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2. Introduction:. In 1994 Dell finally stopped selling PCs through retail stores It moved completely to using an integrated IT platform that allows customers to order a PC to their specificationsStrategic use of IS produced Cost savings from reduced inventories that were then passed on to the cons
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1. 1 Chapter 2. Strategic Use of Information Resources Managing and Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach
2. 2 Introduction: In 1994 Dell finally stopped selling PCs through retail stores
It moved completely to using an integrated IT platform that allows customers to order a PC to their specifications
Strategic use of IS produced Cost savings from reduced inventories that were then passed on to the consumer
This innovation created a competitive advantage for Dell, which used its information resources to achieve high volumes without the high costs of the industry’s traditional distribution channels
3. 3 EVOLUTION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
4. 4 Figure 2.1 Eras of Informational Usage in Organizations