Apple Company SW Analysis Abstract This paper will attempt to identify the strengths‚ weaknesses‚ of the Apple Company; a multimillion dollar technological company. There are several aspects of the Apple Company that makes it strong in the industry however there are also areas of weakness that makes the company vulnerable to its competition. This paper will outline the company’s strengths and how it dominates in this ever changing technological world. At the same time this paper will outline the
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case quotes Apple’s market capitalisation is approximately US $550 billion‚ with sales annually over $100 billion. This makes Apple the most valuable publicly traded company in the world. The share price currently stands at around $600‚ merely 12 years after Steve Jobs’ return to the company‚ where the share price was $5. Apple’s physical resources include 362 retail stores world wide‚ which promote sales and effective advertising. Third party manufacturing relationships are also a key aspect of Apple’s
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Galaxy Tab 8.9 soon” (Sam Costello‚ iPad vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab). “According to IDC‚ Apple was the number one tablet vendor in 2013 and took nearly 40% of the market‚ largely due to the smaller and cheaper iPad Mini. Samsung was number two with almost 18% of the market‚ followed by Asus and Amazon” (Steve Kovach‚ Business Insider). Compare and contrast the features of both the Apple iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab. “Apple and Samsung have been longstanding enemies in the smartphone and tablet space‚
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Apple-Foxconn study Submitted to ________________________________________________________ Submitted by ________________________________________________________ University __________________________________________________________ Contents Introduction 3 Problem Regarding Apple supplier- Foxconn 4 Real situations 5 Apple role-Leadership 6 Organization structure 8 Measure for improvement 10 Conclusion 12 References 13 Introduction Apple Inc‚ nowadays is one of well
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Porter’s five forces Porter’s five forces model is an outline for any industry analysis that is used in analyzing an industry. The five competitive forces are; Threats of new entrants‚ bargaining power of customers‚ threat of substitute products‚ bargaining power of suppliers and competitive rivalry within an industry. By applying Michael Porter’s five forces framework‚ it will help establish Apple’s position in the market. Threats of new entrants In situations where it is easier for anyinvestor
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References: Apple (2013) iCloud. Available from: http://www.apple.com/uk/icloud/ [accessed 9/01/2014] Apple (2011) Apple (2001) Steve Jobs introduces the first Apple Retail Store. Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJtQeMHGrgc [accessed 18/01/2014] Andriessen‚ J Correia‚ A. (2009). Team conflict in ICT-rich environments: Roles of. British
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Apple Case Study 1) General Environment Analysis (10 points) 1a. Identify what Apple’s primary industry or (industries—Apple is present in multiple industries) is (0.5point). Apple’s Primary Industries are: Personal Computers‚ Digital Music/Media‚ Computer Software‚ Handheld Gaming‚ Digital Reader‚ Portable Music/Media Player‚ and Telecommunication. 1b. Identify who Apple’s direct competitors (in multiple industries) are (0.75 point). Microsoft‚ Dell‚ Gateway‚ Alienware‚ Zune
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Questions: What do you think was the main reason for Ipone’s success in America? ➢ Innovations ➢ Apple retail stores ➢ Emphasis on design ➢ Digital music player’s success ➢ Successful marketing effort - meet the expectation - mystique ➢ Good service plan (unlimited data with direct internet aceess‚ visual voicemail and a host of other goodies) 4Ps: Product: Fashionable‚ new advantages. Promotion: Tv campaign Price： Consumer psychology Place With tough competition from
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Week 4 Case Study Apple versus the World- IPAD sparks an Apple ifrenzy At the end of 2010 Apple‚ the maker of iPods‚ iPhones and IPADs‚ became the world’s most valuable company‚ a mantle which had been held by Microsoft. The two companies started the personal computer revolution in the 1970s but Microsoft had to date outflanked Apple to become the market leader. Hence‚ the significance of this turnaround in fortunes. Apple’s rebirth began with the launch of the iPod music player followed by its
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Suggestions for channel conflicts at apple What should Jobs & Co. do? Apple must craft a plan to rebuild and reinvent its ties with small resellers. First‚ it needs to be honest and admit that Apple stores are hurting the resellers’ business and that not all of them will survive. Second‚ Apple has to treat those that do hang on as integral parts of its organization and sales effort. Finally -- and most crucial -- Apple needs to ease the pain by coming up with programs to encourage these longtime
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