CASS 11 Apple Inc.: People and Design 1. DISCUSSION Apple sells stylish and functional computers as well as variety of electronic devices‚ and it operates retail stores. Describe the forces for change tht best help Apple keep its creative edge. With the recent passing of Steve Jobs‚ there has been an intense spotlight focused on both the man and the company he built. Most of the attention has rightfully been focused on Jobs’ passion and creativity‚ as well as the remarkable period of innovation
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I. Situation Analysis A. Category/Competitor Definition The brand equity of Apple Inc. is largely comprised of five product lines‚ two functional solutions‚ or two types of customer-based services. The industry‚ in which Apple competes‚ therefore‚ depends on the methodological classification of its products. The diversification of markets enhances Apple’s value chains‚ as a result. In a product lines based system Apple competes in five markets‚ including the PC industry with its Macintosh computers
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Introduction: Apple‚ Inc. is an electronics and software company based in California‚ USA. Originally known as Apple Computer‚ the company is familiar to most people as innovators of the personal computer as it is known today. Apple Computer had introduced many of the now-commonplace features of personal computers‚ including the GUI‚ the mouse‚ the floppy disk drive‚ and color graphics. Apple Computer ’s Macintosh line of PC ’s had brought numerous software and hardware components within reach
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Community Environment Issue Student Name SCI/275 August 11‚ 2013 Mouna DiBenedetto Community Environmental Issue Central Texas‚ especially Travis County‚ has been under drought conditions since La Niña‚ a weather pattern where the surface temperatures are cooler in the Pacific ocean‚ thus creating drier weather in the southern part of the United States‚ in 2011 (StateImpact‚ n.d.). Although this type of weather pattern is typically combated with the arrival of El Niño‚ which has the opposite
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Threat of New Entrants: When Apple first began in the early 1980’s‚ the threat of new entrants was significant. PCs were a relatively new commodity with little distinction‚ few competitors‚ and no government regulation‚ and although initial R&D was complex‚ assembly was simple. Unsurprisingly‚ new firms emerged quickly and forced Apple to differentiate its product over time. This push continued through the years‚ and ultimately‚ Apple was forced to create more innovative‚ unique‚ and quality products—a
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Apple Learning Team D BIS 320 04/14/2014 Greg Chavarria Apple Apple Inc. is a consumer’s electronics company that was first founded by Steve Jobs‚ Ronald Wayne and Steve Wozniak on April 1‚ 1976 in Cupertino‚ CA. Apple Inc. is known for designing innovative and cutting edge consumer electronics‚ software‚ applications‚ phones‚ and personal computers etc. What makes Apple successful is how the founders are able to keep up with technology without sacrificing the company objectives. Their products
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Personal and Professional Development ISYS 10211 Apple Inc. John Stefan (A2203) Hassan Hameez Muhammad Hassanul hadi Iqbal (A2204) John Stefan (A2203) Hassan Hameez Muhammad Hassanul hadi Iqbal (A2204) Done by: Contents 1. Introduction 2. The Development and nature of the profession 3. How the company have influenced society 4. Professionalism and Ethics 5. The Ongoing Development of IT Professionals 6. Conclusion 7
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Profitability Ratios The profitability ratios of Apple show that the company is doing well financially. The gross profit margin shows the percentage of revenues available to cover the operating expenses and still turn a profit. The higher the percentage is the better off the company is. Over the years‚ the trend should be moving in an upward position (**Book citation.). For 2010‚ 2011‚ and 2012‚ Apple’s ratios were 39.38%‚ 40.48%‚ and 43.87%‚ respectively (Apple financials). The trend is increasing over
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How Apple Can Keep Its Value By Saul Hansell It’s official. Apple is the most valuable computer maker in the world. In the wake of the company’s better than expected earnings in the quarter ended Sept. 30‚ Apple’s shares rose by nearly 7 percent‚ making the company’s total market value $162 billion. That edges out I.B.M.‚ which is worth $155 billion. Apple also surged past Intel‚ worth $156 billion‚ and Nokia‚ the most valuable cellphone maker‚ which is worth $150 billion. Indeed‚ Apple is now
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Apple Inc. Financial Ratio Analysis TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary Introduction Liquidity i. ii. iii. Working Capital Current Ratio Current Cash Debt Coverage Ratio pg. 7 pg. 3 pg. 5 pg. 6 Asset Management i. ii. Inventory Turnover Days in Inventory iii. iv. Solvency i. ii. iii. iv. Accounts Receivable Turnover Receivable Collection Period pg. 9 Debt to Total Assets Ratio Cash Debt Coverage Ratio Times Interest Earned Ratio Free Cash Flow pg. 11 Profitability Ratios i.
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