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  • Case Study: Dell Computer Corporation

    Case Study: Dell Computer Corporation

    CASE STUDY A : DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION Introduction Michael Dell founded Dell Computer Corporation in 1984 with a simple vision and business concept – that personal computers can be built to order and sold directly to consumers. Michael believed his approach had two advantages: (i) by passing distributors and retail dealers eliminated the markups of resellers, and (ii) building to order greatly reduced the costs and risks associated with carrying large stocks of parts, components

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    Essay Length: 1,714 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: March 11, 2009 By: July
  • Dell Computer Corporation Case Study

    Dell Computer Corporation Case Study

    Identification of Customers, Markets, Products, Competitors Dell Computer Corporation was established in 1984 and today ranks among the world’s largest computer systems companies. Dell pioneered the concepts of selling personal computer systems directly to customers; offering build-to-order computer systems; and providing direct, toll-free technical support and next-day, on-site service. The company designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements, and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software (Thompson, Strickland, Gale). Dell’s complete

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    Essay Length: 2,345 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: February 19, 2010 By: Edward
  • Dell Computer Corporation Case Study

    Dell Computer Corporation Case Study

    Case comprehension Dell Computer Corporation was founded in 1984 by Michel Dell, as a result of a growing demand for his pre-formatted hard-disks and upgraded IBM-compatibles. Within a year, Dell introduces its first own-design computer system and in 1989, the company introduces its first laptop. The first laptop introduced did not live up to the Dell standards, and was therefore taken off the market again. Dell had to solve the problem of balancing the production

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    Essay Length: 1,185 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: April 8, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Dell Computer Corporation

    Dell Computer Corporation

    Case 7-5 Dell Computer Corporation Measuring and Controlling Assets Employed Dell, an American computer hardware company based in Round Rock, Texas, develops, manufactures, supports, and markets a wide range of personal computers, servers, data storage devices, network switches, personal digital assistants (PDAs), software, computer peripherals, and more. As of 2006 it employs more than 63,700 people worldwide and manufactures more computers than any other organization in the world. According to the Forbes 500 2005 list,

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    Essay Length: 1,001 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 26, 2009 By: Mike
  • Case Study: Robert Mondavi Corporation

    Case Study: Robert Mondavi Corporation

    1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY……………………………………………..5 2. BACKGROUND OF THE CASE STUDY…………………………….6 3. ANALYSIS & IMPLICATIONS OF PORTER’S FIVE COMPETITIVE PRESSURES……………………………………..7-17 3.1. The Potential Entry of New Competitors 3.2. Competitive Pressures from Substitutes Products 3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers 3.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers 3.5. The Rivalry among Competing Sellers 4. ANALYSIS OF THE STRATEGIC GROUP MAPPING……….18-20 5. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS OF THE WINE INDUSTRY………21-23 5.1. World famous growing areas 5.2. Larger growing market for premium wines

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    Essay Length: 2,637 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Dell Computer Corporation

    Dell Computer Corporation

    Dell Computer Corporation SYNOPSIS In this report an examination will be made of the production and logistics system of Dell Computer Corporation. Emphasis will be placed The important aspects of Dell’s product/ serviceon the following: How effective is the firms resource planning procedures? Dells internal and external logistics process The key difficulties - potential points of failure in the Dell’s logistics process How technologies are being used or can be used to make the logistics

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    Essay Length: 305 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: March 29, 2010 By: Monika
  • Dell Computer Corporation

    Dell Computer Corporation

    Michael Dell was born on February 23, 1965 in Houston, Texas. He grew up in a well off Jewish family. When Michele was 15, he took apart a new Apple II computer and rebuilt it just to see if he could. Dell went to Memorial High School in Houston, where he did not always do well academically. One of his teachers actually told him that "he would never go anywhere in life." He attended the

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    Essay Length: 1,577 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: May 19, 2010 By: Max
  • Harvard Case Study - Sealed Air Corporation

    Harvard Case Study - Sealed Air Corporation

    1.0 INTRODUCTION The Sealed Air corporation is committed to market leadership through technological innovation. Ten years ago, the company was first to market with a highly successful coated air-bubble packaging protection product, AirCap. However, market trends indicate a rapid displacement of coated bubble by a technologically inferior yet inexpensive uncoated product. Burgeoning demand for uncoated bubble poses a direct threat to the long-term viability of the technologically superior, premium priced AirCap. Thus Sealed Air is

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    Essay Length: 276 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: May 26, 2010 By: Yan
  • Dell Computer Corporation: Investment in Malaysia as a Global Strategic Tool

