...Apple Computer, Inc Company Report I have chosen to do Apple Computer, Inc for my company report. Apple is in the computer software industry and in the technology sector. Apple is a very interesting company with its vast relationships with other big companies and also huge loyal customer base it has created over the years. From the buyer concentration aspect Apple has many relationships with huge manufacturing companies such as LG and previously Samsung for their iPhone and iPad displays. All the way to their partner in China called Foxconn which is the company responsible for employing Chinese workers to build Apple's devices. At the same time however though Apple has a huge seller concentration with selling its multiple product lines to the public. This includes iPhones, iPods, iPads, iMacs, Macbooks, vast accessories for their products, and Apple TV. Apple sells these various products through its massive amount of storefronts but also through partnerships with the major Telecommunications companies such as AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint to name the ones in the U.S. They do have partnerships with other Telecommunications internationally as well. The company operates in Cupertino, California and " The Company also sells its hardware and software products to enterprise and government customers in each of its geographic segments. The Company’s products are deployed in these markets because of their power, productivity, ease of use and the simplicity of seamless integration into information...
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...Apple corporation report Apple Corporation is an American corporation works in manufacturing industry it was first founded by Steve Jobs in California 1973. Apple was first founded of manufacturing the Apple Macintosh computers. In the late 2008 Apple had developed a new technology. They was the first to make a touchable screen on a mobile phone after the innovation of the IPod which was a music player. Apple now enjoys the largest share in telecommunication and computer market. From a mini company in 1973 to the largest corporation in the world by revenue per year which is 32.6 Billion dollars. Moreover apple has an average of 35 thousand workers working with them throughout the world. Apple is not like any company who manufacture devices Apple manufacture unique devices. E.g. Apple IPhone is built to be unique to other mobile phones by the build quality and the materials used to manufacture it. Apple Company exposed to market depression in the market in a period of time but they solved their problem. Apple's most impressive company in the United States. In this report we will mention how Apple Corporation developed and managed their Supply and demand, Managers and Management, Competiveness, Strategy and Productivity, Forecasting, Project Management and Management of Quality. Apple has many of products but we are considering iPhone as a representative for their supply and demand management. The objectives from studying supply and demand...
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...| | | |1 |Executive Summary |3 | | | | | |2 |Introduction |4 | | | | | |3 |MIS used in Apple |5 | | | | | |4 |Wireless Revolution |7 | | | | | |5 |Revenues and Earnings |9 | | |...
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...APPLE International Marketing BBM 6 INM By Nazza Contents Page • Introduction – Page 3 – 4 • Market Penetration – Page 4 • Swot Analysis – Page 5 • Brand Loyalty – Page 5 – 6 • Data Bias – Page 6 • Ansoff Matrix – Page 6 – 7 • New product development – Page 7 • Market Development – Page 7 – 8 • Strategies – Page 8 – 9 • Exceptions to Patterns – Page 9 • Positioning – Page 9 • How will you measure success? – Page 10 • Conclusion – Page 11 • Bibliography/ references – Page 12 Apple Report The mobile phone industry is one of the fastest-moving industries in the world. The market is expanding rapidly due to developing technologies and exciting innovations. The global mobile phone market is expected to continue to expand, with forecasts of $198.5 billion in 2018, 'an increase of 21.5% since 2013. (Mintel, 2013) Apple is the largest publicly traded corporation in the world by market capitalisation, with an estimated market capitalisation of $446 billion by January 2014. The company was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in 1976 and has now become the world’s most valuable brand. Apple designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics. From mobile phones and iPods, to laptops, tablets and computers. They also maintain 425 retail stores in fourteen different countries “To make a contribution to the world by making tools...
