Fast technological changes. * Frequent introduction of new products and the continual improvement in product performance. Legal Factors: * Employments laws nationally and internationally * Tax laws in the U.S. and other countries * Foreign trade laws * Environmental Factors * Apple products are made from a high grade titanium which is to reduce pollution during the making and be recyclable as well * Products are also energy star qualified so they do not burn as much energy
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The daycare schools have long been in the society. The schools are aimed at providing training and supervision for small children in the preschool age and also for the old and the disabled. (Daycare‚ n.d.). The concept of the child care centers were conceptualized in a big way in Australia when the ABC Learning centers were established in 1988. It soon became the largest of the child care centers in Australia. It operated in the form of a company and the corporate management at its helm accelerated
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standardize product and large volumes of it (best manufacturing choice)It uses highly specialized equipment with very little flexibility and almost completely automated. Its production is continuous. This process is made to match outputs-outcomes with demand of product. Cost effectiveness (large capacity of operation). BP´s example. 1 barrel of oil contains 42 US gallons which is refined into 19.4 gasoline gallons‚ 9‚7 gallons: heating oil and Diesel fuel‚ 4‚3 gallons of jet fuel and other products. BPs:
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Top 5 Vendors‚ Worldwide Tablet Shipments‚ Fourth Quarter 2012 (Preliminary) (Units Shipments are in millions) Vendor 4Q12 Shipments 4Q12 Market Share 4Q11 Shipments 4Q11 Market Share 4Q12/4Q11 Growth 1. Apple 22.9 43.6% 15.5 51.7% 48.1% 2. Samsung 7.9 15.1% 2.2 7.3% 263.0% 3. Amazon.com Inc. 6.0 11.5% 4.7 15.9% 26.8% 4. ASUS 3.1 5.8% 0.6 2.0% 402.3% 5. Barnes & Noble 1.0 1.9% 1.4 4.6% -27.7% Others 11.6 22.1% 5.5 18.5% 108.9% All Vendors
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The product-process matrix‚ developed by Hayes and Wheelwright in 1979 was designed to show the trade-offs in operations and marketing by linking product plans and process choices. The model is based on traditional trade-offs evident in a single manufacturing facility environment. The product-process matrix has been empirically tested‚ but improvements in operations flexibility by applying advanced technologies have caused many to question the model’s continued validity. In recent years‚ the environment
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Question 1 1.1 The BCG Matrix is still viable and usable in today’s world and is still a significant tool used by businesses. The BCG Matrix looks at the impact an investment will have on the company. The BCG Matrix works on two axis‚ Namely the vertical and horizontal axis. The vertical axis will indicate the growth rate and the horizontal represents the market share. The matrix assumes that a company must focus on its mature markets and form a strong competitive position in the market ultimately
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DEFINITION BCG MATRIX Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix is defined by the following authors as follows: Table 1 Definition of BCG Matrix Pearce (2013) David (2012) BCG Matrix is an approach pioneered by the Boston Consulting Group that attempted to help managers “balance” the flow of cash resources among their various businesses while also identifying their basic strategic purpose within the overall portfolio. It is also known as “portfolio techniques”. BCG Matrix graphically portrays
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choose Apple product? What are its interesting features? If I choose a product‚ I will surely select those that is reliable and proven and tested by millions of the consumers worldwide‚ in short I am one of those people who are always after with quality and durability. Apple smartphones is an epitomy for quality. Apple products are usually mob by Its customers because of its incredible IOS operating system and multi touch features. In addition‚ I think many people prefered to own an Apple brand
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BACKGROUND Apple Inc. is a well known American multinational corporation that focusing on designing and then marketing consumer electronics‚ computer software‚ and personal computers. Apple Inc. was established on 1st April 1976 in Cupertino‚ California. The company was founded by the key persons in Apple Inc. history‚ Steven Paul Jobs (Steve Jobs) and Stephen Wozniak (Steve Wozniak) and Ronald Wayne. Then‚ after seeing the potential and the future of the computing world‚ Apple was incorporated
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Product Process Matrix A common classification of production process structures We often classify processes based on their physical configuration‚ material and product flow‚ flexibility‚ and volume expectation. There are four different process types‚ which a manager can choose‚ keeping in mind the relative importance of the following attributes:- Quality‚ Time‚ Flexibility‚ and Cost. These are: 1. Job process 2. Batch process 3. Line process‚ and 4. Continuous process Job
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