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Dell is a thriving company due to the efficient alignment of its information systems plan with its business plan.
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Dell is a thriving company due to the efficient alignment of its information systems plan with its business plan. Dell's business model has proved to be extremely successful due primarily to two main advantages; 1) selling straight from the factory to end users eliminated the markups of resellers, and 2) custom building orders significantly reduced the costs and risks associated with carrying large stocks of parts, components, and finished goods. These two key aspects of Dells business model is almost totally dependent on the fusion of its business objectives and processes with IT (Kearns 3). Strategic IS alignment facilitates Dells business model, competitive advantage, success within the industry, and the attainment of Dell's mission "to be the most successful computer company in the world at delivering the best customer experience in the markets we serve." (www.dell.com) Dell produces all its computers, workstations, and servers to order. This allows Dell customers...
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