...Dell Website Review: Features of Dell Website Visualization & Design Along with the modern and aesthetics style, Dell.com features a clean and simple user interface that increase visual appeal in the site. There is also good blend of color, fonts and text that enhance users viewing experiences. Additionally, the product images have proper quality and resolutions. Moreover, the site title and logo is clear and well pin-posted in Dell.com. There are slide images in the Dell homepage to inform users about the latest products, events and deals of company. The slide animation is simple and not making users feel uncomfortable about the special effects. Functionality & Usability Dell.com is fast loading without tradeoff the graphic quality as product images are shown in high resolutions. Furthermore, there are a number of functional features within the site. For example, Dell’s site search engine is considered as the vital feature which enables users navigate directly to the items they want to find. The filter selection can save users time to browse by selecting certain specifications of Dell’s products. Additionally, “My Account” features also enable users to check the order history, order status and other personalized features for specific orders. Content As known that Dell is targeting at the public and enterprise users who need various product information. A consistent and proper content is essential for them to make buying decision. As shown in above...
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...Dell SWOT Analysis Strengths Build-To-Order Dell is servicing customers on a build to order PC model through an online sale channel more then through middleman retailers, giving Dell a great advantage over its competitors. This makes Dell computers more personalized and unique by giving each customer exactly what they want instead of a generic model PC offered to everyone while at the same time saving themselves money on production costs for Dell (Baker, 2011, 254). This strength that Dell has can offer consumers a variety of product differentiation that is not offered by other competitors. Dell allows customers to choose the size of their computer screen, the processor, the software, the color, the support, the protection, different cloud software, the storage detail and much more (Dell.com, n.d). Just-In-Time Michael Dell has been able to have an edge over its competitors since its life cycle began by focusing on cost efficiency as its top priority. In order to achieve such a big core competency Dell had to focus on a few key business models. Dell offers high quality products created in short spans of time to ensure quick delivery to consumers. This is done by working on a just in time manufacturing process which keeps finished inventory low leading to low inventory costs and low excess unwanted inventory. When fixed costs are low the savings can be related back to the consumer with aggressively low pricing (Baker, 2011, 254). Weaknesses Production Process Dell...
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...BACKGROUND [pic] [pic] Introduction of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. is a multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, sells, and supports personal computer and other computer related-products. Dell Inc. based in Round Rock, Texas. Dell Inc. employs more than 82,700 people worldwide. Dell Inc. grew during the 1980s and 1990s to become (for a time) the largest seller of PCs and servers. As of 2008 it held the second spot in computer sales within the industry behind HP. The company currently sells personal computers, servers, data storage devices, network switches, software and computer peripherals. Dell Inc. also sells HDTVs that are manufactured by other brands. In 2006, Fortune Magazine ranked Dell Inc. as the 25th-largest company in the Fortune 500 list, 8th on its annual “Top 20” list of the most admired companies in the United States, In 2007 Dell Inc. ranked 34th and 8th respectively on the equivalent lists for the year. A 2006 identified Dell Inc. as one of 38 high-performance companies in the S&P 500 which had consistently out-performed the market over the previous 15 years. History Background and Origins While a student at the University of Texas at Austin in 1984, Michael Dell founded the company as PC's Limited with capital of $1000.[5] Operating from Michael Dell's off-campus dorm-room at Dobie Center [1], the startup aimed to sell IBM PC-compatible computers built from stock components. Michael Dell started trading in the belief that by selling...
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...Dell, Inc. A Strategic Management Case Study October 8, 2013 Sophie Yanez University of the Incarnate Word Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Dell’s Strategy a. Vision Statement b. Mission Statement c. Strategies and Objectives III. Recommended Vision and Mission Statements IV. External Assessment a. Porter’s Five Forces Model b. External Factor Evaluation c. Competitive Profile Matrix V. Internal Assessment a. Value Chain b. Internal Factor Evaluation VI. Porter’s Five Generic Strategy VII. SWOT Analysis a. SPACE Matrix b. Boston Consulting Group Matrix c. Internal-External Matrix VIII. Strategy and Objective Recommendations IX. Recommended Implementation Plan X. Strategy Review and Evaluation References Appendixes I. Introduction Dell was founded in 1985 under the name, PCs Limited by Michael Dell who at the time was a college student of the University of Texas. In 1988 the company’s name was changed to Dell Computer Corporation. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas and is the world's #3 supplier of Personal Computers (PC) behind HP who ranks as #2 and Lenovo who ranks as #1 (According to IDC worldwide quarterly PC tracker). Dell provides a broad range of technology products for the consumer, education, enterprise, and government sectors. In addition to its line of desktop and notebook PCs, Dell offers network servers, data storage systems, printers, ethernet switches, and peripherals, such as displays and...