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...APPLE INC FORMReport) 10-K (Annual Filed 12/05/97 for the Period Ending 09/26/97 Address Telephone CIK Symbol SIC Code Industry Sector Fiscal Year ONE INFINITE LOOP CUPERTINO, CA 95014 (408) 996-1010 0000320193 AAPL 3571 - Electronic Computers Computer Hardware Technology 09/30 http://www.edgar-online.com © Copyright 2011, EDGAR Online, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, Inc. Terms of Use. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (MARK ONE) /X/ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 26, 1997 OR / / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-10030 APPLE COMPUTER, INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) CALIFORNIA (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, California (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) 942404110 (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.) 95014 (ZIP CODE) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (408) 996-1010 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, no par value Common Share Purchase Rights (Titles of classes) Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports...
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...Period Ending | Sep 25, 2010 | Jun 26, 2010 | Mar 27, 2010 | Dec 26, 2009 | | Assets | Current Assets | | Cash And Cash Equivalents | 11,261,000 | 9,705,000 | 10,018,000 | 7,609,000 | | Short Term Investments | 14,359,000 | 14,583,000 | 13,137,000 | 17,187,000 | | Net Receivables | 11,560,000 | 7,615,000 | 4,028,000 | 4,270,000 | | Inventory | 1,051,000 | 942,000 | 638,000 | 576,000 | | Other Current Assets | 3,447,000 | 3,188,000 | 4,515,000 | 3,690,000 | | Total Current Assets | 41,678,000 | 36,033,000 | 32,336,000 | 33,332,000 | Long Term Investments | 25,391,000 | 21,551,000 | 18,549,000 | 15,024,000 | Property Plant and Equipment | 4,768,000 | 3,990,000 | 3,504,000 | 3,115,000 | Goodwill | 741,000 | 714,000 | 480,000 | 253,000 | Intangible Assets | 342,000 | 318,000 | 263,000 | 241,000 | Accumulated Amortization | - | - | - | - | Other Assets | 2,263,000 | 2,119,000 | 1,925,000 | 1,961,000 | Deferred Long Term Asset Charges | - | - | - | - | | Total Assets | 75,183,000 | 64,725,000 | 57,057,000 | 53,926,000 | | Liabilities | Current Liabilities | | Accounts Payable | 17,738,000 | 12,921,000 | 9,687,000 | 10,507,000 | | Short/Current Long Term Debt | - | - | - | - | | Other Current Liabilities | 2,984,000 | 2,691,000 | 2,542,000 | 2,590,000 | | Total Current Liabilities | 20...
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...Business Report 1 BUSINESS REPORT ON APPLE INC. Business Report on Apple Inc. In APA Style Business Report 2 Abstract Apple Computer Inc.,, as it is known today, has gone from merely a small-time computer manufacturer into one of today’s top brand name of desktops, laptops, operating systems, mobile phones, and electronic music streaming. The company has had its ups and downs in its profitability trend, management portfolio, and over-all business operations. Yet, it has survived the demands and criticisms of the business world. Computerization is something that our world cannot do without, and Apple, along with the other companies in the same industry, is kept busy to provide users with their expectations. This paper aims to present a bird’s eye view of the Apple as what it is today, its historical background, an assessment of Apple’s future performance, and some pertinent reasons why it a good company to acquire. With the popular gadgets like the iPod and iPhone making waves in the market, it does not come as a surprise that Apple is kept on its toes to fulfill the expectations set by the demanding market. Apple is one of the leading companies in the world as evidenced by its growing sales and profits and its continuing competitive edge is one reason why remains on the top most desired to work or invest. Business...
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...Reporting on: APPLE, Inc. Fiscal Year 2011 Presented by: Bo Weichel Professor: Ekaterina Kouprianova Course: ACC 206 Accounting II Date: 11/20/11 Page | 1 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Apple, Inc. is a highly successful global company offering leading technology in personal computers, phones, music players, and tablet computers. Its success doesn’t come entirely from producing consistently innovative and quality products. It reaches down into the depths of the company itself, its organizational governa nce and control. This foundation is what keeps Apple on the leading edge of the market. Apple has a Board of Directors which contains seven members, including CEO Tim Cook. The role of the Board is to “oversee the Chief Executive Officer and other senior management in the competent and ethical operation of the Corporation on a day-to-day basis and assures that the long term interests of the shareholders are being served ” (Apple 2010, p.1). Serving on the Board set s limitations on its directors; they are advised not to serve on more than four boards of other companies (Apple 2010, p.1). Directors serve for a one year term, without limitations on the number of terms served ; however they may not continue re-election after age 75. Again highlighting the Corporations excellent internal governance, it states “The Board believes the Corporation benefits from the contributions of directors who have developed, over time, increasing insight into the Corporation” (Apple 2010, p.2). This shows...
