Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased competition in the EMS industry.
• Dependence on a small number of customers.
• Variability in operating results.
• Shortage or price fluctuation in component parts.
• Difficulty integrating acquired businesses and managing expansion.
• Risks associated with acquisition strategy.
• Inefficiencies in managing growth and geographically dispersed operations.
• Dependence on the electronics industry.
• Inability to respond to rapidly changing technology.
• Difficulty attracting and retaining key personnel and skilled employees.
• Risks related to international operations.
• Compliance with environmental laws.

Mitigation Strategies

• Consolidating Dell's server product manufacturing.
• Focusing efforts on high-value-added, high-profit margin server business.
• Seeking acquisition opportunities to expand geographic reach, add manufacturing capacity, and diversify into new markets.
• Augmenting existing EMS capabilities with related value-added services.
• Managing growth effectively by attracting, training, motivating, and managing new employees.
• Improving operational and information systems.
• Reducing indebtedness under credit facility using proceeds from initial public offering.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities