personal computer industry and the mobile phone industry……………………………………..3 Resources…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………....4 Economies of scale‚ experience and scope……………………………………………………………………………………4 What are the main strengths of Apple and what distinguishes this company from the competition?.................................................................................................................................5 Strategic fit………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………5
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our case the competitive advantages of Apple is differentiation and innovation‚ high quality‚ great customer responsiveness‚ high level of marketing and having strong sales department. By recruiting Steve Jobs Apple did its first steps. They have done a good research and according to the results offered their production. By having good marketing and sales and good customer responsiveness Apple gained loyal customers. This means that Apple has good capabilities and resources. Moreover‚ Apple has done
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1) Factor behind Google early success: a) Advanced Algorithm. b) The high growth of World Wide Web c) Better and more efficient algorithm d) Receive great funding from two huge venture capitals e) Well combined CPC and CPR to charge the advertisers f) Business Model innovation (Search engine‚ contextual‚ Froogle‚ local advertiser‚ etc.) g) Product Improvement (fine tune the algorithm‚ give software to optimize clients’ ads) h) Innovation management (Google unique atmosphere that is very supportive
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Please divide Apple ’s history into periods and trace the changes in business models that took place over these periods. Apple history is explained in the case history from 1972 – 2006. Apples history is described below‚ reflecting on the changes in Business Model (how the company generated revenue). The Beginning years‚ 1976 – 1985: Apple was founded in 1976 and they built a computer circuit board named the Apple I. Within span of 4 years they went to IPO with the help of Venture capitalist
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advantages? Use Barney’s framework. Apple thrives in its industry as a result of its competitive advantage over the other companies in the PC‚ smart phone‚ and tablet industries. When looking at apples competitive advantages‚ it is best to consider Barney’s VRIO framework. Barney states that the key components of competitive advantage are value‚ rareness‚ imitability‚ and organization. Apple has mastered capitalizing on these four components of competitive advantage. Apple creates value to its customers
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Problem Statement The Apple Company has had great success with the iPod but now needs to figure out a way they can create a sustainable comparative advantage in the Mp3 player market or they will lose demand and market share‚ and decrease profits and revenue . Analysis I am now going to analyze the PC and Music Player industry using Porter’s five forces. ~Competitors The competitors in the PC industry are fierce and intense. There is a very high rivalry in the industry causing the price
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Apple Inc. in 2012 questions 1. What‚ historically‚ have been Apple’s competitive advantages? 2. Analyze the personal computer industry. Why did Apple struggle historically in PC’s? 3. How sustainable is Apple’s competitive position in PCs‚ MP3 players and smartphones? 4. What are Apple’s long-term prospects for the IPAD? 5. What advice would you offer the new CEO Tim Cook? 1. What‚ historically‚ have been Apple’s competitive advantages? 2. Analyze the personal computer industry. Why did Apple
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7/30/2013 eBay‚ Inc. and Amazon.com (A) Situation of the case: eBay is now faced with a direct competitor‚ Amazon.com. Even though Amazon.com has received most of the hype and publicity surrounding e-commerce‚ eBay has also built an innovative business truly sited to the internet. Initially‚ Amazon’s goal was to be the “Earth’s Biggest Bookstore” Since then‚ the company also entered music‚ video‚ toys and electronics business‚ extending the retail capabilities it had developed for books. Meanwhile
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Business Problem Paper The Amazon Kindle is a wireless‚ "convenient‚ and portable reading device with the ability to download books‚ blogs‚ magazines and newspapers" from almost anywhere in the United States (Amazon‚ 2008). Michael Lewis‚ the author of Moneyball and Liar’s Poker predicts‚ “this (the Amazon Kindle) is the future of book reading. It will be everywhere.” (Amazon‚ 2008). This report will determine whether the current $399.00 price tag is reasonable to successfully support and sustain
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Design Features Performance OS X Lion Built-in Apps Tech Specs Built on a rock-solid UNIX foundation‚ OS X is engineered to take full advantage of the technologies in every new Mac. And to deliver the most intuitive and integrated computer experience. Hardware and software made for each other. Since the software on every Mac is created by the same company that makes the Mac‚ you get a fully integrated system in which everything works together perfectly. OS X works with the
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