Dell (DELL)

Dell Computer has been replaced by Taiwan-based Acer Inc. as the Number 2 computer maker in the world. This announcement comes on the heels of Dell’s announcement that they will be closing a manufacturing plant in North Carolina, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs. Dell plans to outsource its North Carolina jobs to Mexico and other countries.
The events highlight that as Dell expands beyond its hardware business to software, services, and network management, the need for facilities such as the one closing in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, diminishes—along with the profits they generate. The devices U.S. facilities produce can be made faster and cheaper elsewhere, which is one factor in Acer’s overcoming Dell in the rankings.

Oct 27 · 12:46:00 PM · Source: Portfolio.com
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by Michael Oliveto