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...makes efficiencies difficult to implement and drives up the costs our supply chain. Many efficiencies would require the cooperation of both internal and external parties and would require significant investment. Ford’s main problem with their current system is the inefficient usage of their huge data base, the complex network of suppliers, the presence of many independent distributors who are making forecasting difficult and the lack of direct communication with customers. Through my review I have come to the conclusion that the full implementation of the Dell Model would not work; the way customers buy cars and computers in this day and age is to different. With the high value of a vehicle customers want to test out the product and therefore we will need to maintain the dealerships but I do believe aspects of this model need to be implemented to lead to major cost savings with Fords Supply Chain. In this report I have laid out the items we should implement, a time line and the metrics for review. Ford Motor Company: Supply...
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...Computer Comparison Student Name CIS 105 Computer Information Systems Date Facilitator Name Computer Comparison Computer manufacturers such as Apple and Hewlett Packard (HP) sell computers of various types, sizes, and systems to meet the needs of the consumer. Typically prior to the purchase of a new computer the consumer reviews the computers system for both present and future needs. A review of computer systems such as the MacBook Pro Notebook by Apple and the Dell Precision M6500 by Dell reveals how my Pavilion dv6z Select Edition by HP compares. The HP Pavilion dv6z Select Edition carries an AMD Phenom™ II Quad-Core Mobile Processor with 2.1 gigahertz (GHZ) supporting more efficient operations. The eight megabytes (MB) of Random Access Memory (RAM) makes it possible to run multiple programs at once with speed. With the 640 Gigabyte (GB) hard drive at 7200 rpm the dv6z SE can store all of the applications necessary for work, school, and play. The one gigabyte ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 switchable graphics card brings games and applications to life. Currently the input devices for my system are a wireless mouse, backlit keyboard, digital camera, microphone, wireless card with Bluetooth, portable one terabyte (TB) hard drive, fingerprint reader, and a scanner. The output devices include a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 resolution monitor, printer, and speakers. The MacBook Pro Notebook includes an Intel Core i5 processor with 2.53 gigahertz more efficient than the AMD Phenom™...
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...BY LINDA UWAOMA, SHANSHAN LI, REHANA DAYANANDA AND ANDREA VAN DER WEST OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT REPORT- DELL COMPUTERS ! Table of Contents OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT REPORT- DELL COMPUTERS ...................................................1 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT REPORT- DELL COMPUTERS ...................................................2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..............................................................................................2 INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................3 BODY..................................................................................................................4 EXAMINATION OF DELL’S SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS .......................................................4 • Direct to customers (DTC); a pull based system: ...............................................4 • Direct to Retailers (DTR); Employing Partners and specialty stores: .......................5 A Problem statement: ........................................................................................7 RECOMMENDATIONS ...............................................................................................8 • MARKETING AND PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS: .................................................................9 • SUPPLY CHAIN IMPROVEMENTS; A HYBRID PLAN: ............................................................10 • A NEW SYSTEM STRUCTURE AND VALUE CHAIN MODEL:..................................
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...urgent, substantial order for ECU's and RFID's; an amount that exceeds Kuiper's current daily production capacity. To complete this order to Midland's specifications and time frame, Kuiper needs to determine the best way to undertake this order while meeting the production needs of orders already in the pipeline as their current capacity is insufficient to meet the additional demands. To further complicate the situation, Kuiper's production planning, inventory tracking, and supply chain management systems are inadequate to meet the demands of increased production. Benchmarking strategies are excellent resources to appraise the decision that Kuiper Leda can make when having alternative solutions based on benchmarking companies such as Dell, Eastman Kodak, ETC name all companies. Eastman Kodak Issue Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator. George Eastman put the first simple camera into the hands of a world of consumers in 1888. In so doing, he made a cumbersome and complicated process easy to use and accessible to nearly everyone. Since that time, the Eastman Kodak Company has led the way with an abundance of new products and processes to make photography simpler, more useful and more enjoyable. With sales of $13.3 billion in 2006, the company is...
