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WSJ: Dell to sell PC factories

pcadvisor.co.uk
05-Sep-2008
        
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Computer giant in talks with contract manufacturers PC giant Dell is trying to sell its computer manufacturing plants around the world, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report this morning. The WSJ, which quoted "people familiar with the matter", said Dell has approached contract manufacturers over the last few months offering to sell the plants. Contract manufacturers are companies that specialise in... [read full story]                    

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Dell Inc is trying to sell computer factories around the world in efforts to cut cost and improve profitability, the Wall Street Journal said. In recent months, Dell has approached contract computer manufacturers with...

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is trying to sell computer factories around the world in efforts to cut cost and improve profitability, the Wall Street Journal said. In recent months, Dell has approached contract computer manufacturers with offers to...