Dell Computer Corporation designs‚ manufactures‚ markets‚ services‚ and supports a wide range of computer systems‚ including desktop personal computers‚ notebook computers‚ and network servers. In addition‚ it also markets peripheral computer hardware and software‚ as well as service and support programs. The success of Dell
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Matching Dell 1. Analyzing Dell’s value chain and competitive strategy‚ explain how Dell was able to succeed (build competitive advantage) in the low profitable situation of the PC market. “Value Chain Analysis” is a tool for analyzing the value creation system of competitors. Objective is to develop a value creating system with competitive advantage. A value chain is a chain of activities. Products pass all activities of the chain in order and at each activity the product gains some value. The
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Analysis of Dell Online Introduction: 1) In July 1996‚ Dell Computer had launched its online website‚ www.dell.com 2) Dell also developed Premier Pages‚ online interfaces with its key corporate accounts. Story of Dell: * In 1985‚ Dell shifted it’s company’s focus to assembling its own brand of PCS & business grew dramatically with $70 million(Rs.364 crores) in sales at the end of the 1985. * Dell’s success continued through 1992‚ until in 1993‚ it faced an operating loss
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Dell Computers Strategy Global companies play an important role in the business environment‚ because they connect their business together around the world. A good example of a global company is Dell Inc.‚ an American computer-hardware company‚ headquartered in Austin Texas‚ which develops‚ manufactures‚ sells and supports a wide range of personal computers‚ servers‚ data storage devices‚ network switches‚ personal digital assistants (PDAs)‚ software‚ computer peripherals‚ and more. They design
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...........…………...........3-5 Dell’s Background………………………………………………………………………5-8 Dell’s Products .................................................................................................8-9 Supply Chain Dell Style (Situation Analysis)‚……………....................…….....10-11 Dell Weaknesses……..................................................……………………………11-13 Recommended Alternative Solutions…………………………………………. ..13-15 Physical Implementation……………………………………………………… Improving the Service Sector…………………………………………………
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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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* CASE STUDY 4: MICHAEL DELL LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS & MANAGEMENT LECTURER: NORZAN BINTI ABDULLAH *Trait theory of leadership *Dominant traits that Michael Dell possesses *transformational leadership *4 I’s of Transformational Leadership *Types of Powers *Michael Dell’s Power *Contents *Q1. Apply the Trait theory of leadership‚ identify and describe the dominant traits that Michael Dell possesses? *The trait theory of leadership is a theory based on the personality traits and characteristics
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Strategic Management Perspective Maris G. Martinsons Dell Computer is arguably the most successful business among those established within the last twenty years (Microsoft just misses qualifying under this timeframe). As I have stated recently in different venues‚ I believe that this company provides a classic example of how the principles of strategic management have been used to translate an innovative vision into a successful and sustainable enterprise. Dell Computer has also realized tremendous benefits
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