Apple Inc. Presented by Wei Ping Sirin Taskin John Contents Company background Name | Apple Inc. | Industries served | Computer hardware‚ Computer software‚ Consumer electronics‚ Digital distribution | Geographic areas served | Worldwide | Headquarters | U.S. | Current CEO | Tim Cook | Revenue | $ 156.508 billion (2012) | Profit | $ 41.733 billion (2012) | Employees | 72‚800 (2012) | Main Competitors | Samsung Electronics Co‚ International Business Machines Corporation
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Apple‚ Inc. SWOT analysis Carzadean Lawton MGT680-Strategic Management Dr. Leland Taylor June 30‚ 2013 Abstract Apple Computers Inc. has made its mark in the industry by creating innovative products which continues to redefine the design of computers. In the past there have been companies who have failed to succeed at trying to replicate Apple’s design. In this report‚ we will identify examples of the good and the bad of business practices. This report will analyze the case of Apple Inc.
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Apple Case Study Historical Timeline of Apple Inc. Apple Incorporated has come a long way over the years‚ starting more than 3 decades ago in 1976. Apple was founded by Steve jobs‚ Steve Wonzniak and Ronald Wayne initially entering a niche market in the production of the first computer‚ the Apple I‚ followed by the Apple II in 1978. Apple began its career as a successful company based upon strategic innovation‚ and they remain that way today‚ but it wasn’t always sunshine and lollipops‚ they
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PESTEL Analysis on Apple Inc. In analysing the macro-environment‚ it is important to identify the factors that might influence the organisation’s demand and supply levels and its cost (Kotter and Schlesinger‚ 1991; Johnson and Scholes‚ 1993). A PESTEL is one of the frameworks that help to understand market growth or decline‚ business position‚ potential and direction for operations (Kotler‚ 1998). PESTEL analysis is also useful when entering a new market or starting business operations in a new
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Company name: Gilligan Inc. Goods: A. Ipad 1. The New Ipad * Model Number: A1403 (EMC 2499) 2. Ipad 2 * Model Number: A1397 (EMC 2424) 1. Product descriptions (The New Ipad) The iPad 3rd Generation (Wi-Fi/Cellular‚ CDMA - Verizon/A-GPS‚ A1403) which some may choose to refer to as the "iPad 3 is a tablet computer for the web‚ e-mail‚ photos‚ video‚ music‚ gaming and more. The iPad 3rd Gen line is significantly more powerful and the focus has shifted more substantially
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Table of Contents Page Introduction 2 Apple‚ Inc Overview 3 Apple’s Branding Strategy 4 Apple’s Brand Equity 5 Microsoft’s Marketing Strategy 6 Microsoft’s Branding Strategy/Equity 8 Apple vs. Microsoft Operating systems 9 Advertising Campaigns 10 Effectiveness/Conclusion 13 Appendix A 16 Apple Balance Sheet 17 References 18 Introduction The psychological perception of a company
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Apple Computers For Fiscal Year Ending December 31‚2010 Overview: Apple started in Steve Job’s bedroom when Jobs and Steve Wozniak began work on the Apple I. Since it’s start Apple has had it’s ups and downs and today has come out on top. Apple designs‚ manufactures and markets a range of personal computers‚ mobile communication and media devices‚ and portable digital music players‚ and sells a variety of related software‚ services‚ peripherals‚ networking solutions and third party digital
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Apple Inc. Corporate Goals Empathy for Customers/Users We offer superior products that fill real needs and provide lasting value. We deal fairly with competitors and meet customers and vendors more than halfway. We are genuinely interested in solving customer problems‚ and we will not compromise our ethics or integrity in the name of profit. Aggressiveness/Achievement We set aggressive goals and drive ourselves hard to achieve them. We recognize that this is a unique time‚ when our products
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Apple Inc Patent Map/ Track pad As I have searched in the query of WIPO patent scope for the track technology of Apple Inc. I have found 3 patent which is track for music‚ track for GPS and the last track pad which I choose track pad for further investigation. The new Magic Trackpad is the first Multi‑Touch trackpad designed to work with your Mac desktop computer. It uses the same Multi‑Touch technology you love on the MacBook Pro. And it supports a full set of gestures‚ giving you a whole new
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1.0 Introduction Apple was founded in 1976. It is a relatively young company; a company with its own unique philosophy as to the way things ought to be. Apple exerts significant creative influence on the technology industry. Today‚ the company has three major products: Mac computers‚ iPod music players‚ and the iPhone. In addition to these offerings‚ the company also offers operating systems‚ developer tools‚ and database software. Apple’s recent success in the marketplace is founded on a philosophy
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