...GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STANFORD UNIVERSITY CASE NUMBER: EC-16 MAY 2000 HP E-SERVICES.SOLUTIONS The concept behind e-services is there’s a particular task, asset, or capability that you want to gain access to, that now can be made available to you over the Net, because it’s now being created as an Internet service. ––Linda Lazor, Director of Operations, ESS, Hewlett-Packard How does any large company reinvent itself? Can a company with a past have a future? I mean that’s basically the question that we’re posing because a lot of people claim that anyone who has a past does not have a future in this world. ––Nick Earle, President, ESS, Hewlett-Packard In early April 2000, Nick Earle sat in his cube on the upper level of Building 44 of the HewlettPackard (HP) campus in Cupertino, California. He wore a wireless telephone headset, which allowed him the freedom to jump up and wander about his team’s open cubes as he fielded calls from potential business partners. Earle, age 42, was President and Chief Evangelist of the 90person E-Services.Solutions (ESS) group. The group had grown out of a task force he had put together more than a year earlier. Asked to create an Internet marketing strategy, he and several other “frustrated radicals” created a plan which ultimately led to the formation of the ESS group. ESS now held the mandate to develop an Internet strategy and framework for all of HP. Earle and his team faced tough challenges. They had pulled together some great technologies...
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...Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard Corporation has proven that innovation is key, and even with a few years of a steady, and sometimes drastic, decline in revenue and profit, there can be light at the end of the tunnel. HP has gone through 4 CEOs in 8 years which has caused changes in environment, culture, and the trust of stockholders and investors. However, current CEO Meg Whitman has a positive outlook. In the last year since her start with HP, she has implemented a four year restructuring plan. The restructuring plan will be discussed in detail in this paper as it is a vital part of Hewlett-Packards situation financially and in the Market. When the economy is in a recession, all industries suffer. For a company like HP, the down market mixed with the increasing rate of technological advances, it is a double hit. HP has been the leader in PC manufacturing for over 70 years and is still one of the top in the industry. The future of HP looks promising. Faith in HP has been shaken over the last 5 years but with Meg Whitman on board, her experience and knowledge will be a much needed change for the company. In this paper, the strategic innovations for a changing market will be discussed in detail with what HP has in store for its future and how the company will rise in hard times. Also discussed will be the tactics that have already been put in place by HP including new products that will, in hopes, positively change their image. Human Resource...
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...MBA6100 Managerial Accounting TEXAS I & HEWLETT PACKARD JAHZUYAN SAWO 10/01/2011 Hewlett Packard commonly referred to as HP; the HP was founded by Hewlett and Packard in a one car garage in Palo Alto. HP is one of the world’s largest information technology (IT) operating in nearly every country. HP specializes in developing and manufacturing the world computing, data storage, and networking hardware, designing software and delivering services. Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise, and industry standard servers. HP markets its product to households, small to medium –sized businesses and enterprises directly as well as via online distribution, consumer-electronics and office-supply retailer, software partners and major technology vendors. Approximately $40 billion of their sale are coming from services. In 2007 HP posted net revenue in 2010 was $126.3 billion, in 2009 net revenue was $115 billion, with making HP the first IT company in history to report revenue exceeding $100 billion in 2008 HP retain its global leadership position in inkjet, laser, large format and multi-function printers market, ad its leadership position in the hardware industry, Also HP become No.2 globally in IT services. HP leaders have an advantage...
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...MEMO To: Mohamad Ali From: Bas van Hulsenbeek Concerning: critical analysis spin-out ------------------------------------------------- Date: October 20, 2014 Dear Mr Ali You have asked us, Hulsenbeek Strategic Issues Support, to prepare a memo providing a critical analysis of the current strategic and leadership challenges facing the spin-out of part of the business of Hewlett-Packard (“HP”) announced October 6th. This spin-out will result in two publicly traded companies: Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, responsible for the storage, servers, software and security divisions and HP Inc., responsible for the PCs and printers divisions. The spin-out is expected to close by October 2015. In this memo we have: 1. Reviewed HPs past performance 2. Reviewed the rationale behind the spin-out 3. Conducted a SWOT-analysis, and 4. Concluded with our future outlook. 1. Review past performance Just as many other entrepreneurs, HP started because the founders discovered something. They wanted to see a market arise from the possibility of substituting an already-existing product or service with something better, namely more stable oscillators for a better price. Providing their market with better quality products for a better price therefore became the new company's raison d'être. Over the last 80 years, the crucial key success factor that has made HP successful has been her ability to adapt to new circumstances. For example, after starting out...
