That process continued as Dell outsourced the management of its supply chain, and then the design of its computers themselves.

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With its internal IT team in place, it plans to eliminate steps in the process that are part of a highly outsourced model.

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This means that as additional activities are outsourced, the supply chain turns from a single integrated process, performed within the boundaries of traditional corporations, to a fragmented and disintegrated process, a collection of separate and disjointed activities performed across several independent subcontractors.

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This means that as more and more activities are outsourced, the supply chain turns from a single integrated process performed within the boundaries of traditional corporations to a fragmented and disintegrated process, a collection of separate and disjointed activities, performed across several independent subcontractors.

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And if outsourced, will it be done domestically or offshore, and who will manage the process?

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