    Dell Computer Corporation: Investment in Malaysia as a Global Strategic Tool

    Case: Dell Computer Corporation: Investment in Malaysia as a Global Strategic Tool Company Overview Dell Computer Corporation was the one of the world’s largest direct sales computer company in the world. The company was founded in 1983 by Michael Dell in his dorm room at the University of Texas. The company expanded into the international market where it has manufacturing plants in the United States, Ireland, Malaysia, and China. What are the issues of this

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    Essay Length: 2,920 Words / 12 Pages
    Submitted: May 31, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Dell Computer Corporation and the Computer Industry

    Dell Computer Corporation and the Computer Industry

    Dell Computer Corporation Andreas Bierbrauer Dell Computer Corporation and the Computer Industry Library Project: Industry Analysis Research Method in MIS (ISQA 8060) Instructor: Dr. Deepak Khazanchi Andreas Bierbrauer1 October 10, 2000 1 This sample paper is made available with the permission of the author. Dell Computer Corporation Andreas Bierbrauer Dell Computer Corporation Industry composition Dell Computer Corporation is the world's largest direct computer systems company, with revenues of $25.3 billion for the fiscal year ended

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    Essay Length: 1,811 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: April 20, 2011 By: Samiul
  • Apple Computer Case Study

    Apple Computer Case Study

    Apple Computer Case Derrick Moultrie Dr. Zaino Marketing Problems October 8th, 2007 Executive Summary: Board of Directors: Currently American Airlines are in great position to have a successful 2007. As of December 2006 American Airlines had a Gross Profit around the four million dollars range. This was the airline's 34th straight year of profitability. According to The Fortune 500 of 2006, American Airlines ranked 105. Also, this meant American Airlines lead number one in

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    Essay Length: 6,617 Words / 27 Pages
    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Bred
  • Nucor Corporation Case Study

    Nucor Corporation Case Study

    Nucor Corporation is constantly faced with obstacles and competition to overcome. This steel-making company whose name was formally adopted in 1972, has since been on a journey to join the ranks of the worlds leading steel companies. Although this is a highly profitable industry with a U.S. market of $94.9 billion, it is highly competitive and presents many bariers to entry. Three elements of competition in this particular industry include, 1.) Technology 2) Changes in

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    Essay Length: 862 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: Steve
  • Intel: A Case Study in Corporate Branding

    Intel: A Case Study in Corporate Branding

    Perhaps the most successful technology company to balance the dual requirements of innovation and reliability in its branding is Intel. Because of the fears consumers have, when things go wrong with technology products they react disproportionately. Take the well documented example of Intel, when initial faults discovered by customers after the launch of the Pentium chip by Intel were potentially devastating,and the company was receiving up to 10,000 calls a day from dissatisfied or unhappy

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    Essay Length: 542 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 4, 2009 By: Max
  • Dell Inc. Case Study

    Dell Inc. Case Study

    Brief Background Summary How would you like to take a $1,000 investment to start a company and turn it into 41 billion dollars revenue producing enterprise in just twenty years? I'm sure everyone would, but it became a reality for one man, Michael Dell. Michael Dell is the current CEO of Dell, Inc, one of the largest companies in the world. He started this company back in 1984 with just $1,000 at the age of

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    Essay Length: 1,653 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: December 8, 2009 By: Mike
  • Dell Case Study

    Dell Case Study

    A student at the university of texas at austin by the name of michael dell founded the company as PC's limited. He started trading in the belief that if customers got these pc's directly and if there was a direct contact with the customers, you could understand much better of what customers needs are. Micheal dell dropped out of college to focus full time on his business which he started after getting $300,000 from his

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    Essay Length: 604 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Steve
  • Apple Computer Inc. Case Study

    Apple Computer Inc. Case Study

    Apple Computer Inc. Executive Summery Apple’s main business is in the design, manufacture, and marketing of personal computers and related software worldwide. It also designs, develops, and markets a line of portable digital music players along with related accessories and services, including the online distribution of third-party music and audio books. Prior to 2004 Apple’s earnings were relatively small compared to its two top competitors, Microsoft and Dell. In 2004 the company enjoyed an explosion

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    Essay Length: 693 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Artur
  • Starbucks Corporation Case Study

    Starbucks Corporation Case Study

    As the largest multinational coffee company in the world, the Starbucks Corporation is arguably a perfect picture of a group-oriented successful business. A corporation of this magnitude is gaining recognition across the globe for the very principals the company was originally built upon. The Starbucks mission statement reflects the company’s growth and eagerness to flourish in the upcoming years. The statement is as follows, “Establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in