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...Hewlett-Packard The Company Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ), also known as HP, is a global technology company working in approximately 170 countries around the world. Over the years, HP has provided service for a billion of customers and continues to service many more every day. Many people often think of printers when thinking of HP, yet they account for much more than just printers in the technology world. HP has product lines in printers, laptops, desktops, servers, storage, and networks just to name a few. With all of the products that HP has, they also provide customer service with locations around the world on six continents. HP uses the “follow-the-sun” global workflow approach, whereas when the sun moves, the opening and closing of the service centers move with the sun. For the entire year of 2011, HP’s revenue clocked in at $127.4 billion, with $12.6 billion in profit (Kessler, 2011). Even though HP made $12.6 billion in profit last year, some would consider it a slow year for the technology giant. One of the things that had an impact on profits was the acquisition of the software company “Autonomy” for over $10 billion, in October of last year. Sometimes profits do not reflect growth, and HP understands that growing will allow them to stay competitive for many years to come. Community Difference HP believes in the community and has donated to many relief funds around the world such as the Haiti earthquake and the most recent Colorado fires. With over 300 thousand...
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...Introduction For this essay I chose to focus on The Hewlett-Packard Company (HP). I chose this company because it is one of the world’s leading PC manufacturing companies. I also have an interest in technology and its development & am interested to look at the data processing requirements of a company such as HP in this area. Company Profile Hewlett Packard, known as HP, is a global information technology company that is based in Palo Alto, California, USA. It provides hardware components and software for personal and industrial use worldwide. The company was founded on 1st January 1939 by William Reddington Hewlett & David Packard, two American engineers in a two-car garage with an initial capital investment of $538. With $109.76 Billion...
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...Product Marketing For Hewlett Packard Laptop Betty Senesac BUS235: Introduction to Marketing Instructor: LaKisha Bryant Bruce October 7th, 2013 Product Marketing For Hewlett Packard Laptop The product chosen for this assignment is a Hewlett Packard Laptop. The information shared in this paper will show price, features, and availability. It will compare the price differences as well as features against a competitor’s model. A Hewlett Packard (HP) laptop might be obtained essentially anyplace that offers computers. The cost hinges upon the store and whether it is at a bargain. The particular case that is possessed by this scholar was discounted at a Wal-Mart for $349.99. This item is normally at a bargain around the start of the school year, tax season, and around Christmas time. It is focused market group is individuals who use PCs or are into technology, particularly for utilization for work or school. Clients think most about cost and additional items. A portion of the key characteristics of this specific laptop incorporate a DVD+/-R/RW, an HD screen and inherent Webcam. Some laptops do not accompany a Webcam or DVD+/-R/RW. A customer might pick a portable computer dependent upon what they have to utilize it for. Case in point assuming that they mean to store a great deal of information on the laptop they might need bunches of memory. Assuming that they plan on utilizing it to copy CD's or DVD's then they might need a DVD+/-R/RW. The Hewlett-Packard laptop is branded...
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...Improvements 15 Threats 15 Rivals 15 Smartphones 16 Economic Slowdown 16 Current Strategy 17 Business Level Strategy 17 Corporate Level Strategy 19 Recommendation 20 Risks 22 Implementation 24 Appendices 26 Appendix A: HP Company Mission Statement 26 Appendix B: Worldwide Portable PC Shipments (2011-2012) 27 Appendix C: Worldwide Desktop PC Shipments (2011-2012) 28 Appendix D: Worldwide Tablet Computer Shipments (2011) 29 Appendix E: SWOT Analysis 30 Appendix F: The Pathfinder Model 31 Works Cited 32 Company Profile Hewlett-Packard first began its modest operation in 1939, when its founders Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard began making its first product, the audio oscillator. In the early years, the company often faced a lack of focus on its products and created everything from electronic products to agricultural products. In 1980, HP manufactured its first PC. From there, Hewlett-Packard (HP) grew to be the world’s leading PC manufacturer. (HP Interactive Timeline) The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, but bases its U.S. operations in Houston, Texas. HP conducts business in over...
