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Dell Computers and the Computer Industry, 2005.
Examines the success of this company within the computer segment.
2,489 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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Dell Computers is one of the great success stories of the microcomputer revolution. Starting with only $1000 in capital, Michael Dell built a computer manufacturer which is one of the most successful, and which changed the way that computer manufacturers provide products to consumers. The paper shows that the company's success illustrates the effect that a strong and charismatic leader can have on an organization, and Dell Computers bears the unforgettable imprint of its founder. This research examines the factors which have made Dell successful, considers the state of the computer industry today, and offers recommendations for Dell's strategy in the future.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Background of Dell Computers
Analysis of Computer Industry
Threat of New Entrants
Rivalry Among Existing Firms
Threat of Substitute Products
Bargaining Power of Buyers
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
STEP Analysis
Technological Factors
Economic Factors
Political Factors
Recommended Strategy for Dell Computer
References
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"The threat of new entrants into the microcomputer market is relatively low. This is because of the high cost of marketing microcomputers when there is little or no brand identification already established, and because the market share for existing firms is being consolidated. The industry itself has changed considerably from when Gateway 2000 entered the market (the most recent entrant of significance), and the price pressures that exist in the market are likely to discourage companies which do not have a solid financial basis on which to base their entrance (Feibus, 1998, p. 69)."
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Dell Computers and the Computer Industry, 2002.
Examines the creation of this computer firm and its place in the world's computer industry.
2,503 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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Dell Computers is one of the great success stories of the microcomputer revolution. The paper first traces the founding of Dell Computers by entrepreneur Michael Dell. It then analyzes the general computer industry, focusing on five factors: threat of new entrants, rivalry among existing firms, threat of substitute products, bargaining powers of buyers and bargaining powers of suppliers. Finally, the paper performs a STEP (social, technological, economical and political factors) analysis of Dell Computers.
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"The American economy is enjoying a period of stable growth that is characterized by stable interest rates and low inflation. Prices for personal computers have been dropping as manufacturers are eager to gain market share and are able to take advantage of declining cost schedules. In 1998, personal computers could be found in 43 percent of American homes; this represents a substantial increase from the 40 percent for the three years previous. It is estimated that 60 percent of American homes will have personal computers by 2002 as prices continue to decline. The decline in prices makes it possible for increased numbers of Americans to afford the machines; the attractiveness of the Web and other benefits fuels the demand for these lower-priced computers (Burrows, 1998, p. 28)."
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Innovation Of Dell Computer And Gateway Computer, 2002.
This management strategy and policy level paper is on the innovation of Dell Computer and Gateway Computer and focuses on the strategies adopted by both Dell Computer and Gateway Computer to establish a well defined position in the global computer market.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This Management strategy and Policy level paper is on the Innovation Of Dell Computer And Gateway Computer and focuses on the strategies adopted by both Dell Computer and Gateway Computer, to establish a well defined position in the global computer market. This paper also focuses on the comparison between innovations made by both the industries. It also reviews the factors responsible for setting back Gateway Computer to Dell Computer.
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Innovation Of Dell Computer And Gateway Computer, 2002.
This Management strategy and Policy level paper is on the Innovation Of Dell Computer And Gateway Computer and focuses on the strategies adopted by both Dell Computer and Gateway Computer, to establish a well define position in the global computer market.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This Management strategy and Policy level paper is on the Innovation Of Dell Computer And Gateway Computer and focuses on the strategies adopted by both Dell Computer and Gateway Computer, to establish a well define position in the global computer market. This paper also focuses on the comparison between innovations made by both the industries. It also reviews the factors responsible for setting back Gateway Computer to Dell Computer.
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The Dell Computer Corporation, 2005.
This paper explores the wide-reaching implications of the Dell Computer Corporation direct model for the entire computer industry as presented in "Matching Dell" by Jan W. Rivkin and Michael E. Porter.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that the Dell Computer Corporation direct model strategy stands out not only because of its elimination of middlemen but also because each computer is custom-designed and made-to-order per the customer's needs. The author points out that the corporation has threatened to undermine years of hard work by industry stalwarts such as IBM and Compaq because most of Dell's competitors manufacture machines to suit the needs of their retailers, resellers or distributors who in turn interacted with customers. The paper concludes that, rather than try to imitate Dell's model, companies with well-established names like IBM, HP/Compaq and Gateway should continue to thrive in their sectors while at the same time coveting more corporate accounts, creating more custom-made computers, easing away from the assembly line and offering the personalized PC purchasing experience for which Dell has become so famous.
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"Software is installed in a separate stage of the manufacturing process, and Dell offers specialized services for companies that require the installation of proprietary software. Companies like HP/Compaq would do well to hone the manufacturing process and shift away from the assembly-line. Customized "cell" production makes for a more stable system that is also tailored to the needs of the user. Also, when an order is placed, a list of parts is compiled and sent to the manufacturing plant located closest to the consumer."
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Dell Computers, 2005.
An industry overview of Dell Computers, including an analysis of current and future market conditions.
