The diagram below highlights this flexibility: Dell Computers Corp Suppliers (figure 1.1) Suppliers Figure 1.1 provides a simplistic example of Dells supply chain. The numbered squares each represent a component supplier. Hypothetically speaking lets us assume that supplier number 5 provides Dell with circuit boards. Management has discovered that it would be more efficient ordering that component from a regional supplier, therefore decides to cut supplier 5 out of the supply chain and switches to supplier number 6. ... This process is also dependent on mutual trust between Dell and suppliers....

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HP offers their computers via the Internet allowing for custom configuration but not to the same level of detail or options as Dell or Gateway. ... Dell does not seem to favor one supplier over another; they offer several vendors' products. ... Dell's "Direct" approach allows them to bypass the middleman, who adds little value to the products, yet charges a substantial markup to sell PCs to end-users. ... They have also formed alliances with best-of-breed suppliers. ... These pages allow suppliers to provide rapid information on their capacities, capabilities, inventories in their s...

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PC manufacturers are able to receive shipments from suppliers with ease. ... • Cost disadvantages independent of scales: There are no cost disadvantages because all computer manufacturers have access to suppliers, and delivery is done directly to the buyer. ... Power of suppliers - • Low, Suppliers are required to share sensitive information with Dell such as quality problems (11). Easy to get suppliers to follow Dell's lead because they also reap the benefits of faster cycle times, reduced inventory, and improved forecasts (11) • Suppliers play a big role in the e...

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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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After they set communication system, she and her staffs can solve problems requiring immediate like the order of some special books or the broken of security camera; they can online access to information like contact with supplier when they want to order new books and contact with customers if customers have any questions about the price or they can master market demanding trend (the trend of market demanding) through(or "on internet" better??) ... LAN is a collection of computers that are linked to allow sharing of hardwares, softwares and data. ...

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Together they accumulated around $1200, unfortunately this money wasn't enough when a local store order 50 computers, but once again Jobs found a solution, he persuade a local part supplier to give him the parts in a 30 days credit. ... Jobs wanted to innovate the personal computer, incorporating an appealing operation system that allows the user to navigate in a friendly screen. ...

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The Department of Justice and nineteen U.S. states filed an antitrust case against Microsoft on May 18, 1998. The Department of Justice charged Microsoft with two violations of Section Two of the Sherman Act for illegally protecting and extending the Windows software monopoly. A third charge for a v...

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Global E-mail systems have the capability to link anyone to anywhere in the world, bringing supplier and customer closer together, and enhancing collective problem-solving . ... The number of public service E-mail firms has grown considerably over the past few years, and the law protects customers by allowing them to sue any such firm that discloses a message without authorization. ...

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Dell Computer Corporation, headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, near Austin, is the world's leading direct to computer Systems Company and premier supplier of technology for the internet infrastructure. ... • The direct model allows the Company to maintain, monitor and update a customer database that can be used to shape future product offerings and post-sale service and support programs. ...

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction The year 2000 computer issue is defined by Zetlin (1998) as "the result of a universal programming standard that records dates as six digits rather than eight, using only two digits for the year. Software that uses two-digit year fields (that is, almost all of it) will understand the year 2000 as "00- if the problem is not corrected in time- (pg. 1). The medical industry as a whole will approach year 2000 with months of new system implementations and developing contingency plans to deal with problems associated with Y2K. Medical manufacturers must pay close atte...

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