Dell Computer Corporation

Process Technology and Organization of Operations

Degree of Automation - Before April 1997

–Conventional assembly line

–25 People to build one machine

–Little job variation or enrichment

–High levels of parts/supplies inventories in stock rooms

–Multiple suppliers

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Degree of Automation]
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Business to Consumer]
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Business 2 Business Selling]
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Supply Chain Management]
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Receiving]
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Assembly]
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Testing]
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Shipping]