3,226 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper takes a look at the current and future market conditions of Dell Computers and uses that analysis to develop a model for operations of the company. The paper examines the competitive position Dell Computers holds in the personal computer market. The paper contends that it has built a solid base in the PC industry from which expansion into other markets becomes possible. The paper suggests that careful consideration should be given to these forays, as they can have a large financial impact on the company in a short time. With a focus on maintaining a strong position in the core market and strategic involvement in related sectors, Dell can not only maintain its dominant position, but can extend it.
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Introduction
Industry Overview
Current Market Conditions
Future Market Conditions
Outlook and Analysis
Market Structure
Impact of New Competitors
Pricing
Productivity
Cost Structure
Price Elasticity of Demand
Future Competitors
Strengths and Weaknesses of Competitors
Government Regulations
Supply and Demand
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"In 1984 Michael Dell was a college student pursuing a degree in medicine. He also happened to have a hobby of building computers. He decided to sell the product of his hobby, and began the business in his dorm room (Entrepreneurship, 2005). Business quickly took off, and he soon abandoned his dreams of practicing medicine to develop Dell Computers. From these humble beginnings the company rapidly grew to be a major competitor in the personal computer market. Dell's focus on efficiency of manufacturing, and a direct marketing approach, allowed him to continue gaining ground on the competition. In 1992, his company joined the Fortune 500 list as one of the largest companies in the world. In 1993 their growth placed them in the top five computer system manufacturers."
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The Rise of Dell Computers, 2002.
Explores the reasons behind the success of Dell Computers.
2,018 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper looks at the history of Dell Computers, from its beginnings to the present day, and examines how Michael Dell and Dell Computer Corporation have survived the competition and challenges of the computer industry while other computer companies have floundered. The paper includes a look at some of Michael Dell's personal traits, Dell Computer Corporation's direct model approach to doing business, how Dell Computer fares today, and Dell's global strategies.
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"Michael Dell has always been precocious and interested in advancing his knowledge. When he was an 8-year-old third grader, he wrote to a company that advertised he could ?earn his high school diploma by passing one simple test. The woman who came to administer the test was surprised when a child appeared wearing a red terry-cloth bathrobe (Maney, 1999).? This was just the beginning of one of the most successful computer companies today."
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Dell Computers, 2002.
A study of the decreasing computer hardware industry and the impact on the Dell Computer Corporation.
1,395 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper explores the foreign expansion of the Dell Computer Corporation into China and other international markets. It discusses how this relatively young company expanded overseas with research and development departments and future projects. The paper compares Dell with Gateway, which has not expanded globally. This paper found that they share similar business strategies, but that Dell executed the strategy better, which enabled successful global expansion.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History of Dell
The Industry
The Expansion
Comparisons
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"Though the computer hardware industry was once booming, in recent years the industry has experienced a decrease in profits. Most of this is due to the downturn in the economy and a decrease in consumer confidence and spending. The decrease in profits is also due to a decreased need of consumers to upgrade. The technology that computers provide is not growing at the rate that it once was which means that consumers can continue to use older computers to meet their needs."
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Marketing Dell Computers Inc., 2006.
This paper details the manner in which Dell Computers Inc. markets its products in various fields such as pricing, placement and promotion.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper examines the marketing practices of Dell Computers Inc. Dell Computers Inc. is a for-profit manufacturer of personal computers. This paper details the history of the company, which made its name in the PC industry by offering a unique custom configuration of personal computers and portables. This writer of this paper focuses on the pricing, product placement and promotion of Dell's various computer related products. This paper also discusses the Dell "Build-to-Order" strategy which proved successful in marketing as well as an overall strategy in supply chains across the country. This paper details how Dell has not only cornered the personal computing home office market but also the manner in which it derives a substantial amount of its revenue from its small business clients.
Table of Contents:
The Product-What is Dell?
Pricing
Placement
Promotion
Works Cited
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"Dell Computers is a for-profit manufacturer of personal computers. Early on in its corporate history, Dell Computers made its name in the PC industry by offering a unique custom configuration of personal computers and portables. Thus, Dell made its mark by developing distinctive competencies in the then still-evolving PC market of the 1980's. The then, small, Texas based firm resolved to show to the world that Dell Computers was not simply technologically astute-in fact, the company placed a rather low priority upon this aspect of Dell in its marketing, pricing, promotions, and placement in the PC market. The company did not emphasize that Dell was on the cutting edge of every new technical development. Rather, the Dell Company stressed that the company had sound knowledge of how to manufacture, design, and market its products or services effectively in a way to keep costs low for the average consumer or small business."
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Global Strategy: Dell Computers, 2008.
A case study analysis of Dell Computers' global strategy and market expansion considerations.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper illustrates the various aspects of the global economy that lead an industry competitor such as Dell Computers to utilize the comparative advantages of global markets to enhance their own competitive advantages. It begins by examining computer industry as a whole and then discusses Dell Computers in terms of its competitive position and its relative strengths and weaknesses.
