In nine pages an overview and 4Ps analysis of Dell Computers are provided. Twelve sources are cited in the bibliography.
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Summary Dell Computer Corporation was established in 1984 by Michael Dell, who is the longest-tenured CEO of major US computer company. Dell changed the marketing approach for PCs from using
third-parties to going direct - direct from company to user. Dell has used the Internet brilliantly to increase sales. Dell is the worlds #1 direct computer sales vendor. Compaq holds
the number one position in terms of market share for servers in the world but Dell recently took #1 position for servers in the United States. This is an
international company with a global presence. There are operation and manufacturing facilities in numerous international locations. Dell achieves it competitive advantage through its direct link to consumers and through
its exceptional customer service. The company is also always on the cutting-edge both in the products it offers and in the products it uses to streamline operations. Description of
Company Michael Dell founded Dell Computer Corporation in 1984. Dell is still the CEO and owns 12 percent of the company. Dell is the longest-tenured CEO of any major US
computer company. Corporate headquarters are located in Round Rock, Texas, near Austin. Dell revolutionized the PC marketing world by taking the middle man out of the equation. The company
has always followed a direct approach - direct from the company to the user. Due to the direct marketing and sales approach, Dell can offer lower prices than many of
its competitors making it the worlds #1 direct computer sales vendor (Hoovers, 2001). The company moved into the server market and quickly became one of the leaders in this market: