|ITAM | |CASO 1 | |DELL’S WORKING CAPITAL | |Claudia Mariana Avendaño Bustamante 130607 | |Cristina Vázquez Rendón
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Dell Computers[1] Introduction Dell Computers was founded by Michael Dell in 1984 and has its corporate headquarters in Round Rock, Texas. Michael Dell’s winning idea was to sell computer systems directly to customers, allowing him and his company to understand customer needs well and therefore to provide the customer with the most appropriate computing solutions. Dell still practices the direct business model, saving time and cost by bypassing retailers and passing on the cost savings
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1. Ststement of Problem Dell is anticipating growth of 50% in 1997 and expects to beat the industry growth forecast. With this in mind we need to analyse how best we can arrange funding to support this growth. 2. Statement of Facts and assumptions: A few facts - Dell has been successful in sustaining competitive advantage and maintaining profitability for the following reasons: 1. It maintains the lowest inventory of FGI and WIP as it makes computers only on order. 2. As a result of item
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This Strategy Working? 2 SWOT Analysis 2 Cost Competitiveness 2 Diversification Efforts 2 Financial Analysis 2 Market Share 2 % Change in Sales 2 Operating Margin 2 Net Profit 2 Net Profit Margin 2 Working Capital % Change 2 Long Term Debt % Change 2 Shareholders Equity % Change 2 Return on Total Capital 2 Return on Shareholders’ Equity 2 Gross Profit Margin 2 Operating Profit Margin 2 Net Profit Margin 2 Return on Total Assets 2 Return on Capital Employed 2
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Case Study of Dell’s Working Capital Jianduo Guo, Shihao Qi, Michael, Yitsik 1. Big picture: With or Without external financing to meet the need of rapid growth Timeline of Dell is showed as follows: Calendar Year Fiscal Year Note 1990 1991 Expand indirect distribution channels 1993 1994 August: loss from sell-off of excess inventory September: growth to liquidity & profitability 1994 1995 July: exit low margin indirect channel 1995 1996 Inventory
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Control 15 Conclusion 16 Ford Motor Company Executive Summary As director of Supply Chain Systems, Teri Takai recommends implementing virtual integration strategies from companies like Dell to portions of Ford’s supply chain strategy. Although there are several key differences between the companies, the restructuring plans of Ford 2000 have set a viable foundation to implement Dell’s virtual integration strategy in inventory management
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------------------------------------------------- Executive Summary As director of Supply Chain Systems, Teri Takai recommends implementing virtual integration strategies from companies like Dell to portions of Ford’s supply chain strategy. Although there are several key differences between the companies, the restructuring plans of Ford 2000 have set a viable foundation to implement Dell’s virtual integration strategy in inventory management, customer service and support and suppliers’ management
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Cost of Capital at Ameritrade 1. What factors should Ameritrade management consider when evaluating the proposed advertising program and technology upgrades? Why? 2. How can the Capital Asset Pricing Model be used to estimate the cost of capital for a real (not financial) investment decision? 3. What is the estimate of the risk-free rate that should be employed in calculating the cost of capital for Ameritrade? 4. What is the estimate of the market risk premium that should be employed
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Executive Summary: Ford Motor Company was incorporated in 1903 in Michigan,USA by Henry Ford and 11 partners with a starting capital of 28000 US $ in cash. The company witnessed tremendous growth and became one of the top three car manufacturers in North America. Sales reached 150 billion $ in 1996 with a total of 370,000 work force worldwide. The company stayed innovative and progressive in its strategy and business model. In the 1970's, the car market became more competitive with the Japanese
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Lawrence Sports Problem Solution University of Phoenix MBA-550 January 19, 2008 Liquidity must become a primary focus for any business hoping to create sustainable growth. Lawrence Sports, a fictional company, is presently in need of capital management analysis and methodology overhaul. Included in this paper is a discussion of the issues, opportunities, values and solutions that the firm should be considering. The 9 step problem solution model is the format used to take the reader through
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