Business of Software: Assignment 1 - Apple Due on Monday‚ 12.03.2012 Kovacs - Corsaro Marcello Romanelli 1 Marcello Romanelli Business of Software (Kovacs - Corsaro): Assignment 1 - Apple Exercise 1 What is Apples core competence? If this changes over time‚ discuss Apples core competence in general‚ and then choose a specific time period and discuss its core competence in that time period. As we can see from Apple’s history we can say that is a company that knows how to adapt
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Monica Free Case Study Background Apple’s history begins in 1976 when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer. The Apple II was released in April 1978 which sparked a computer revolution. Apple launched its IPO in 1980. Apple was the leader in computers and computer programing until IBM entered the PC market in 1981. Within 4 years‚ Apple’s net income fell 62% pushing the company into a crisis. Steve Jobs was replaced by John Sculley in 1985 who helped push the Mac into new
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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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corporation‚ Apple is a company that was founded on April 1st‚ 1976‚ and incorporated on January 3rd‚ 1977. It is ranked second in the’ top 100 Best Global Brands’‚ after the well-known and worldwide company Coca Cola. In this case‚ Apple indulges and takes in its biggest increase in brand value with an astonishing 129%. It is no surprise that Apple have been so successful due to the technology and innovative ideas of Steve Jobs. He has already set the idea towards consumers that the Apple Products
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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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Objective of Case study: Let’s start the whole story with the evolution of the term "Apple Inc." It was the name given to a company in 1996 just after it went almost bankrupt which started off as "Apple Computer". Apple Inc. in 2010 is celebrating smashing success in almost every measures - be it ’over faithful customers’‚ ’rapid growth’‚ ’high profits’ or spectacular accomplishments since beginning in terms of ’innovation accomplishments’ and amalgamation of these features has raised the expectation
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Harvard Case Study Analysis What is an ANALYSIS? analysis Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural analy·ses \- s z\ Etymology: New Latin‚ from Greek‚ from analyein to dissolve (from ana- + lyein to loosen‚ dissolve) + -sis -1 : separation or breaking up of a whole into its fundamental elements or component parts 2 a : a detailed examination of anything complex (as a novel‚ an organization‚ a race) made in order to understand its nature or to determine its essential features : a thorough study
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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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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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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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