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...Apple Inc Financial Report Analysis FINC 330 Business finance instructor: Philip Bradley Prepared by: Table of Contents Page 1) Company Description……………………………………………….…...... 2 Company background………………………………………..….. 2 Industry analysis………………………………………………..... 2 Products and services…………………………………….…......2 Investment strategy…………………………………….……...…3 2) Market Analysis……………….………………………………................... 3 Direct competitors…………………......…………………………. 3 Financial performance comparison…………………......………3 Growth comparison…………………......…………………...…...4 Trailing total returns comparison…………………......…………4 Ratio comparison…………………......…………………………. .5 Detailed ration comparison…………………......……………5 3) Financial Performance Analysis………………………………………...... 6 Ratio analysis........................................................................... 6 Detailed analysis................................................................. 7 4) Recommendations ……………………………………………………..… ..8 5) Conclusions……………………………………………............................ ..9 6) Reference…………………………………………………………………...10 7) Appendix……………………………………………………………….....…11 Income statement....................................................................11 Balance sheet.......................................................................... 12 Cash flow........................................................................
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...life cycle follows a common structure, with 5 standard stages; introduction, growth, maturity, saturation and decline. Although realistically, most product don't follow such a prescriptive style. To know what stage in the PLC a products' in, a marketer should analyse the; sales, profits, customers, competitors and costs. Apples highly succesful and innovative iPod took the world by storm for many years, although new advances in technology and media devices are changing the stage in the PLC that iPod may be experiancing after years of succecess. The PLC allows marketers to determine revenue earned and helps contribute to strategic marketing planning by helping a company identify when a product may need support, reinvigorating, or redesign, and is a helpful tool in regard to forcasting and managing cashflow. However the PLC paradigm can over-emphasise new product release due to products reaching maturity, but the reality is more profitability can be created through mature products as they already have an established market, and do not need such investment levels for promotion or advertising as a new product would. Since the release of the iconic iPod by Apple in 2001, sales of the...
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...Apple’s current position on the company’s ethical and social responsibilities and determine whether or not the company has met these requirements/responsibilities. Provide two examples to support your decision. Apple Corporation has been known to have many successes and challenges in many years as it relates to their ethical and social responsibilities. In recent news, Apple has been under a microscope due to the suppliers that they employed to manufacture their products. FoxConn is a leading supplier of Apple that runs factories throughout China. In recent news, Apple has taken the heat for violations with this supplier due to workers working more than 60 hours a week with no off days, suicide threats, and low wage compensation, and dangerous working conditions. Although FoxConn is employed by Apple Corporation, it too must follow the company business conduct that applies to all its operations, including those overseas. Apple Corporation shows a true commitment to ensuring the highest standards of social responsibility wherever our products are made. They insist that their suppliers provide safe working conditions, treat workers with dignity and respect and use environmentally responsible manufacturing processes (Klein, 2011). The Code of Conduct ensures that Apple takes preventive measures in cases that involve the company and its employees in ethical issues. Through implementation of the Code of Conduct, ethical awareness and action is a proactive step to meeting ethical...
