Modular design also gives Dell the increased flexibility in its procurement function. ... Through the use of the World Wide Web, Dell has been able to integrate both customers and suppliers into its manufacturing and logistics function. ... Therefore based on that time-scale suppliers are able to determine at which point in the assembly line their particular component would be needed. ... This will be discussed in a later section under the heading (Dells use of Technology to make its logistics function more efficient and effective). ... The diagrams on the following page is a representation of...

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