1. Ford
... model. Dell takes orders directly from the customer and delivers the product, again, directly to the customer. In the case of Ford, dealer showrooms and car lots have been the only ways of retailing a new car since the inception of the automobile. Eradication of all dealerships for the sake of advancement is, simply, impossible. First, Ford is obliged to the dealerships through ... legal franchise agreements, and, more importantly, consumers are accustomed to shopping for cars in first person. Car shopping appeals to the senses of the consumer, and the Internet is not yet capable of del...
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