Please answer the following questions on the below case studies.
(1) Dell: High Velocity, Focused Supply Chain Management Case Study
Provide a comprehensive overview including background and analysis (two pages) of the case study. Then answer the following questions (Each answer may be 200–300 words).
The case study questions are as follows:
1- What are the fundamental reasons for Dell’s success?
2-What should Dell do next to maintain its competitive advantage? Is its business model still viable?
3- Will the Dell Formula work elsewhere? If not, why not?
The answers must incorporate concepts and theory from course material and external references. Each answer may be 200–300 words. Cite your sources in APA format.
(2) Gate Gourmet Case Study: Success Means Getting to the Plane on Time
Provide a comprehensive overview including background and analysis (two pages) of the case study. Then answer the following questions.
The case study questions are as follows:
1-What supply chain challenges do Gate Gourmet face when dealing with demand fluctuations from airlines? Comment on how its supply chain investments support its overall customer service and resource utilisation objectives.
2- What prerequisites are important for the operation of the lean system that Gate Gourmet has in place.
The answers must incorporate concepts and theory from course material and external references. Each answer may be 200–300 words. Cite your sources in APA format.
