Dell Computer Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of direct computer systems. The company’s revenue in fiscal year 2001 was $31.9 billion and it also established itself as the world’s number one computer company. The company conducts operations worldwide and is managed on a geographic basis. The company’s headquarters are located in Austin, Texas and its manufacturing facilities are located in Nashville, Tennessee, Brazil, Ireland, Malaysia, and China. Dell’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol DELL.
Michael Dell is the founder and the CEO of Dell computer corporation. He started the company while attending the University of Texas. He’s been in the computer industry ever since he was a teenager when he bought parts from IBM and made computers at home to sell. He’s a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Computerworld/Smithsonian Awards, and the World Economic Forum Foundation. He has sufficient experience in the industry.
Mission Statement:
Dell's mission is to be the most successful Computer Company in the world at delivering the best customer experience in markets we serve. In doing so, Dell will meet customer expectations of:
Highest quality
Leading technology
Competitive pricing
Individual and company accountability
Best-in-class service and support
Flexible customization capability
Superior corporate citizenship
Financial stability
Vision Statement
"Dell is committed to being a good neighbor in the communities we call home. We must continue to grow responsibly - protecting our natural resources and practicing sustainability in all its forms - and improve the communities where we live and work through our financial and volunteer efforts."
Nature of business
Dell Inc. was founded on a simple concept; that by selling personal computers
directly to customers, Dell could best understand their needs and provides the most
effective computing solutions to meet...