This Strategy Working? 2 SWOT Analysis 2 Cost Competitiveness 2 Diversification Efforts 2 Financial Analysis 2 Market Share 2 % Change in Sales 2 Operating Margin 2 Net Profit 2 Net Profit Margin 2 Working Capital % Change 2 Long Term Debt % Change 2 Shareholders Equity % Change 2 Return on Total Capital 2 Return on Shareholders’ Equity 2 Gross Profit Margin 2 Operating Profit Margin 2 Net Profit Margin 2 Return on Total Assets 2 Return on Capital Employed 2
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Case Study of Dell’s Working Capital Jianduo Guo, Shihao Qi, Michael, Yitsik 1. Big picture: With or Without external financing to meet the need of rapid growth Timeline of Dell is showed as follows: Calendar Year Fiscal Year Note 1990 1991 Expand indirect distribution channels 1993 1994 August: loss from sell-off of excess inventory September: growth to liquidity & profitability 1994 1995 July: exit low margin indirect channel 1995 1996 Inventory
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years, Apple’s goal was to break into the personal computer market; though successful, it was difficult to compete with nationally known brands as a start up. In December of 1980, Apple went public which provided the company millions of dollars in capital to expand operations. Through 1985, Apple struggled to determine which product path to take; after failed models, low sales and a power struggle, Steve Jobs was pushed out of Apple. A steady rise followed by a steep declined characterized the next
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Company was incorporated in 1903 in Michigan,USA by Henry Ford and 11 partners with a starting capital of 28000 US $ in cash. The company witnessed tremendous growth and became one of the top three car manufacturers in North America. Sales reached 150 billion $ in 1996 with a total of 370,000 work force worldwide. The company stayed innovative and progressive in its strategy and business model. In the 1970's, the car market became more competitive with the Japanese manufacturers like Toyota and Honda
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explaining with data and facts from this case. Product Innovation (the development of an improved product) Dell is the only computer company which offers its customers the built-to-order model. The customers can choose which components they want to have in their computer and can adapt it to their needs. Process Innovation (the development of a new manufacturing process) Dell has brought a maniacal focus to shaving minutes off the time to assemble and ship a computer. By studying videotapes
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Control 15 Conclusion 16 Ford Motor Company Executive Summary As director of Supply Chain Systems, Teri Takai recommends implementing virtual integration strategies from companies like Dell to portions of Ford’s supply chain strategy. Although there are several key differences between the companies, the restructuring plans of Ford 2000 have set a viable foundation to implement Dell’s virtual integration strategy in inventory management
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------------------------------------------------- Executive Summary As director of Supply Chain Systems, Teri Takai recommends implementing virtual integration strategies from companies like Dell to portions of Ford’s supply chain strategy. Although there are several key differences between the companies, the restructuring plans of Ford 2000 have set a viable foundation to implement Dell’s virtual integration strategy in inventory management, customer service and support and suppliers’ management
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the amount of sales that the company has, also influencing the net working capital ratio of only 0.23. At first sight the current liabilities to inventory ratio of 15 might seem a bit high, although the denominator of the current liability to inventory ratio is inventory and it is really low. It’s really hard to compare the company to the industry average because there is no other company that handles its inventory like Dell does. The company’s operation ratio expense is 12.64, way below compare
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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF DELL AND HP Executive Summary 2 This financial analysis report examines two high profile competitors, Dell and Hewlett Packard (HP), within the computer/technology industry in order to evaluate company performance and financial health. Overall company strategies were reviewed and considered along with the financial analysis to come to a conclusion for recommendation of investment. The reports introduction gives an overview to the computer/technology industry and expands
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like Dell. • Another group believes differences between the auto business and computer manufacturing is substantive. Relative to Dell, Ford’s supplier network has more layers and companies, and Ford’s purchasing organization was more prominent and independent than Dell's. Sub Issue • Company-wide emphasis on shareholder value and customer responsiveness. • Market share Environmental and Root Case Analysis There exist many similarities between Ford`s processes
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