Apple
Sullivan University Competing in Domestic and International Markets
Abstract:
This is the paper for course where we are discussing about the Apple Inc. publicly traded company in NASDAQ, This paper deals about the SWOT analysis of Apple and matching its Weakness to opportunities and Drawing potters five forces and finding out the apple position in each force and the way apple do the international trade and how the leadership changed the apple Inc. and figuring out the competitor advantages and recommending how apple need to over them and lastly discussing about the financial report for the past years .
Introduction:
Apple is a multinational company, which is first formed in USA its headquarters are located in Cupertino California it main business is to manufacture and sell the electronics. The apple first named as Apple computer Inc. and later then changed name to Apple Inc. in 2007 it was first formed in 1976 by 3 members later Steve jobs went out of apple , But after 1996 apple acquired other company where Steve jobs worked and he became CEO in 1997 from there Apple first aggressive moves have started they added different products to their list along personal computers they invented IPod in 2001 which is huge hit and then later they invented IPhone, I-watch and they had their personal store ITunes where customer can purchase apps and songs, over the world chart Apple remains top place when look at total
Apple inc is an american multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Its best-known hardware products are the Mac personal computers, the iPod portable media player, the iPhone smartphone, the iPad tablet computer. Apple has around 437 stories around the world and around 100,000 staff (around 200 staff per storie) apple was first started in 1976 by founder Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne, Steve Wozniak. Apple has shareholder and the biggest shareholder have a say in what Apple do and have a say in how come in or out. Apple Is worth is around $700 billion the most expansive company in the world. Apple want to "better" great technology for is customer there main goal is to beat their main competition Samsung.
Apple Inc. is a North American multinational company that starts operating in the field of electronics and computers becoming famous by making trademark computers, Macintosh, which operates with its own operation system, MAC OS, among other products. Founded by
Apple Inc. is a well-known computer manufacturer, smartphone and digital devices device maker. Company have made strong roots in the computing market since its beginning its’ all, because of its maintained quality which have been continuously
Apple, Inc., an American multinational technology company, which founded on April 1, 1976 in California, United States. The company has earned $53 million of income in 2015, which increase $14 million of income compared with 2014 (Apple Inc., 2015). It has developed from a small personal computer company to a multinational corporation that selling various types of electronic products and software such as, iPad, iPhone, iOS, and others (Apple Inc., 2016).
The multi billion-dollar corporation, Apple Inc., designs and manufactures some of today’s highest technological gizmos and gadgets. Among their best known products are the Apple and Macintosh computers, iPods, iTunes, iPhones and iPads. Apple is one of the most powerful and influential high tech companies in the world. The success of Apple Inc. stems from the innovation and visions of co-founder and entrepreneur, Steve Jobs, the excellence of the stylish, user-friendly products, and the ability to create innovative products that consumer’s desire.
Our group decided to analyse the company Apple Inc., listed on Nasdaq Market as AAPL. The analysis was mainly based on the annual financial report of the company for the fiscal year ended on September 29th 2007. Apple Inc. is today one of the most
Apple, Inc. (formerly known as Apple Computer, Inc.) was incorporated in the State of California in 1977. Apple currently designs, manufactures, and markets a variety of computer and personal electronic products, including Macintosh computers, and the iPod digital music player. AppleÕs key markets are consumers, creative professionals, educational institutions, and business users.
Apple, Inc. (APPL) operates under a fiscal year accounting period. This period consists of the 52 (or 53) week period that ends on the last Saturday of September. September 25 was the specific date observed as the end of the annual reporting period for 2009 and 2010. Every six years Apple adds an additional week in its first fiscal quarter in an effort to realign its fiscal quarters with calendar quarter.
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology business headquartered in Cupertino, California, established by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976, to sketch, fabricate, and sell consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Apple is the world 's second-largest information technology company after Samsung electronics, the world 's largest technology company by total assets. On November 25, 2014, Apple became the first U.S. Company to be treasured at over 700 billion dollars, besides being the largest publicly traded corporation in the world by market capitalization. Apple is a very successful producer of computer software and hardware, however it has demonstrated internal and external areas that need enhancement along with other areas that prove to be profitable.
Firstly, in order to realise Apple’s competitive advantage, a comparison between the fundamentals of each company must be made. Attached at the end of this essay is Annexure 1 – 3 which is a table taken from ‘https://www.scribd.com/doc/264256289/A-Competitive-Analysis-of-Apple-and-Nokia’ on the table we can clearly see the differences between both companies. But just as there are differences so too are their similarities. Therefore it is imperative a strict ‘SWOT’ (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis and the comparison is conducted.
Introduction The intention of presenting this report is to give a full strategic appraisal and evaluation of Apple Inc. In 1976, the company was founded in a garage in Santa Clara, California. The American multinational corporation mainly involves in designing and marketing consumer electronics, computer software and as well as personal computers. Differentiation is the current strategy position of Apple Inc. There are five main firms in the PC industry and among them; the world’s leading brand is Dell. Apple’s major target is to sustain their present strategic position and to take over the market position as a leader. The key stakeholders include Steve Jobs, employees, lenders and the government.
Apple Incorporated, formerly known as Apple Computers Incorporated, and more commonly known just as Apple, has lead the way in technology and innovation for consumer electronics with their slender storage capacities, vibrant displays, and incredible touch screen products. When they first started, their focus was more on personal computers for customers, but as the company has aged, so has their focus expanded towards this idea of consumer electronics as a whole. Seeing as they now offer popular devices including, but not limited to, computers (Mac Book), home theater (Apple TV), phones (iPhone), tablets (iPad), and media (iPod), it can clearly be
It is beyond all doubt that Apple Inc is one of the most successful and well-known companied all over the world nowadays. What’s more, the company is considered to be the leader of the industry The Apple products are of high quality and in high demand on all the markets. Apple services and stores are the gold standards for all the followers and niche players of the industry. Moreover, the majority of Apple customers are extremely loyal to the brands. Once they started using its high-technical products they keep doing it. At the same time the market share of the company is increasing constantly. Probably all the competitors are questioning what is the key to Apple Company’s success. It is important to note that the whole strategy determines the success of the business and the strategic analysis of the company can help to identify the main criteria. Thus, the object of the research paper is to develop a strategic analysis of Apple Inc, including its internal and external environment.
Apple Inc. has launched its iPhone in January 2007 (telegraph) as a new product in the market with latest technology and it was the first multi touch smartphone adding the feature of iPod and received an overwhelmed response by selling 270000 units. It had created a new record for a new company like apple, iPhone had laid a stepping stone for the success of Apple and till this time iPhone is the best seller product of Apple Inc. during first quarter of 2016 apple has sold over 74 million iPhones worldwide. (statista, 2016).
Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Customer relation management (CRM) is a cross functional enterprise system that computerizes numerous customers serving form in direct marketing, sales, customer service and accounting management. CRM allows a company to distinguish and focus on their best customer so that they can be held as a loyal customer for a longer period of time.