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...CASE: Hewlett-Packard Company: Network Printer Design for Universality (p. 358-363) Question 1 It allows HP to postpone (product standardization, postponement) the allocation of laser printers (or specification of printer engine) to specific regions by about two months. Thus, in these two months the decisions can be made based on the aggregate demand forecast (US & Europe) in all regions. Production team believes universal power supply can enable HP to better respond to regional demand (US & Europe) and reduce its inventory costs. Question 2 1. Disadvantages / costs of the universal power supply include: i. Increase material cost (USD 30/unit) ii. Possible power play among warehouses / Distribution centers (DCs) when transshipment is facilitated by the use of the universal power supply. 2. Advantages of the universal power supply include: i. Improved forecast accuracy ii. Less frequent (and cost of) stock-outs due to improved forecasting (especially at the beginning – product ramp-up stage - of the PLC) and risk pooling (for both US & Europe). iii. Lower safety stocks and inventory holding costs for a given service level due to improved forecasting. iv. Lower transshipment costs (approx. conservative estimate $250 (re-configuration) per printer - because expensive rework can be avoided, and safety and conformance regulations (Underwriter’ Laboratory certification process costs) can be eliminated. v. Easier transshipment (less hassle free, as eliminates...
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...Texas Instruments and Hewlett-Packard Case Solution In: Business and Management Texas Instruments and Hewlett-Packard Case Solution Case Study 13-3: Texas Instruments and Hewlett-Packard Case Context: Texas Instrument (TI) and Hewlett Packard (HP) are two companies famous for introducing Electric and electronic products. Although competing in similar industries, their strategies are very much different. Problem Definition: Given the differences in strategy between two firms, what would you expect would be the differences between TI & HP in their planning and control system; strategic planning systems; budgeting systems; reporting systems; performance evaluation systems and incentive compensations systems. Inferred from the case, we expect some differences in planning and control system between Texas Instruments and Hewlett Packard. This paper will discuss and propose some strategic planning systems, budgeting systems, reporting systems, performance evaluation systems and incentive compensation system for each company. . Strategic Planning Systems: In term of corporate level strategy, both firms have the same definition of business in which the firm will participate. TI and Hewlett-Packard (HP) are both in high-technology electric and electronics. But, the second aspect of corporate level strategy, which is deployment of resources among the business, may be different for each...
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...Hewlett Packard- Business Analysis Part 2 Dalia Alawami MGT/521 July 09, 2012 Ms. Sandra Griffin Hewlett Packard- Business Analysis Part 2 Introduction In order to take a decision of investing at any company it is important to determine the financial health of that company. Thence, it is mandatory to review some financial documents such income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement, which help to get full image about the financial condition of a firm. In this respect I have accessed financial details of Hewlett Packard to support my previous opinion of investing in that organization. Financial Health: According to the annual report of Hewlett Packard total revenue during 2011 was $ 127.2 billion with around 1% increase from the previous year. While there was slight decrease in the net income at the amount at about $ 1,687 billion from 2010. In 2011 the most active regions were USA, Canada and Latin America with 45% from the total revenue while the least active region was Asia-Pacific with 19% only. Personal system group achieved 31% of the total revenue, while there was lack in sales of HP software with only 3% of the total revenue. After reviewing income statement of 2011 it seems that HP has passed through up and down periods from first quarter were revenue was $ 32.3 billion then it been decreased during second and third quarter to $ 31.6 billion, to get increased again to $ 32.1 billion at the fourth quarter. In comparing to its competitors...
