and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings”(Apple). Apple uses differentiation strategy by seeking to be unique in its industry as well as being cost competitive. SWOT Analysis: The chart below identifies Apple’s SWOT analysis. Listed are some of their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats CEO Steve Jobs Program Compatibility Education sector Competition in technology Brand recognition
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Dell Cause Study in brief: Dell made an offshore call center for their technical support in India to lower the cost, but there has been a lot of complains. Reason of offshore? 1- lower cost 2- Focus on Core Business 3- Operational expertise — Access to operational best practice 4- Helping other countries Is Offshore good or Bad? Its good & bad at same time! Translation of the Case Study into Quality Theory ( Reasons of Failure ):
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Q: 1 Why Integration among three macro processes- CRM, ISCM and SRM is crucial for successful supply chain management? Answer: Customer relationship management (CRM) is a widely-implemented strategy for managing a company’s interactions with customers, clients and sales prospects. It involves using technology to organize, automate, and synchronize business processes—principally sales activities, but also those for marketing, customer service, and technical support. The overall goals are to
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traditional supplier base which extends to thousands of suppliers, technology is not kept abreast and huge inventories. Further, virtual integration model as implemented in Dell Computers is discussed and its pros and cons to implement at Ford. Clearly, Ford operations make it difficult to gain all the benefits of virtual integration that Dell Computers have reaped. Recommendations are made to implement certain aspects like reducing suppliers, outsourcing non-core activities, direct sales, technology improvement
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DELL INC (DELL) 10-K Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d) Filed on 03/15/2011 Filed Period 01/28/2011 Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended January 28, 2011 or TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission
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Dell Critical Analysis For the longest time, Dell Inc. has been the top, most efficient personal computer maker globally and a strong competitor in the technology industry. A recent shift in the industry’s focus has forced other companies to change accordingly by acquiring new companies and widening their capabilities, while Dell has remained stagnant. The evolved industry requires innovation in multi-technological products and services, incorporating the Internet and mobile devices
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opportunities in the short, medium and long term. While impossible to predict future pop culture and trends, Apple has been leading the way for the past decade and shows no immediate signs of slowing down. Keywords: Apple, electronics, financial analysis, stocks Company History Founded in Cupertino, CA in 1976, and incorporated in 1977, Apple has a storied history in the computer industry. Though founded by three entrepreneurs, Steve Jobs stands out as the most famous and currently asks as
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Dan Guinn American Intercontinental University Unit 2 Individual Project MGT680-11401D-02 – Strategic Management SWOT – An Analysis of Apple Incorporated 09 March, 2014 Abstract The advanced technology that is available today has not only allowed Apple to produce the innovative products that are available to their customers today, this same technology is used by others to remain a competitor in the market place today. Most business analyses would agree that Apple is a good strong organization
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July 28, 2013 The Benefits of Twisted Pair Cable Computer networking is the basis of the Internet and most all businesses globally. Methods of communication are available to us today which would not be possible without computer networks. Networks increase productivity by allowing computers to and users to simultaneously share data and resources. With a network setup Information is centralized, and repetition of information is avoided because it is shared throughout the network. Networks enable
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MARKETING MANAGEMENT MIM Programme M1 ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014 TUTORIAL 1 ANTIOCO Michael GUERREAU Olivier GUINTCHEVA Guergana Course Structure Phase 1: analyzing external and internal environment Phase 2: Marketing strategy Planning Phase 3: Marketing Mix Tutorial 1 Detailed • • • • (Mission) & Corporate objectives Defining markets & short exercise Nielsen data Scanning the environment: example Daimler AG Mapping the Business • Daimler AG, Stuttgart, with its businesses Mercedes-Benz
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