The first factor is the bargaining power suppliers have on any company. Domination by a few large suppliers is a variable any company must add into their equation for success in order to keep their prices down. ... The relationship retailers have with these powerful suppliers can potentially reduce strategic options for the organization. Wal-Mart has in place a distribution system that will allow them to bypass a lot of these variables and give then a competitive edge. ... They are planning on sharing their distribution resources that are now in place in their general merchandise stores, a...

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Dell explains the meaning of their model as "you actually get to have a relationship with the customer, and that creates valuable information, which, in turn, allows us to leverage our relationships with both supplier and customers. ... The "Virtual integration" strategy focuses on the following: - Customer focus (Business-to-Customer) - Supplier partnerships (Business-to-Business) - Mass customization - Just in time manufacturing The "Virtual integration" strategy is shown below of how Michael Dell explains should be with every company. ... "Get there first" Dell's web site has ...

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