Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
WDI Publishing, William Davidson Institute (EDI), University of Michigan
Version: 26 January 2010
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Published sources
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This mini-case details the history of Dell and its made-to-order production system. From a simple computer assembly and delivery company, Dell grew to dominate the PC industry by leveraging information and focusing on efficiency throughout the supply chain. However, changes in consumer tastes and supplier cost structure led to the decline of Dell's performance in 2005. What happened?
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Strategy and General Management
Published by:
WDI Publishing, William Davidson Institute (EDI), University of Michigan
Version: 26 January 2010
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Published sources
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This mini-case details the history of Dell and its made-to-order production system. From a simple computer assembly and delivery company, Dell grew to dominate the PC industry by leveraging information and focusing on efficiency throughout the supply chain. However, changes in consumer tastes and supplier cost structure led to the decline of Dell's performance in 2005. What happened?
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Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
WDI Publishing, William Davidson Institute (EDI), University of Michigan
Version: 26 January 2010
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Published sources