1. What are the key challenges DELL should be concerned with as it enters the large-scale server market? (3 Points) Unlike PC market‚ the support service was more critical for server market since a problem in server even for a short time could cause serious problem in the customer’s business. Competitors such as Hewlett-Packard and IBM had begun offering variety support service aggressively to enhance the quality of their service. DELL‚ through a business model that focuses on direct PC sales‚
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delivered during fiscal years 2000-2008? Use the financial ratios presented in the Appendix of the text (pages 240-241) as a basis for doing your calculations and drawing conclusions about Dell’s performance. Selected Financial Statement Data for Dell Inc.‚ Fiscal Years 2000 – 2008 (in million‚ except per share data) | February 1‚ 2008 | February 2‚ 2007 | February 3‚ 2006 | January 28‚ 2005 | January 30‚ 2004 | February 1‚ 2002 | January 28‚ 2000 | Results of Operations | | | |
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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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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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Decision to Pursue MBA Degree Dorothy Hall MGT/521-Management August 5‚ 2010 Professor John Quesnel Decision to Pursue MBA Degree Deciding to pursue a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree is an important decision that should not be taken lightly. The master’s program is challenging and will take time from an individual’s personal life. An MBA can further a career‚ begin a new career‚ or fulfill a personal goal. In contemplating whether to obtain an MBA degree‚
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Procurement Department and its role in Dell Inc. Firstly‚ I would mention what is the general meaning of procurement. Procurement is an act of obtaining or buying goods or services. Leaning on this definition‚ we can realize that the proces also includes preparation and processing of a demand as well as the end receipt and approval of payment. Procurement is often part of a company’s strategy because the ability to purchase certain materials that will determine if operations will continue (Administrative
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complete. If you need any assistance while shopping‚ please click on the “Help” link located at the bottom right of your Premier Page to access the Premier Online Help Menu. Accessing your Premier Page via PremierConnect (B2B) You can access your Dell Premier Page directly from your ERP / Procurement system. If you have any questions regarding your initial access to the Premier Page‚ please contact Global_B2B_Support@dell.com. To begin shopping from your customized catalog‚ Punchout from your procurement
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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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Dell Computers1 Introduction Dell Computers was founded by Michael Dell in 1984 and has its corporate headquarters in Round Rock‚ Texas. Michael Dell’s winning idea was to sell computer systems directly to customers‚ allowing him and his company to understand customer needs well and therefore to provide the customer with the most appropriate computing solutions. Dell still practices the direct business model‚ saving time and cost by bypassing retailers and passing on the cost savings to the
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Business Analysis of Dell Inc. A Strategic Management Case Sailesh R. Pant Strategic Management Class ctober 11‚ 2012 Business Analysis of Dell Inc. A Strategic Management Case Dell Inc. has been renowned for its name in desktop computer sales and its direct model of dealing with customers and suppliers to eradicate interference of intermediaries. The concept of direct model has provided Dell Inc. with competitive advantage in achieving cost leadership and visibility of customer demand
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