Introduction Computer/Technology Industry The computer/technology industry has many key players with two of the major competitors being Dell and HP. The computer industry has come a long way since its first inception with the invention of Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer in 1946. This industry is comprised of many items such as computers‚ monitors‚ printers‚ scanners‚ mainframes‚ servers‚ electronic computer components‚ networking and workstations to name a few. The industry started
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ask knowledgeable sales people about the advantages and disadvantages of competing products. Todd Bradley essentially completed a SWOT analysis of HP and realized that HP was putting resources into market where dell had the competitive advantage. Mr. Bradley also noticed that there was an opportunity for HP in the Retail PC market. Some strategic assets that HP had for competing in the retail channel included previous experience and relationship with retailers and distributors. Mr. Bradley made
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Dell Case Study - Harvard Business Pregunta 1: Capital de trabajo ventaja competitiva de Dell- Una de las mayores ventajas que tiene Dell es su ventaja competitiva en no tener que gastar tanto capital en su inventario y almacenamiento. Dell construye sistemas informáticos después de que la compañía recibe órdenes de compras de sus clientes. Como resultado de esta práctica prudente‚ el trabajo de Dell‚ en el proceso (Wip) y el inventario de producto terminado como un porcentaje del
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Financial Analysis Common-Size Analysis Common-Size Income Statement Analysis The common-size income statement for Dell shows a relatively flat history for cost of goods sold compared to sales from 82.27% in 2006 to 82.49% in 2010. Dell’s five year average for cost of goods sold to sales was 82.23%‚ which is bit higher than HP cost of goods sold to sales five year average of 75.96%. This in turn gives HP higher gross revenue than Dell most likely through means of obtaining raw materials and
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1.1 (ii) Porter’s Five Forces Analysis Threat of Entry: Threats of entry in this case is moderate. There is low brand loyalty of existing firms. Consumers usually compare the prices with different brands when they decide to purchase PCs. They think that every PC has the same price and has the same function no matter what brand it is‚ which means low product differentiation. There is medium capital requirements‚ no government regulations and low economies of scale in manufacturing. There is low
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HP at Cultural Crossroads Case study analysis: SHUBHADIP BISWAS Section-A Pgdm 10-12 IILMGSM HP at Cultural Crossroads • Founded in 1938 in California as an electronic instruments company by Bill Hewlett and David Packard. The founders……. The product …. The logo then HP’s culture had over the years translated into a consensus-style culture that was proving to be a sharp disadvantage in the fast-growing Internet business era. HP needed a new leader to cope with rapidly changing
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Case Analysis: Dell Introduction Present CEO and chairman of the board Michael Dell founded Dell in 1984‚ as a leading technology provider that designs‚ develops‚ manufactures‚ and supports PCs‚ software and peripherals‚ storage and servers‚ and associated services. With operations in four geographic areas and additional business centers and manufacturing sites in more than 20 locations around the world‚ Dell is able to reach more than 24‚000 retail locations worldwide. Dell’s ability to process
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Pro-forma A Background Information As an overview Hewlett-Packard (HP) is a technology company that operates worldwide‚ the main image they portrait of themselves is that they explore how technology and services can help people and companies address their problems and challengers‚ and realise their possibilities‚ aspirations and dreams. HP have stated on their website that (1) they apply new thinking and ideas to create more simple‚ valuable and trusted experiences with technology‚ continuously
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some of the major concepts relating to distribution channels‚ and Part 2 relates the 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
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Team 3 Final Team Case Case Background Co-Founders Dave Packard and Bill Hewlett started Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 1939 inside a small one car garage behind Packard’s house. The two finished their studies as electrical engineers at Stanford University in 1934 and became close friends. They decided to start their own business "and make a run for it”‚ formalizing their partnership January 1‚ 1939. (The HP Way). They decide the company’s name with a coin toss that one car garage became the office
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