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...Dell was founded in 1984 by Michael Dell, while he was a student at the University of Texas with only $1,000; he presently is the CEO and chairman of the board for the corporation. The original name of the company was PCs Limited and was changed to Dell Computer Corporation in 1988; then to Dell Inc in 2004 (Hitt, 2011). Dell Inc is one of the leading technology companies that offers a broad range of products, including desktop, personal computers, servers, networking products, storage, mobility products, software and peripherals, and services. Today, Dell has global revenues of over $60 billion and employs more than 78,000 individuals. Despite this tremendous growth, the organization has remained committed to its core values. The “Soul of Dell” creates an ethical framework in which people are the common thread which links the organization’s current position and future aspirations. The organization’s mission is “…to be the most successful computer company in the world at delivering the best customer experience in the markets we serve” (Soul of Dell, 2006). The vision of the company is: “…to lead in all regions we serve. The foundation of our success is the same in the United Kingdom and France, China and Japan, Canada and other countries. Customers want technology products that are relevant to them, offer great value and can be easily purchased and used. That’s what our team around the globe consistently delivers” (Fiscal 2005 in Review, 2005). Considering variations in customer...
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...Introduction Dell computers are the best example of carrying out direct sales business in today’s business world. The direct sales business of the firm has been made by possible by using internet and digital media. However there are many issues and concerns of the corporation which has been elaborated in detail in this report analysed from the provided case study. Some of these issues are related to analysing Dell digital strategy and finding out the methods to enhance this strategy so that organization can increase its performance. The kind of challenges and opportunities available in order to implement the digital strategy has been explained briefly in this report. This report elaborates in detail how the firm is using internet and digital technology to interact with its stake holders. The second last part of the report explains change in methods of communication in organization by digital technology. The last part of the report provides details and evaluation on the digital strategy success of the firm. Company Background Dell Computer was founded by Michael Dell in 1984, while he was a student at the University of Texas, Austin. Dell began by selling upgrades of IBM-compatible PCs and in 1985 began to sell its own brand of PCs. From the beginning, Dell operated on the direct sales model, taking orders over the phone and building PCs to the customers’ specifications. Dell entered the retail PC channel for several years in the early 1990s, but a downturn in business in 1993...
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...Contents 1. Be able to apply cost concepts to the decision-making process 2 2. Be able to apply forecasting techniques to obtain information for decision making 4 3. Be able to participate in the budgetary process of an organization 5 4. Be able to recommend cost reduction and management processes for an organization 7 5. Be able to use financial appraisal techniques to make strategic investment decisions for an organization 8 6. Be able to interpret financial statements for planning and decision making 10 References 12 1. Be able to apply cost concepts to the decision-making process 1.1 explain the importance of costs in the pricing strategy of an organisation The pricing strategy becomes the major element in marketing mix of Dell Computers as it is related to product positioning. When there is a planning for new product launch pricing strategy is important and it requires general sequence of stages involved during pricing the new product. The different steps are as follows: (Daft, 2011) * Developing marketing strategy – helps the company to develop marketing strategy based on market analysis, market segmentation and positioning * Marketing Mix decisions – Defining a product, distribution and its promotional tactics * Estimation of demand curve – Estimating the demand and understand how it varies from quantity wit price * Cost Calculation – Calculation of fixed cost and variable cost associated with product development * Knowledge about environmental...
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...any business to observe the applicable changes that occur in the environment and devise policies to adjust to variations. For a company to succeed, a company needs to conquer the trials of the constant shifting environment. Environmental scanning is a process of analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating the information from the internal and external environments to certain people in the corporation (Wheelen & Hunger, 2010). Conducting an environmental scan for the two following companies will offer a background to increase chances and distribute the resources in expectation of the changes in the environment. The competitive advantage, measurement guidelines, and the effectiveness of the measurement guideline will be reported on for Ford and Dell. Ford The Ford Motor Company has been a force in the automotive industry since the early 1900’s. Ford has been a company that has endured trials and tribulations and has even recently been able to prevail in our economic downfall. An analysis of their standards, views, missions and values, we can understand how it is that they have remained a strong force within the automotive industry. Ford takes a unifying approach in their business stance when concerning their mission. Their mission is to work as "ONE Ford" with the focus, team work and a single global approach, aligning employee efforts towards a common definition of success" (Ford n.d., para. 3). They also incorporate a “One Plan” approach addressing Ford’s approach to their...
