Running head: Dell Inc. E-Business Task 1 Soufiane Khalil Western Governors University The organization that I chose to talk about is Dell Inc. Dell Inc., began in 1984 by Michael Dell in his dorm room. Michael was an A student, really smart one. He was always attracted by computers, building them and spec’ing them out. He has built his own. However, he wasn’t happy the way PC providers were building theirs, especially from the way their supply chain was doing business. So Michael decided
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@ STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION MDP 111M GROUP ASSIGNMENT 01 Due Date: Aug-2011 ANALYSING THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT OF “DELL” Inc By Group DRIVE (Delegate, Research, Interview, Verify, Execute) |Group members |Student numbers | |1 |HYLTON LUDWIG |73014699 | |2 |GERT LABUSCHAGNE
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solutions in order to overcome the costly supply chain challenges that they are facing and may continue to face in the future if they didn't find a proper solution . the main issues with their current system is: the inefficient control of their large data base and complex network of suppliers, the existence of independent distributors and their inability to communicate and serve their customers directly. Ford realized that they should modify their supply chain in order to make it more cost effective and
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Zing PC Company Introduction In April 200X, Zippy Computer, Inc., merged with Binger International, Ltd. The new entity was named Zinger Electronics, Inc. and began trading on the NASDAQ. Zinger Electronics, Inc., produces a variety of high-tech goods and services—computers and servers, Internet services, Web hosting, and business-to-business e-commerce applications. Their award-winning computers are sold under the ZingPC brand to business, government, education, and consumer markets. The
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Dell Business Model Dell Business Model Dell Incorporated is an American privately owned multinational computer technology company based in Round Rock, Texas, United States, that develops, sells, repairs and supports computers and related products and services. Bearing the name of its founder, Michael Dell, the company is one of the largest technological corporations in the world, employing more than 103,300 people worldwide. Dell sells personal computers, servers, data storage devices, network
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DELL INC (4331) 10-K Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d) Filed on 03/13/2012 Filed Period 02/03/2012 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 February 3, 2012 or o 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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COMPANY PROFILE Dell Inc. REFERENCE CODE: 8E2C53C7-29AC-4848-9511-9B752758E3B4 PUBLICATION DATE: 24 Sep 2012 www.marketline.com COPYRIGHT MARKETLINE. THIS CONTENT IS A LICENSED PRODUCT AND IS NOT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED OR DISTRIBUTED. Dell Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Company Overview..............................................................................................3 Key Facts.......................................................................................
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consolidation activities in operation, and major reengineering project such as order to deliver (OTD), Ford Production system (FPS) was embarked in 1995 to win these battles. In the same time period, with emerging of new technology; Dell had pioneered a new supply chain
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control, and culture in implementing a single-business firm’s generic business strategy. 4. Discuss the use of restructuring and reengineering in improving the performance of a single-business firm. OPENING CASE: STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION AT DELL COMPUTER Dell Computer grew rapidly from its founding as one-person, dorm-room operation in 1984. As the company has grown, Dell’s structure, control systems, and culture has changed to keep the firm on track to reaching
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Supply Chain and e-Supply Chain: Structures, Strategies and Drivers 1. SUPPLY CHAIN DESCRIPTION |Supply Chain: |Activities involved in fulfilling a customer request | |Actors: |Suppliers, Sub-Contractors, Manufacturers, Transporters, Warehouses, Retailers, Customers | |Functions: |Product, Development, Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Distribution, | |
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