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...Assignment # 2 - Chapter 14 Case - Hewlett-Packard Company 1. Discuss the three most serious problems you have identified in the case. Defend why you think they are the most serious. The first problem identified is the under-management of the company. The former CEO, Carly Fiorina, while being highly visible in the press failed to provide the necessary leadership within the company. Many felt she did not provide enough direction inside the company causing the company’s operations to suffer. Being perceived as inaccessible and unreliable to those under your leadership tends to lead to distrust. Often being press-savvy and being accessible and dependable to those under your leadership are sometime at the opposite ends of the spectrum. The second problem identified is that of the company being dysfunctional and struggling. The former CEO had implemented a strategic vision without have the proper guidelines in place to ensure success of the plan. Because of the vagueness of the vision, this caused the inability to determine if it was being executed at all. With the confusing matrix structure, there was little accountability which slowed the decision-making process. With the complicated reward system in place, no one knew if their performance had any effect on their bonuses. It also caused talented executives to leave the company and held little hope of new talent coming on board...
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...GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FORUM CASE: GS-4 DATE: 8/10/99 (REV’D 8/01/06) HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY: NETWORK PRINTER DESIGN FOR UNIVERSALITY INTRODUCTION Sarah Donohoe, manufacturing engineering manager of the network laser printer division at Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), listened intently to her colleagues at the project review meeting for the development of their latest new product. With Sarah at the meeting were Jane Schushinski, marketing manager, Leo Linbeck, head of product design, and David Hooper, the controller of the division. The main topic for this meeting was the decision of whether or not to use a universal power supply for the next generation of network laser printer, code-named Rainbow. Previously, printers in the North American and the European market have distinct power supplies and the associated fusers in the main engine of the printer. For North American printers, a 110 volt power supply was installed. For European printers, a 220 volt power supply was added. This printer engine was built by HP’s manufacturing partner in Japan. Due to the long lead time for engine manufacturing, HP had to specify the requirements of the two types of printers at least fourteen weeks ahead. The time that it takes the Japanese partner to commit the printers for shipments, the transportation times and customs clearance totals about four weeks. Hence, if a universal power supply is used, then HP would have the flexibility of postponing the specification of the printer engine...
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...Human Resources at Hewlett-Packard (A) “The HP Way“ was a concept based on the belief and core values of Hewlett and Packard , and, the translation of those values, into a comprehensive set of operating practices ,cultural norms and business strategies.(Jim Collins) The core values of the company indicate its stand, by trusting and respecting its employees. HP followed the “best fit perspective” by ensuring that the people they hire were highly capable, diverse and innovative and that their contributions were recognized. The work culture stimulated innovation and encouraged them to upgrade their skills and capabilities through ongoing training and development processes. The company made them realize that goals could be achieved only by teamwork and cooperation. However, it also ensured that each individual gets proper space to excel in their own areas of operation. For engendering such a culture, HP created a few novel HR policies which were perhaps implemented, for the first time in the industrial world. HP created flexi time, quality cycles, Friday afternoon concept, walk around management, freedom of input and the like. HP emphasized on the way things were done, not only to what was accomplished. The primary values of the company were, trust and respect for individuals, high level of achievement and contribution, achieving common objectives through teamwork, meaningful innovation and uncompromising integrity. Here, we may be intrigued, as to, why a company should initiate...
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...Assessment 2 – Outline : ‘The Hewlett Packard Way” Case Study: I chose the ‘Hewlett Packard way’ as last year I spent the whole year as Store manager in a retail position. The first half of the year I managed for a company with a reputation for high staff turnover and in the second half I managed for a company with similar values to Hewlett Packard. Not only were staff members more loyal in the second company but the level of self-driven motivation was second to none. I am passionate about this management style. Contemporary management Issues in relation to this article Issue: HP consistently puts principles derived from Theory Y into practice taking a completely soft model of Human Resource Management approach. However more recently HP have been experiencing problems because of a downturn in the economy and needs to reduce costs. Should HP stick with this approach through this rough patch though more costly? The Company: Hewlett Packard company or HP is a public, manufacturing and professional services sector industry founded in 1939 by William Hewlett and David Packard. It provides It provides computer hardware/software and IT services to consumers, small- and medium-sized businesse and large enterprises. Founders Bill and Dave established a philosophy of management called the ‘HP way’ which is 100% people orientated built on recognition of achievements. Key management Issues: The problem with a purely Theory Y based approach to management saves money...
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