Technologies through the ages have helped to organize economy and also to bracket the industrial sectors based on the value transformations they provide. This change of value through different industry sectors is described as the industrial value chain as shown in Figure 1 below (Betz, 2011). The industrial value chain begins with the resource acquisition industry sector like silica extraction for computer chips. The end users for this silica are the silica refiners which is the next industry sector
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Comparison of Apple and McDonalds in terms of ownership, type and size of business, their strategies and how they are managed. In this essay the two organisations that I will be comparing are Mcdonalds and Apple. Both of these organisations are worldwide companies and globally successful. McDonald’s is the leading fast food chain competing in the catering market, more than 32,000 restaurants in 119 different countries. It was started in 1940 with a restaurant opened by brothers Mac and Dick Donald’s
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Supply Chain of Pepsi co. 1.1 Understanding Supply Chain of Pepsi co. 1.2 Supply Chain Strategy or Design In order to ensure a good supply chain strategy, Pepsi co. plans two years in advance. It has several contracts with manufacturers, and receives raw material on a convenient basis. The company also decides where production plants are to be placed. The production process is 65% automated. The company has to provide and manage transport for the delivery of products as well as the arrangement of
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Apple in case study Question 1/ Analyze the microenvironment and drivers of changes of the PC industry. What are the opportunities and threats facing Apple, Inc. (PESTEL analysis, “Uncertainty/Impact” drivers’ analysis and Scenario Planning)? 20% : a) Opportunities and threats facing Apple, Inc. Opportunities: * Entrance in new markets; * High levels of demand of Apple’s products (IPhone, IPad); * Damages from competitors who doesn’t respect Apple’s patent; * Exploitation
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Business Strategy Formulation Research Project Apple [pic] Submitted by: Yashraj Mahansaria 10PGHR60 [pic] Table of Contents Executive Summary Error! Bookmark not defined. Introduction 4 Activities Pursued 6 Firm’s strategic intent 6 External Analysis…………………………………...……………………………………………….7 Industry Analysis…………………………………………………………………………………….9 Internal Analysis………………………………………………………………………………….....10 Strategic Performance………………………………………………………………………………14
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the necessary changes made by Apple during the integration of iPod and iTunes business unit and the subsequent vision that kept the company flexible to remain competitive, is inherent in its ability to handle communication at all levels. The CEO’s vision provides clear direction for all the business units working together to meet shareholder expectations and at the same time provide value to their customers and employees. The organization works for the mission. Apple understands the importance of
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International Journal of Managing Value and Supply Chains (IJMVSC) Vol. 6, No. 2, June 2015 ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES SECTOR IN INDIA: A REVIEW Saurav Negi1 and Neeraj Anand2 1 Doctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Continuing Education, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India 2 Professor and Head (LSCM & Operations), College of Management and Economic Studies, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India ABSTRACT
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Paper Project due 8/24/14 11:59 pm EST Topic: APPLE IN CHINA Apple Inc. is a Multinational American company with its headquarters in Cupertino, California was established in 1977.It is a much revered multinational company that designs and sells desktops, laptops, Smart phones, Tablets, software and accessories. Apple was the first major novel entrant to the evolving mobile Internet market otherwise known as smartphone which in 2007 introduced the Apple iPhone. ``It catalyzed a shift in the architecture
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ABSTRACT Since it’s inception in 1977, Apple, Inc. has taken to task, the business of balancing social and ethical responsibility to include the impact of violations on the company. Apple has employed standards for suppliers to adhere to wage and benefits standards developed by its company and made itself a brand of value in the world market through diversity and innovation in its marketing strategy. In 2011, Apple, Inc. stated on their website that “Apple is committed to ensuring the highest standards
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together to create organizational capability. It is capability that is the essence of superior performance. 2. 3. Brand names and other trademarks are a form of reputational asset: their value is in the confidence they instill in customers 4. Different approaches can be used to estimate brand value (or “brand equity”). One method takes the price premium attributable to a brand, multiplies it by the brand’s annual sales volume, 5. The firm’s human resources comprise the expertise and
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