value chain is an interrelated series of process that produce a service on product to the satisfaction of customer. The concept of value chain also focuses attention on the types of processes in the value chain. History of DELL: [pic] ➢ Founded by Michael Dell in 1984 ➢ The single concept: Selling computer systems directly to customers ➢ Designed and built the first computer system of its own design in 1985 ➢ Was one of the first computer companies
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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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described as highly competitive according to Porter;s five forces model. Dell‚ Inc. has experienced tremendous growth since Michael Dell founded the company with only $1‚000 in his University of Texas dorm-room. Today‚ Dell has global revenues of nearly $50 billion and employs more than 55‚000 individuals. Despite this tremendous growth‚ the organization has remained committed to its core values. The “Soul of Dell” creates an ethical framework in which people are the common thread which links
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are various electronic commerce activities and mechanisms. E-Commerce Activities and Mechanisms include the following but not limited to: E-Market Place: It is an online market usually B2B where buyers and sellers exchange goods or services. EC transactions take place in the electronic equivalent of a mall called the electronic marketplace (e-marketplace). Electronic marketplaces utilize different tools (electronic shopping cart‚ e-catalog‚ fulfillment technologies‚ and checkout and payment
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SWOT Analysis of Dell Computers Strengths‚ Weaknesses‚ Opportunities and Threats Analysis Dell Computers relies on its Direct Method to sell its products. This model is not perfect.. Addressing its flaws is key to maintaining Dell ’s competitive edge. Dell Computer Corporation started in 1984 by Michael Dell with this very simple premise as its basic foundation: that personal computers could be built and sold directly to customers and by doing this‚ Dell could address their specific needs
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PROCUREMENT BY ELECTRONIC MEANS and PhilGEPS “Procurement by Electronic Means and PhilGEPS” INTRODUCTION The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) actually began to be known as the Pilot Electronic Procurement System (Pilos EPS) in November 2000. Because the internet became accessible to many during that time‚ the EPS utilized it of course with the aid of Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) which served as the common means for registration of its
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2008/09 Operation Management: Dell 1 Introduction Dell is a technological sales company which performs their business in the whole world as is possible to see in the following diagram. With a net revenue of $61‚133‚000‚000 is the second largest computer manufacturer company in the word and the number one in United States. Dell focuses on Business to Business(B2B) and Business to Consumer(B2C) commerce to satisfy their business and individual customers. Dell differentiates between classes of
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Comedia dell’ Arte is a theatre art form dating back to Renaissance Italy. Its attributes and techniques are still used today to create theatre and film productions. Throughout this paper the origins of Commedia dell’ Arte will be discussed and its distinctive traits explored. These include the characters Used‚ mask work‚ pantomime (physical comedy) and improvisation. In addition‚ by using examples from both 16th century Commedia and modern day television I will show how not only was Commedia
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select a suitable procurement strategy for a construction project‚ there are some issues which need to consider. From all of those issues‚ there are 3 big issues that mainly affect the selection decision which are time‚ cost and quality. There is several type of procurement strategy available in market that commonly used for construction project and each of the common method will be analyze and compare to find the most appropriate method for this project. The choice of procurement strategy is very
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Procurement is An Integral Part of Resource- Based View of An Organization Phuong Duong University College Dublin (12251697) 4112 words ABSTRACT Procurement has become an increasingly widespread practice among organizations and is today of strategic importance that attract
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