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sure, we're losing money on each unit, but we'll make it up in volume. I've heard the supplier argument because, but I think perhaps it's because Samsung may b
by 6ren 15y ago
sure, we're losing money on each unit, but we'll make it up in volume.
I've heard the supplier argument because, but I think perhaps it's because Samsung may be interested in buying it, to escape Apple litigation (along with the PC division). Easy to sell as a going concern. But the simplest explanation is: today's HP is stupid.
- IgorPartola 15y agoFrom the America version of The Office: Oscar: I don't see how we can possibly sell these for that little without losing money. Delivery alone will cost-- Michael Scott: OK well sometimes, sometimes, it makes financial sense to lose money, right? Like for tax purposes? Oscar: Actually, I ran the numbers on this, and in this case, it makes financial sense to gain, money.
- bradleyland 15y agoWhat's really concerning about the supplier argument is that it would illustrate reckless management action. Running a company like HP, how can you not understand the impact of supplier contracts on canceling a product line? That would practically define the euphamism, "Asleep at the wheel".