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.... Apple has had a history of having poor working conditions at many of the facilities used by its suppliers, such as Foxconn, with reports of unethical behavior such as underage workers, forced labor, and high visibility suicides. Although Apple audits its supplier facilities some suppliers have been reported to continue exhibiting poor conditions. These conditions include discriminatory practices, failure to protect juvenile workers, and excessive working hours. http://www.macworld.com/article/2097723/apples-2014-supplier-report-better-working-conditions-fewer-conflict-minerals.html According to Lawrence and Weber (2014), Apple joined the Fair Labor Association, the first electronic company to do so, in which Apple requested and with the company’s financial support, the FLA immediately undertook the most extensive audit ever conducted of conditions in China’s electronics supply chain. After the audit, Apple issued a statement saying, “Our team has been working for years to educate workers, improve conditions and make Apple’s supply chain a model for the industry, which I why we asked the FLA to conduct these audits” and for its, Foxconn agreed to reduce overtime from 80 to 36 hours per month by July 2013, while raising wages to prevent workers from losing income, Apple also agreed to pay worker retroactively for unpaid overtime and to improve health and safety protections (Lawrence and Weber, 2014). Prior to these allegations Apple had already established a Supplier Code...
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...Apple Inc. is a very successful producer of computer software and hardware that leads in its competitive industry. To evaluate the progress, success, and faults of the company, the SWOT analysis is used. SWOT analysis stands for Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat for a particular organization, which can help in formulating a strategy for its business and can also help in analyzing its internal environment (Strengths & Weakness) and external environment (Opportunities & Threats). First of all, according to the article “Apple Inc. : Services - Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report”, the author states that strong R&D capabilities and great brand image are the biggest strengths of the company. Apple’s strength relies on focusing Research and Development, “In the last three years, the company invested more than $7,592m in research and development. The R&D team of the company executed several projects to enhance and develop various products and technologies.” (“Apple Inc. : Services - Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report” 19). R&D helps the company to create innovative products and stand out from its competitors. Apple expenditure trend shows that the money spent for R&D increases year after year. Apple’s return of investment on R&D paid off with innovative products and with company’s revenues. Moreover, Apple’s brand image is highly recognizable and holds brand awareness to the majority of consumers. This solid brand image can increase the sales of the new products compared...
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...CORPORATE ANNUAL REPORT: A BUSINESS APPLICATION 2cd edition Complete the following before you submit your assignment. This step is required to validate your compliance with sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act. 1. Remove the front cover of the workbook and identify: * Name: Oskar Diaz de Leon _. * Term: Spring1 2010 . * Company: Apple Computer Inc (AAPL) _ . * Instructor: Natasha Bell-Scott _ . 2. Print out your completed electronic template. 3. Attach the following: * This front cover (completed) * Electronic solution template * Company annual report Chapter 1 - Introduction * Chapter 1: Select a Company and Gather Documents—Question 1Fill in the page numbers on the annual report where the following are located. | Required information for this workbook project. | Page No. | Required information for this workbook project. | Page No. | Financial Highlights (Not absolutely necessary, but very common in annual reports.) | 36 | Statement of Cash Flows | 59 | Chairman’s Message (President’s, CEO’s or other top official’s message or letter to the shareholders) | 36 | Notes to Financial Statements | 60 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) | 36 | Report of Independent Accountants...
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...Apple was founded in 1976 as a personal computer company (1). Since first introducing the Apple 1 computer kit, the company has revolutionized the marketplace for electronics. With 2012 revenues topping $156B (2), they are currently the 2nd most profitable company in the world (3). As their products become hotter with each new each new release, an increasing visibility and scrutiny regarding their manufacturing partners and supply chain has gained momentum. All too frequently, the company has responded to reports of questionable factory conditions and employee treatment with a promise of improvement. Apple’s supply chain has come under fire for what can be considered unethical treatment of workers across their extensive supplier network. Since the launch of their iPhone product line, Apple executives have continually proclaimed to their extended stakeholders that their supply network is thoroughly audited and inspected via their Supplier Responsibility Program. As Max H. Bazerman and Ann E. Tenbrunsel note, “When we fail to notice that a decision has an ethical component, we are able to behave unethically while maintaining a positive self-image. No wonder, then, that our research shows that people consistently believe themselves to be more ethical than they are” (4). Setting aside its own view, Apple must focus their efforts on the economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities of not only improving the environment at their suppliers, but also the slow developing...
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