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...Contents 1.0 Introduction…………………………………………………………………3 2.0 Overview of Industry Life Cycle……………………………………………4 3.0 Literature review of Information Technology………………………………4 4.0 Conclusion for Industry Life Cycle…………………………………………5 5.0 Industry Level Analysis (Dell)………………………………………………6 6.0 Business Strategy……………………………………………………………7 7.0 Enterprise Solutions and service…………………………………………….8 8.0 PEST Analysis of Dell Company…………………………………………...11 9.0 Porters Five Forces of Dell………………………………………………….13 10.0 Stage of Industry Lifecycle of Dell…………………………………………16 11.0 Recommendation to improve performance of Dell…………………………17 12.0 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………..18 Bibliography………………………………………………………………………....19 Appendix…………………………………………………………………………….21 Overview of Industry Life Cycle Industry Life Cycle (ILC) is the stages of evolution through which an industry progresses as it moves from conception to stabilization and stagnation. Different analyses posit different stages of an industry life cycle (usually four to five), but all emphasize that an industry has a beginning, with technological innovation; a period of rapid growth; maturity and consolidation; and finally decline and possibly death. Industry dynamic impacts firm strategy and survival, and it is important to managers understanding that whether firm should compete or cooperate at different stages of the industry life cycle (Wilson & Hynes, 2009). One of the main tenets of how firms and industries evolve is that, as...
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...------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- A Case study of Dell supply chain management Liu Xingrui 920514-7482 tml10xlu@student.hig.se Xiao Ziye 920801-6619 tml10zxo@student.hig.se Peng Yunyi 930204-9128 tml10ypg@student.hig.se Liu Siqi 921026-9628 tml10slu@student.hig.se Date Summary Dell’s supply chain is typical paragon among the computer manufacturing industry. The advantage of supply chain lead to a rather strong marketing performance for dell than it ever had been. This paper takes an overview of Dell’s supply chain and strategies used in supply development. Generally, three sections are involved in the analyses which are build-to-customer strategy, direct sale model and IT system. Build-to-customer strategy’s purpose is to give quick responsiveness from supplier to end of users to apply the customer diversification demands. Meanwhile combine with stronger IT system, information is highly sharing without enormous unnecessary intermediaries. Under the great execution of direct to sale model, JIT standard inventory control is obtained and supply efficiency is approved to handle the delivery time limit set Dell. SWOT analyze as the power tool to distinguish a company current situation. The result distinctively shows that despite the advantage of cost, there are still many opportunities as untapped market for Dell to exploit. But no matter how unpredictable the future would be. Right now the consequence is...
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...The Power of Virtual Integration: An Interview with Dell Computer’s Michael Dell by Joan Magretta Harvard Business Review Reprint 98208 The Power of V i r t ua l I n t e g r at i o n : A n I n t e rv i e w w i t h D e l l C o m p u t e r’ s Michael Dell b y J oa n M ag r e t ta H ow do you create a $12 billion company in just 1 3 years? Michael Dell began in 1984 with a simple business insight: he could by- pass the dealer channel through which personal computers were then being sold. Instead, he would sell directly to customers and build products to order. In one swoop, Dell eliminated the reseller’s markup and the costs and risks associated with carrying large inventories of finished goods. The formula became known as the direct business model, and it gave Dell Computer Corporation a substantial cost advantage. The direct model turned out to have other benefits that even Michael Dell couldn’t have anticipated when he founded his company. “You actually get to have a relationship with the customer,” he explains. “And that creates valuable information, which, in turn, allows us to leverage our relationships with both ARTWORK BY NATALIE ASCENCIOS Copyright © 1998 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. t h e p ow e r o f v i r t ua l i n t e g r at i o n : suppliers and customers. Couple that information with technology, and you have the infrastructure to revolutionize the fundamental business models ...
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