Outline 1. Michael Porter’s framework of generic strategies (overall cost leadership‚ differentiation‚ focus) ➢ Describe each of the strategies ➢ Provide examples of firms that have successfully attained as a means of outperforming competitors in their industry ➢ Address how these strategies help a firm develop a favourable position vis-à-vis the five forces ➢ Pitfalls managers must avoid if to pursue successfully these generic strategies ➢ Conditions under which firms may effectively
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1.Straightforward. Unique. Powerful. Dell has based its success on a simple concept: maximizing their understanding of our customers’ needs‚ and then fulfilling them with superb value; high-quality‚ relevant technology; customized systems; superior service and support; and products and services that are easy to buy and use. Their continuously evolving strategy combines a revolutionary direct customer model with new distribution channels to reach more consumers and small businesses. So that their
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CASE 1: HOW DELL IS MANAGING ITS SUPPLY CHAIN http://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/2519/2580469/images/Realworldcase1.html The Problem Michael Dell started his business as a student from his university dorm by using a mail-order approach to selling PCs. This changed the manner in which PCs were sold. The customer did not have to come to a store to buy a computer‚ and Dell was able to customize the computer to the specifications of the customer. The direct-mail approach enabled Dell to underprice
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Dell case According to the 10-K filed on 30/13/2012 on Dell’s website‚ the following data has been appeared on the fiscal 2012 financial statement. Sales: 62‚071 Total Assets: 44‚533 Net income: 3‚492 Cash flows from operating activities: 5‚527 Number of employee: 2012 109‚400(106700 regular employee and 2‚700 temporary employee) 2011 103‚300(100‚300 regular employee and 3‚000 temporary employee) 39‚900 located in USA and 66‚800 in other countries Dell’s products Dell’s products
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Throughout the past centuries between 1800 all the way through 2017‚ the gender roles between men and women have drastically changed. In the 1800’s it was very common for men to go to school‚ acquire an education‚ and use their education to earn a job that lead to a future success. The men provided a house‚ the food‚ and often‚ the materials needed for day to day life. As the man worked‚ the roles of the woman were to care and nurture the man‚ keep the home clean and tidy‚ and if any‚ watch after
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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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Gender roles have always been a part of our history. According to the Oxford University Press (2017)‚ gender roles are roles or behaviors learned by individuals on how someone of the female or male gender should act or behave. Male gender roles have had some advancements since the 1950 era‚ yet some gender roles have remained the same. In the 1950s‚ men were returning from the war and rejoining the workforce. According to the U.S Department of State‚ 2017 many of the returning soldiers opted
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lysDell Supply Chain Analysis Group 11: Mentor: Heidi C. Dreyer Sep-09-2012 Outlines • What’s direct model? • Dell’s position in PC market; – Dell’s competitive strategies; – Implied demand uncertainty analysis; • Dell’s supply chain capabilities; – Facilities; – Inventories; – Transportations; – Information; – Sourcing; – Pricing; – Responsive supply chain; • Strategic fit; • Limitations; • Challenge and proposals for emerging markets; What’s Direct Model? Several supply chain models
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following a direct business model treats suppliers and service providers as if they are inside the company. Dell uses this Direct Business Model very efficiently. It buy passes the dealers in the supply chain building each to order. It uses technology to blur the traditional boundaries between users‚ suppliers‚ manufacturers. This model is named virtual Integration. 2. How does it differ from traditional business models – e.g. Vertical Integration? Vertical Integration deals
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Computer Hardware Industry and Dell‚ Inc. Analysis Abstract This research is made to analyze computer hardware industry and focus on Dell Inc. First part will be analyzed overall industry and competitive analysis by answering 7 key questions. The second part will be evaluated company resources and competitive capabilities by answering 5 key questions. This research can help manager to understand more about computer hardware industry and learn how Dell deal with their competitors
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