Question 1 How has Dell used its direct sales and build-to-order model to develop an exceptional supply chain? The many challenges in order to improve the supply chains usually come with the unidentified. Many companies produce products they think their consumer will want. After that‚ they ship their products to retail stores. Then‚ these stores try to sell the products to the customers. Here‚ the supply chains slows down as they are figuring out what to build next. Then‚ these companies deal
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Dell 4p’s of the Marketing Mix COMPANY BACKGROUND [pic] [pic] Introduction of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. is a multinational technology corporation that develops‚ manufactures‚ sells‚ and supports personal computer and other computer related-products. Dell Inc. based in Round Rock‚ Texas. Dell Inc. employs more than 82‚700 people worldwide. Dell Inc. grew during the 1980s and 1990s to become (for a time) the largest seller of PCs and servers. As of 2008 it held the second spot in computer sales within
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NIILM Center for Management Studies 2009-11 Rajesh Kumar Singh Roll No 29084 Production and Operation Management Assignment Question: Discuss operations strategies of three companies. Answer: Operational Strategy: Amazon.com Introduction: Amazon.com has become the largest customer friendly online retailer and provides one click purchase facility to its wide range of products including books‚ music‚ toys‚ gifts‚ electronics etc. For 2011 Amazon’s net sales documented the value of $48077
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the company? Dell uses a just in time order fulfillment policy and accurate forecasting of sales to minimize inventories. This allowed Dell to hold inventory of finished products far below levels of their competitors (10-20% compared to 50-70% industry level) and furthermore allowed them to quickly implement changes to their product lines as new technologies became available. This quick inventory turnover also allowed Dell to retain more capital. Finally‚ this policy enabled Dell to respond immediately
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CASE STUDY- DELL INC ASSIGNMENT #2 By: Muhammad Salman ( Syed Ahmed Farooq Wasti ( Kamran Ullah Khan ( References: www.apple.com‚ www.dell.com‚ www.hp.com‚ www.ibm.com Finance.yahoo.com‚ www.gateway.com‚ www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml )_______ )_______ )_______ Introduction • Dell computer was founded by Michael Dell at age of twenty one in his dorm at the University of Texas‚ Austin. Initially the name of the company was PCs Ltd in 1984 but later it was changed to Dell Computer in 1987 when
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Dell had expanded beyond PCs to servers‚ storage‚ and communications equipment Because of the softening of the global economy and the events of September 11‚ demand for PCs was down sharply Dell responded with an aggressive price strategy and reduced costs through workforce reductions and facility consolidations Dell bases its success on its build-to-order‚ direct sales model Because of the tariff-free provisions of Mercosur and the close proximity of Dell’s manufacturing facilities in the
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strengths to bless others." Love is the strongest motivating force. Apple Strategy - pg-1‚ apple computers sales When your passions and strengths are focused on providing the best value possible to others‚ then you have found your sweet spot. Let see how Dell and Apple have embraced their respective sweet spots: [pic]
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List all the types of EC transactions used by Dell. Dell EC direct and aggressive marketing activities were carried out. Accept aggressive online order to meet the needs of customers the option of adding additional products from your Web site. EC transactions of the type that is used by Dell seems to be largely divided into two categories. B2C Dell PC sold to customers through its Web site. B2B SMEs (Small businesses up to 200 employees employees 200 people‚ that is not) Medium and large
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Dell Inc.: An Innovation and its Strategic Plan Strategic Management of Technology Vikas A. Patel Sunil Samanta Tables of Contents Summary……………………………………………………………………………………3 History……………………………………………………………………………………….3 Strategy……………………………………………………………………………………...4 Industry Dynamics…………………………………………………………………………5 Source and Internal Innovation of Technology…………………………………………8 Product Development Technology……………………………………………………..10 Strategy to Protect Innovations…………………………………………………………12
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findings of a case study of the computer industry. 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
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