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Abstract
Purpose
Approach
Industry Climate
Managerial & Competitive Strategies
Conference Activity
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"NTT Corporation is Japan's largest telecommunications provider. Among its list of services is telephone, cellular, ISDN services, and multimedia and data communications services. NTT is better equipped to integrate data services across its network of wireless customers because this has been a focus of its corporate strategy for sometime. NTT Corporation reported more than $97b but this figure was an overall decrease from the previous year of 0.6% (Global, 2006). How NTT Corporation manages its expansion across the Asia-Pacific rim may very well determine its future competitiveness on the global markets where there is a significant demand for its data capabilities across wireless networks."
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Dell Computers, 2008.
Looks at the industry pressures, prior to e-commerce, that drove Dell Computers' early formation and business rationale.
830 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that the computer industry climate has historically been defined as a the buyer's market characterized by the mentality of the consumer. The author points out that,although operating margins always have been under pressure in the PC industry, Dell was able to reduce dramatically overhead and operating costs by utilizing direct sales of PCs originally through the phone and post. The paper stress that Dell did not maintain an integrated network of retail outlets and distributors; therefore, it was able to lead the market in terms of cost and to offer the most customization design to meet the customer's individual needs.
Table of Contents:
Historical Background
Industry Prior to E-Commerce
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"One key competitive factor within the computer industry throughout its historical development is that the Wintel combination made it difficult for the PC manufacturers such as Dell to maintain wider operating margins. This is apparent because Intel and Microsoft were able to artificially inflate their operating margins because the PC manufacturers could not readily contract with another OS provider or another processor manufacturer other than AMD which was relatively small compared to Intel. "
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Dell Computers, 2007.
An analysis of Dell Computer's promotion and pricing strategies, including a SWOT analysis.
2,232 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses promotion and pricing strategies for Dell Computers. The paper begins by describing the background of Dell Computers and then introduces its pricing and promotion strategies. It follows with an integrative paper which analyzes the organization, includes details on Dell's marketing mix and provides a SWOT analysis. The paper concludes with recommendations for the organization.
Table of Contents:
Background
Promotion and Pricing Relative to Dell Computers
Integrative Paper
Introduction
Dell's Marketing Mix
SWOT Analysis
Recommendations
Concluding Discussion
From the Paper
"There are several strengths at Dell's disposal. As noted previously, one of these strengths is their wide breadth of their product mix. Dell offers a variety of products including: notebooks, desktop PCs, servers, storage systems, workstations, printers, software, cameras, camcorders, televisions, and more. In addition to these products, Dell has a variety of services that it offers, from consulting to financial services. This width in their product mix not only allows them to meet the needs of a wider variety of consumers, but also gives them an increased opportunity to cross-sell to existing consumers."
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Dell Computer Company, 2004.
This paper discusses Dell Computer Company?s reaction to two of their organizational decisions that were questioned by consumers.
2,825 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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This paper explains that Dell Computer Company?s was criticized because they used prisoners to recondition computers, and they located their customer service center in India.The author points out that, upon receiving criticism for these policies, Dell Computer canceled its contract with Unicor, a branch of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, which uses prisoners for electronics recycling and other similar industrial contract jobs, and brought some of their call centers back to the U.S. from India. The paper concluded that Dell is sensitive to its environmental and societal, labor responsibilities but only after those are made public and may affect its relationship with its customer base.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review Good Eggs?
All the Leaves are Green?.and the Sky is Blue
Description of Field Research
Results
Discussion and Conclusions
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"The other point of their study was that although academics and business leaders have debated the social responsibilities of business, few have a handle on what the public expects. Corporations, they contend, cannot know how far to go toward helping their communities without this information. But they did note that there is a growing body of literature concerned with defining what it means for a company to be socially responsible. The paper concludes that a socially responsible company must have concerns beyond short-term profitability, and that it must have a commitment to ?minimizing or eliminating any harmful effects and maximizing its long-run beneficial impact on society.? "
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Dell Computers, 2005.
A discussion of Dell Computer's drive for industry leadership, in 2003.
1,695 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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The paper analyzes Dell computer company. The paper includes a personal history of Michael Dell, as well as a history of Dell Computers. The paper discusses the direct sales philosophy, and how this is used in Dell's business plan to increase profits. The paper concludes with recommendations for Dell to increase market share and profitability.
Table of Contents:
Company Background and History
Historic Financial Performance and Results
Organizational Culture and Structure
Current Issues and Opportunities
Constraints to Success Achievement
Strategic Analysis and Choice
Summary and Concluding Recommendations
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"Their description included an architecture that would be based on the usage of standards based and low costing two way and also four way clustered 'server building blocks' which would be able to deliver to the user a combination of unlimited scalability and also an excellent and strong database performance. They expressed their firm belief and hope that this type of small server/cluster design architecture would be able to finally rival the traditionally vertically scaled SMP systems, and give a better overall performance, and also at a cheaper rate than the traditional models."
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Dell Computer and Supply Chain Management, 2006.
An analysis of Dell Computer's supply chain management system and how it has contributed to the company's success.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper offers a SWOT analysis of Dell Computer and the company's supply chain management. Dell Computer has been highly successful with a system that includes a well-controlled supply chain, and this has been the keystone of its business-to-business commerce as well. A SWOT analysis shows what Dell gets from this supply chain management strategy.
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