Dell shutting down Raleigh plant

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on October 8, 2009 at 7:21 am

The computer maker — which recently signaled just how confident it is about future success in that business — will in January shut the doors to its 900-worker plant in Raleigh, N.C. The slimmed-down Nashville operations of the once-high-flying company appear to be safe while the folks in Carolina fret about the fate of more than $300 million in incentives.

SEE ALSO: Background on Dell, including its local cutbacks over the past year

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Dell’s strength has become its weakness

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on August 18, 2009 at 7:04 am

And a Zacks analyst (who does seem to have forgotten that Kevin Rollins left as CEO more than two years ago) says not being willing to adapt could lead the one-time PC high flier down a dark path.

Despite these pressures, Dell refuses to adapt a business model to suit current market dynamics. While most of its competitors have attuned themselves suitably, Dell continues to stick with its supply chain management policy and direct sales model.

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Lebanon, Dell may meet in court

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on June 5, 2009 at 8:57 am

City officials are frustrated with the lack of information from the computer maker and say they are contemplating suing the company (Ticker: DELL) over the job cuts at its plant there.

“A 40-year-old deal is a contract. You stay around and continue to have jobs and be a good corporate citizen,” says Farmer.

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Dell slips a spot

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on April 16, 2009 at 10:44 am

For the first time in eight years, Dell is not the largest shipper of PCs in the United States.

Dell was severely challenged by tough competition in the retail space. This, combined with the weak U.S. professional market, dropped Dell into the No. 2 position in the overall U.S. market. Acer’s strong growth was fueled by low priced mobile PCs, its solid presence in the retail space, as well as in channels.

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