Apple Inc. Case Study By: Executive Summary: Apple Inc. is a great computer technology company with a wide range of products that serve to every persons needs. Not only are their products great but so is their customer service as well. They are very loyal to their customers needs and are very good about honoring their warranties which are incredible deals. They are also steadily doing very well with their stocks and their net income over the past years. With their income up 364%
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Opening Case Questions 1. What might have happened to Apple if its top executives had not supported investment in iPods? The iPods have revolutionized the way Americans buy‚ listen and enjoy their favorite music. In just a few short clicks‚ consumers across the globe can download that "oldie but goodie" taking them "back down memory lane". However‚ the investment in the iPods was only just the beginning for Apple. It opened the door to a whole new portfolio of sleek. fun and clever technological
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Adidas in 2008: has corporate reestructuring increased shareholder value February 25‚ 2010 ADIDAS IN 2008: HAS CORPORATE REESTRUCTURING INCREASE SHAREHOLDER VALUE? 1. Introduction (History) Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik was established in Germany around 1920 by two brothers Adolf Dassler and Rudolf Dassler whom in 1948 decided to separate and created their own firms. The first one called Adidas (Adolf-Adi) and the second Puma. After the World Cup in 1954 Adidas become in a famous
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BUS 900n 12/05/2011 Table of Contents I. Background 3 II. Analysis 5 A. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis 5 B. Strategic Objectives 7 C. SWOT Analysis 8 D. Financial Review 11 III. Alternatives 12 i. Do nothing 12 ii. Expand Android’s offering 12 iii. Increase market penetration
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4. List three SCM metrics Apple should track‚ along with the reasons these metrics will add value to Apple’s business strategy. SCM metrics could include * Back order * Customer order promised cycle time * Customer order actual cycle time * Inventory replenishment cycle time * Inventory turns All of these metrics will add value to Apple by giving them insight into current production and order fulfillment issues. 1.INVENTORY TURN In its eighth annual Supply Chain
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Determine two available strategic options for Apple to maintain and rebuild its reputation. Ans: Apple is the third largest Mobil Company in the world. Apple launched its iPhone in 2007. Company gained its success after launching iPhone. IPhone became one of the best smart phone in the Mobil market. Every time‚ when company launch any its product‚ people are curious to know what they are going to launch. Customers are expecting something new every time. Apple launch its iPhone 5 on 12 september‚ 2012
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Case summary Apple Inc. in 2012 Apple and its History Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple in California in 1976. Their mission was to introduce an easy to use computer to market‚ which led to a computing revolution and quickly became the industry leader by selling more than 100‚000 Apple IIs in 1980. After IBM entered PC market‚ IBM PCs‚ which used Microsoft’s DOS (OS)‚ gained more market share and became the new standard for the PC industry. At the same time‚ Apple introduced the
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Executive Summary History Ever since Apple Inc. was established‚ they never had a straight way to reach success‚ but today Apple. Inc is the one of the largest and most successful technological companies around the world. Their main key to success is that they have a good management team that is led by founder Mr. Steve Job. They have had some issues that may have had some bad influence to their recent success‚ such as gross margins that were not increasing despite falling component prices‚ but
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Abstract Apple Inc. (previously Apple Computer‚ Inc.) is an American multinational corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics‚ computer software and personal computers. Apple currently has 246 retail stores located in 44 states that employs over 27‚000 retail employees. Apple also employs over 304‚000 U.S. individuals from development to transportations. As of September 11‚ 2012‚ Apple is the largest publicly traded company ever. Apple has established a unique reputation in the
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Points to cover in answers: 1. Vision‚ Mission and objectives a) Describe Apple Inc’s Vision for its iPhone business in China. 10 Marks Answer should draw from - Brand image slogans associated with Apple: Liberty regained; innovation‚ passion‚ hopes/dreams/aspirations/people power through technology (page 9) - really sleek‚ cool hardware‚ great software and a cool‚ hip image” (Clemons‚ 2007) - Many firsts in innovation: the mouse‚ digital music player (iPod)‚ music store service (iTunes)
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