It's not often that I disagree with Tom; but I disagree with this:
Dell rules.
Great "business system."
I applaud.
Pathetic innovators!
Consider it a waste!
Newsweek/02.21.2005: "Dell finds it hilarious that HP and Sony fund researchers to come up with new ideas."
TP to MD: You'll not be around 20 years from now! R&D and Re-imaginings count over the long haul.
Come to think of it, nothing new in PCs (save Apple!!!!) in years & years. I don't buy that the PC world is "mature."
I was thinking about this, and whilst he might be be innovative in the classical, text book sence, his distribution methods are innovative, are they not? Dell distribute and manufacture better than the others. They price tighter than ever thought possible. They let the big guys design the newest, bestest, brightest. Then, and only then, do they determine the fastest, most efficient, most inexpensive way to deliver these opportunities to the customer. Thier processes are innovative, so much so that they have managed to leverage huge competitive advantage from them.
And as for not being around for long, here's what Michael Dell has to say on that:
"Stay tuned. There's a lot we can and will do. A better
business model will beat a better technology, "The days of engineering-led technology companies are coming to an
end."
I am inclined to agree. As products such as computers, televisons, and other consumer electronics become increasingly commoditised and cheaper (CHINA!), people like Dell will only see their potential market grow.
Dell is a great make of laptop.
Posted by: Danni | Wednesday, March 09, 2005 at 08:35 PM
shut da fuck up!!!!!!
Posted by: amy | Thursday, December 08, 2005 at 05:39 AM