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    Essay Length: 1,207 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Victor
  • Toyota Motor Corporation Case Study

    Toyota Motor Corporation Case Study

    Toyota Motor Corporation operates in the automotive industry worldwide. It engages in the design, manufacture, assembly, and sale of passenger cars, recreational and sport-utility vehicles, minivans and trucks, and related parts and accessories. The company offers hybrid vehicles primarily under the Prius brand, which run on a combination of gasoline and electric power. Its products also comprise conventional engine vehicles, including subcompact and compact cars consisting of Corolla sedan and Yaris brands; mini-vehicles, passenger vehicles,

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    Essay Length: 981 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Jon
  • Intel Corporation Case Study

    Intel Corporation Case Study

    Introduction This analysis of Intel Corporation is to educate the investor about the company and provide them with useful information that will enable them to make a decision as to whether they should invest in the company. Intel primarily manufactures semiconductors or integrated circuits containing silicon that are used in computers as computer chips. The purpose of this paper is to provide the investor with facts regarding the company profile, global presence, environmental policies, competitors,

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    Essay Length: 1,557 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: December 18, 2009 By: Victor
  • Dell Inc Case Study

    Dell Inc Case Study

    Executive Summary: “Dell, Inc. and its subsidiaries engage in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, sale, and support of computer systems and services worldwide” (YahooFinance). Dell recognizes that businesses are depending more and more on their information technology departments. Most frequently the strict challenges that Dell has faced by businesses impact not only the industry, but information technology as well. As a result, organizations must rely on professional service organizations that have both business and technical

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    Essay Length: 2,701 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: December 23, 2009 By: Max
  • Dell Case Study

    Dell Case Study

    Since its inception, Dell has dug its heels into the PC market as a company that has been able to weather the IT bubble burst, and been able to vary itself and its strategies to keep itself afloat without compromising its integrity and brand equity as a company that provides quality solutions at a reasonable cost. As a company, especially in the US market, Dell has been successful utilizing three main components in their strategy:

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    Essay Length: 628 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 26, 2009 By: Victor
  • Apple Corporation Inc. Case Study

    Apple Corporation Inc. Case Study

    I. Introduction. This external analysis of Apple Corporation uses an amalgam of Porter’s Five Forces, complementors, and elements of a PEST analysis to examine the threat levels in Apple’s market environment. Even though the analytical scheme is an amalgam of the various models, certain items are broken out for special attention below. First, in order to obtain an appreciation of that macroenvironment, an overview of Apple is offered. Apple is really involved in two businesses:

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    Essay Length: 8,591 Words / 35 Pages
    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Viruses, Trojan Horses and Worms Can Be the Cause of Damage to a Computer System – Are People Who Generate Them Breaking the Law? Use Examples or Case Studies from the Press or Text Books to Explain Your Answer

    Viruses, Trojan Horses and Worms Can Be the Cause of Damage to a Computer System – Are People Who Generate Them Breaking the Law? Use Examples or Case Studies from the Press or Text Books to Explain Your Answer

    Introduction: First of all we would like to know what exactly are virus, Trojan horse and worms. Viruses, worms, and Trojans are malicious programs which enter to your computer without your permission and knowing that can cause damage, information losses, privacies leak to your computer .They can also slow down the Internet connections, and they might even use your computer to spread themselves to your friends, family, co-workers, and the rest of the internet. The

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    Essay Length: 1,046 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: January 19, 2010 By: Anna
  • Target Corporation Case Study

    Target Corporation Case Study

    The main issue facing Target Corporation is what it should do with its department store and Mervyn's divisions. The company has considered closing or selling the divisions several times over the past few decades. Although both divisions continue to make a profit, the company could be better off focusing all of its attention on the Target stores. On the other hand, maybe the company needs to take a different approach with the divisions and try

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    Essay Length: 4,054 Words / 17 Pages
    Submitted: January 23, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Hewlett Packard Computers - Marketing Case Study

    Hewlett Packard Computers - Marketing Case Study

    Case Study: Hewlett-Packard 1. Problem Definition 1. Primary Business – Technology Firm 1. Imaging and Printing Group (IPG) 1. Products: Printers and inks 2. Revenue: 30% of total 2. Personal Systems Group (PSG) 1. Products: Desktop PCs, notebooks, servers, flat-screen TVs 2. Revenue: 29% of total 3. Technology Solutions Group (TSG) 1. Technology and IT services for B2B segment 2. Revenue: 37.5% of total 2. Main Issue – HP is struggling to decide whether to

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    Submitted: January 24, 2010 By: Fatih

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