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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however‚ that the question requires broad discussion and is surprisingly difficult. To answer it‚ Ford needs to think about relationships not only with suppliers but also with dealers and customers. As Supply Chain Systems staff members study the Dell model in particular‚ they come to appreciate that “virtual integration” must include design of fulfillment‚ forecasting‚ purchasing‚ and a variety of other functions that had long been considered separately within the Ford hierarchy. The question is
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Taking Dell as a case study‚ this paper focuses on the operational methods and strategies both inside and outside the corporation and how they are managed under the competitive environment in the IT era. The choice of Dell stems from the fact that it provides an appropriate case of how the management of operational processes across the organization‚ utilizing IT effectively‚ may lead to competitive advantage. First‚ this paper surveys Dell’s business model. Then‚ it analyzes process management to support
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1|Page Dell ’s Direct Business Model Dell ’s Direct Business Model Presented by Riti Behal – FT 14459 Gagan Dawar – FT 14221 Vaibhav Agarwal – FT 14276 Great Lakes Institute of Management‚ Chennai Riti Behal‚ Gagan Dawar‚ Vaibhav Agarwal 2|Page Dell ’s Direct Business Model Describe the “Direct Business Model” The direct model has become the backbone of our company and the greatest tool in its growth. – Michael Dell. Dell ’s direct business model bypasses the dealer in the supply chain
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Executive Summary Dell Computer Corporation was established in 1984 and today ranks among the world’s largest computer systems companies. Dell pioneered the concepts of selling personal computer systems directly to customers; offering build-to-order computer systems; and providing direct‚ toll-free technical support and next-day‚ on-site service. The company designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements‚ and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software. Dell’s
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Background Dell traces its origins to 1984‚ when Michael Dell created PCs Limited while a student at the University of Texas at Austin. The dorm-room headquartered company sold IBM PC-compatible computers built from stock components. Dell dropped out of school in order to focus full-time on his fledgling business‚ after getting about $300‚000 in expansion-capital from his family. In 1985‚ the company produced the first computer of its own design‚ the "Turbo PC"‚ which sold for $795. PCs Limited
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DELL Company Background DELL is a multinational information technology corporation based in Round Rock‚ Texas‚ United States‚ that develops‚ sells and supports computers and related products and services. Bearing the name of its founder‚ Michael Dell‚ the company is one of the largest technological corporations in the world‚ employing more than 96‚000 people worldwide. Dell had 46‚000 employees as of Jan. 30. About 22‚200 of those‚ or 48.3 percent‚ were in the United States‚ while 23‚800 people
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Identification of Customers‚ Markets‚ Products‚ Competitors Dell Computer Corporation was established in 1984 and today ranks among the world ’s largest computer systems companies. Dell pioneered the concepts of selling personal computer systems directly to customers; offering build-to-order computer systems; and providing direct‚ toll-free technical support and next-day‚ on-site service. The company designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements‚ and offers an extensive
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Report on Dell Marketing Dell Marketing Introduction Dell Inc is a multinational information technology corporation based in Texas‚ United States of America. It develops and sells computers and related products and services. It is one of the largest technological corporations in the world‚ and bearing the name of its founder Michael Dell‚ it employs more than 96‚000 people across the world. Dell has grown by inorganic and organic means since its inception. Some of the notable mergers and
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multinational Dell Inc. was founded in 1984 by Michael Dell out of his college dorm room under the name of PC’s Limited. Dell wanted to provide personal computers that were built to order. At the time most computers that were available were stock. If someone wanted a custom designed computer they would have to assemble the components themselves. Dell was not the first to pursue the build to order idea‚ but he was the first to make it successful. In 1988‚ Pc’s Limited became the Dell Computer Corporation
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