CASE STUDY ANALYSIS DELL INC.: TIME TO DISCARD DIRECT SELLING MODEL? Contents 1. Abstract 2. Introduction 3. Methodology 4. Results / Findings 5. Strengths / Weaknesses / Analysis 6. Recommendations / Conclusion Appendices: Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Abstract Dell is a multinational computer company which managed to stay in the first place of computer system sales for over a decade. Its strong and revolutionized strategy of direct selling computers to the customers
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HOLOGRAPHICS AND VIRTUAL REALITY Major KVP Dhammika M.Phill(Electronic and Telecommunication)Engineering Mid Career Course -45 Military College of Signal Rawalpindi – Pakistan Nov 2011 CONTENT 1. Introduction 2. Aim 3. History and Background 4. Important Concepts 5. Type of Virtual Reality Systems 6. Few Virtual Reality Techniques that Actually Work at Present 7. The Extreme Future of Virtual Reality 8. Conclusion INTRODUCTION What is real? How do you define real? If you’re
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Packet Tracer – Skills Integration Challenge Topology Addressing Table Device Interface IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway VLAN Association R1 G0/0.1 192.168.99.1 255.255.255.0 N/A VLAN 99 G0/0.10 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0 N/A VLAN 10 G0/0.20 192.168.20.1 255.255.255.0 N/A VLAN 20 S0/0/0 209.165.22.222 255.255.255.224 N/A N/A S0/0/1 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 N/A N/A R2 G0/0.1 192.168.99.2 255.255.255.0 N/A VLAN 99 G0/0.10 192.168.10.2 255
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National Integration National integration is the awareness of a common identity amongst the citizens of a country. It means that though we belong to different castes‚ religions and regions and speak different languages we recognize the fact that we are all one. This kind of integration is very important in the building of a strong and prosperous nation.____(www.preservearticles.com) National integration is a positive aspect. It reduces socio-cultural and economic differences or inequalities and
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To what extent does online communication impact on our construction of social networks? Does the “virtual society” actually exist? The development of the means of communication through the internet leaded to partial replacement of direct interhuman relationships‚ so we frequently find us facing questions related to modern communication‚ the way that it affects our day to day life‚ and the way society tends to become digitalized one day at a time. Therefore‚ the concept of a virtual society
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Since 1980 Quebec had the desire of separation from Canada and many people know it as the Quebec sovereignty referendum. Separatism is when a province or state like Quebec would separate to create a country of its own. That concept was rejected by about 60% of the Quebecois during 1980 when the first voting took place‚ although they voted again during 1995 and 51% of the Quebecois did not agree with the desire of separation. Meaning that 49% of Quebecois voted “Yes”‚ which shocked many people and
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[pic] Case Study: Dell Computer – Organization of a Global Production Network; using E-Commerce to support its Virtual Company 1.0 Executive Summary Dell’s Direct Model of selling PCs directly to the consumers‚ bypassing the distributors and retailers (resellers) channel‚ has been pioneered and provides distinct advantages over the indirect sales model. Customers have the ability to contact Dell directly and order technologically advanced systems at competitive prices. This direct contact
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main objective of Dell is to produce the low price and profitable notebook for the customer. For Dell Company‚ all the prices that they sell are posed to the internet and they usually based on the e-commerce market. The main reason for successful pricing strategy is having a reasonably accurate idea of supply and demand. Too high a price and demand fall as less buyers purchase the product. Too low a price can increase volume of sales but reduce margins profit. So‚ Dell has aimed for the
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DELL LOGISTICS NETWORK: DELL LOGISTICS NETWORK Dell’s new and improved design for a channel distribution model: Order processing Pre-production Accessories ready Configuration Test Boxing Distribution preparations Shiping (transportation) TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DESIGN: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DESIGN Optimize inbound and outbound transportation networks Collaborate with the best logistics and transportation providers Mode of transportation – By Ship By Rail By Air “GREEN” INITIATIVES Transport
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serve. Financial position: As of 2010‚ Forbes estimates Dell’s net worth at $13.5 billion. Net Income $1‚433 million in 2009 Major competitors: Major competitors of dell are 1Apple 2Hewlett-Packard(HP) 3IBM 4Samsung 5Sun Microsystems 6Gateway 7Lenovo 8Sony 9Acer 10Toshiba 11.Asus 12.Hcl 13.Lg SWOT Analysis of Dell Computer Strengths Dell’s Direct Model approaches of enables the company to offer direct relationships with customers such as corporate and institutional customers. Their
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