Q. 1) Describe how Dell (case 1‚ pp. 143-145) has influenced visibility‚ consumer behaviour‚ competition‚ and speed through the use of ICT in its supply chain. [Answer in 100 words] - > Dell is known for its hyper-efficient supply chain system‚ which has been made possible through effective use of ICT: * Just-in-time operation was made possible through constant vigil on available stock‚ communication with supplier and regular demand forecasting * Consumers were able to track their order
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Dell working capital case Dell’s build to order system created a very different balance sheet. We want to assess their competitive advantage in working capital at the time of the case‚ evaluate how they funded growth at the time (1996) and evaluate potential ways to fund projected sales growth of 50% in 1997 through use of internal funds. 1. Calculate their working capital advantage. To do this calculate days sales of inventory‚ payable days and receivables days to find their cash conversion
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Division A Group 5 Gillette’s Marketing Strategy for Indonesia Executive summary The analysis has been done to achieve the country manager‚ Chester Allan’s objective to increase the market share by 19% through identifying the new customer segments‚ and increase brand loyalty. The problems faced while achieving the objective are as follows: * The rural population in Indonesia is unaware of the modern shaving trends and therefore do not add to the total sales of the company. With time‚ when
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Team Assignment: Alex Sanders Memo To: Mr. Sam Glass From: Team 8 Date: March 2nd‚ 2013 Subject: Alex Sanders In response to your inquiry regarding Alex Sanders and performance management‚ we urge you to consider the following recommendations. Your perception of Alex as a go-getter is absolutely accurate; he has the intellect‚ drive‚ and ambition to accomplish goals with great success. In fact‚ much of the group’s success is correlated with Alex’s involvement. We realize that his
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Industry Analysis Used car market was a huge market with attractive growth opportunities during 1980s. It was estimated worth $ 375 billion market. Competition was so deeply fragmented that no single dealership could claim more than a few percentage points share of the used car market in any locale. New car dealerships were the largest sellers of used cars. 65 % of late model‚ used vehicles were sold by 21‚800 new car dealers through out United States. However most of these new car dealers considered
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Southwest Airlines: 1993 (A) - Just Plane Smart -SummaryIntroduction: During the summer of 1003‚ the company was about to receive two uncommitted airplanes. The director of schedule planning needed to find a way to put these machines to work and meeting growth objectives without damaging the company’s focus. The main decision should be compliant with the Southwest Airlines’ organizational culture. History: Southwest started in 1971‚ after going through court battles caused by competitors that
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Starbucks Case Study Compiled By: Outline Introduction Problem Identification Situation Analysis Alternative Actions Recommendation and Implementation Conclusion Introduction Starbucks’ brand strategy was captured by its “live coffee” mantra. Branding strategy: coffee itself service atmosphere Areas of focus: ethical sourcing environmental stewardship community involvement The way I see it # 263 – Run when you can‚ walk when you have
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www.hbr.org Even as companies are being told that the future lies in globalization‚ some are severely punished for their international moves. A simple test can help you decide what makes strategic sense for your organization. When You Shouldn’t Go Global by Marcus Alexander and Harry Korine Included with this full-text Harvard Business Review article: 1 Article Summary The Idea in Brief—the core idea The Idea in Practice—putting the idea to work 2 When You Shouldn’t Go Global 8 Further
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The strategy Dell currently implements is the cost leadership and maximizes the operational efficiency. This strategy is accomplished through the low cost to reach the low price product and service to obtain the larger market share in order to generate more profit. On the other hand‚ Dell attempts their excellent supply chain model to control their inventories in low level and maintain the high quality production. Moreover‚ Dell motivated their employees to be nimble atmosphere to deal with unexpected
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