Inhoudopgave 1. Interne analyse Blz. 4 * Missie * Visie * Kernwaarden * Apple en Milieu * Relatie & Beleid * Actualiteit Apple 2. Externe analyse Meso – omgeving Blz. 7 * Stakeholders / omgeving analyse * Concurrenten Apple 3. Externe analyse Macro – omgeving Blz. * DESTEP 4. Schematische weergaven van Apple & omgeving Blz. 1. Interne analyse Blz. 4 Visie Het bedrijf staat ervoor om voor de beste computer en muziek ervaringen
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The general environment Threats (or problems facing Apple): Demographic Rising prices and stagnant wages leave workers and families with less money to spend on perceived luxury goods. Technological The product life cycle of Apple products are very short so the company’s revenues mainly depend on launch of new products and it‘s pressure to innovate is increasing. Global The uncertainty caused by the worldwide economic contraction leaves consumers weary of big-ticket purchases like computers
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Seven years ago, I abandoned Microsoft and converted entirely to Apple. Apple Macs, MacBooks, MacBook Air, iPods, iTouch, the iPhone and the iPad, I had to try them all and never looked back This is the case study of Apple in the digital age. The great era of the iPod, the discovery of the digital hub and Apple’s move into the mainstream consumer market with the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad. It has many great examples for enthusiasts of marketing, leadership, organization, financial analysis and strategic
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by has transformed itself and is on the verge of becoming the modern day David and Goliath. Today, Apple is a prominent provider of hardware and software, including Macintosh computer, the iPod digital media player, and the iPhone. With the iMac in 1998, iPod in 2001, iPhone in 2007, and iPad in 2010 Apple set itself apart with innovative design and has extended this differentiation throughout its entire product offering. Apple PCs are popular with consumers, students/educators, and creative professionals
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report on its website since 2007. On Apples website it states “Workers everywhere should have the right to safe and ethical working conditions. They should also have access to educational opportunities to improve their lives. Through a continual cycle of inspections, improvement plans, and verification, we work with our suppliers to make sure they comply with our Code of Conduct and live up to these ideals”. Living up to the previous statement concerning apples commitment to ethical and social
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who turned around the company from near bankruptcy in 1996, couldn’t have asked for more. Originally Apple Computer, the company was renamed Apple Inc. in 2007 to signify its enlarging its pie from merely selling high-end computers to include iPod, iPhone and now iPad. Apple Inc. is by far the largest company in the world by market capitalization. At $565 billion (INR 28.25 trillion!) it pips Exxon Mobil, the largest upstream oil company in the world, worth $408 billion! 2. APPLE: BRIEF HISTORY
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thermostats with Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Capability has endless possibilities. Now you can buy a Wi-Fi thermostat, which will allow you to control your thermostat settings remotely, from a computer or even your iPhone. Your Wi-Fi Thermostat can be controlled from our iPhone app from anywhere in the world. For remote access, as with browser access, you will need a router that offers port forwarding facility. A fixed IP address from your ISP is required. I imagine some people would utilize
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Strategy Posted on January 1st, 2010 by daniel Michael Malone from ABC News wrote an interesting article on Apple’s iPhone and its overall new product development strategy, with interesting strategic lessons for new product development and business in general. Google Nexus Offers Little Competition to Apple iPhone Why Google’s New Smartphone Won’t Knock Apple Off Its iPhone Throne COLUMN By MICHAEL S. MALONE, ABC News Jan. 1, 2010 Whether the marketplace is ready or not, the Big Guns
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BUSINESS CONCEPT AND STRATEGY Smart Charge functions as a mobile battery-sharing application to all iPhone users seeking sustainability in their battery life. Unlike ChargeBite or Juice Pack Air Case, we provide a superior service at a lower price, targeting an infinite market of potential consumers. My venture aims to solve issues related to mobile battery usage, acknowledged by the fact that society has become increasingly dependent on the capabilities of our particular smartphone carriers
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Abstract In this case analysis we will look at Apple’s standing in the digital age. How Apple has become a leader in innovation and first to market strategies and how their business strategy has helped them retain their revenues even through the recent recession. We will also look at how Apple’s financial standing helps them continue to innovate and come up with products that keep their customers coming back for more. Finally a SWOT analysis was done to show what the markets possibilities and
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