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MGMT 7160 Presenatation

MGMT 7160 Presenatation. Jeff Baravik, DVM. Apple’s Business Strategy. Product Differentiation First Mover Innovation Diverse Offerings. Innovative First Mover. Pioneer in personal computer industry Introduced first PDA in 1993 (Newton) iMac and iBook in 1999. Innovative First Mover.

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MGMT 7160 Presenatation

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  1. MGMT 7160 Presenatation Jeff Baravik, DVM

  2. Apple’s Business Strategy • Product Differentiation • First Mover • Innovation • Diverse Offerings

  3. Innovative First Mover • Pioneer in personal computer industry • Introduced first PDA in 1993 (Newton) • iMac and iBook in 1999

  4. Innovative First Mover • Launched iTunes application in 2001 • Introduced the iPod in 2001 • Opened the iTunes online store in 2003

  5. Innovative First Mover • Released the iPhone in 2007 • Apple TV offered in 2007 • Launched the iPad in 2010

  6. Apple’ Corporate Strategy • Diverse product offering • Strategic Alliances • Vertical Integration

  7. Diversification • In 2007, Apple Computers, Inc. dropped the “Computer” • Signified apples new emphasis on consumer electronics

  8. Strategic Alliances • Historically avoided alliances • Failure to license software • IBM and Apple debacle • Apple and AT&T 2007 • Verizon added iPhone 2011

  9. Vertical Integration • Limited Vertical Integration • Apple Retail outlets opened in 2001 • Distributors fear cannibalization

  10. Strategic Challenges • Succession Plan • Continued Innovation • Fierce Rivalry • Lack of Openness

  11. Succession Plan • Steve Jobs takes indefinite medical leave of absence

  12. Ongoing Innovation • Apple has flourished via innovation • Steve Jobs has driven innovation

  13. Fierce Rivalry

  14. Openness • Apple tightly controls its environment

  15. Strategic Solutions • Succession Plan • Need a visionary leader • This guy?

  16. Strategic Solutions • Continue to compete on innovation • Foster creativity

  17. Strategic Solutions • Strategic Alliances?

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