APPLE Inc. “THINK DIFFERENT”

PRESENTED BY:ROHIT CHANDRA

SIMRANJEET SINGH

RAJAN MITTAL

PARMEET SINGH

MANVIR SINGH

LMT School Of Management

PRESENTED TO:Prof. R.K. DE

CONTENTS• HISTORY• COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT• GROWTH• CHANGES AT THE HELM• DECLINE OF APPLE• APPLE’s STRATEGY• CORE COMPETENCIES• SWOT• CONCLUSION

“Change the World through Technology”

• On April 1, 1976, as Apple Computer Inc. STEVE JOBS & STEVE WOZNIAK (Co- founder)

• Industry: Computer Hardware and Software, Consumer Electronics

• By 1976, Wozniak developed programming language for 6502 microprocessor.

• In 1978, Apple – II was presented.

• In 1979, Development of VisiCALE.

Sales

Competitor Environment

• High Competition• Share of Dell and HP• Microsoft and Intel-Leaders of Software• CE Industry- Sony, Nokia, Samsung, Cisco,

Motorola

Competitor Environment

GROWTH

In1980, 25000 Apple II was sold & largest In1980, 25000 Apple II was sold & largest stock offering.stock offering.In 1982, Huge infrastructure of retail & In 1982, Huge infrastructure of retail & touch $1B.touch $1B.Focus on dealers.Focus on dealers.Launched program “Kids Can’t Wait”.Launched program “Kids Can’t Wait”.New computer models II-e & LISANew computer models II-e & LISAGUI , interface between People & Machine.GUI , interface between People & Machine.

CHANGES AT HELMIn 1983 , growing invincibly & production demands was high.They move to STEWARDSHIP MANAGEMENT STYLE.John Sculley was elected president & CEO in 1983.In 1985 , Jobs ousted from the board.Reestablished Apple as pioneer in GUI.Unique features for PC & captured the attention of users.

APPLE UNDER SCULLEY

• Macintosh less expensive than LISA.• IN 1985, departure of Jobs & Wozniak.• IBM forceful enter into PC market & apple

demand was depressed.• Reengineering the organization in 1986.• Vision was to target office computing.• Sales were $1.96B to $5.3B in 1989.

• IBM clones, led to slow down of market share growth.

• Apple was decentralized in 1988.• Separate division for product development &

manufacturing • Change in organizational structure cause

problems between marketing and R&D.• Process improvement initiatives• Smart manufacturing and geared the

company to a market pull then technology push.

DECLINE OF APPLE

• Refused to license its OS to other computer manufacturer.

• Technology proprietary and exploit it only in its own products.

• Microsoft with windows, diffuses its technology by putting on IBM PC.

• Finally realized its mistake of superior technology.• In 1991, participate in IBM/Motorola/Apple

consortium.

• Five distinct initiatives:a. Better integration with IBM compatiblesb. New family of Reduced instruction set

computers (RISCs)c. Open system environment known as AIX.d. Multimedia joint venturee. Next generation of OS software based on

object oriented programming.

Contd.

Aim was to break Intel & Microsoft strong hold on PC market. In 1993, Michael Spindler took over as CEO & aggressive actions was taken.Cost cutting measures:Laying off 2500 workers.Freezing executive salariesCanning some projectsReducing R&D by $100M a year.

Contd..

Contd.

• In 1996, Gilbert Amelio, replaced Spindler as CEO.

• Second Quarter loss was $740M.• In 1997, stock fell to 12 year low• Jobs was brought back as an advisor.• He declined as CEO & remain CEO at PIXAR ,

a new hi-tech venture.

• Apple employs a Product Differentiation

• Drawbacks as a result of their strategy include:– Not appealing to Price Conscious Consumers – Risk of Imitation by Competitors– Risk of Change in Customer Taste

Apple’s Strategy

• Differentiation Strategy

• Value Creation

Core Competencies(In Current Scenario)

Differentiation Strategy

• Unique Features and characteristics

• Commands Premium Price

• High Customer Service

• Superior Quality

• Prestige

• Rapid Innovation

Sustainable Competitive Advantage

FF

Value Creation Process

Focus On Education

eMac

Adding Value

iMac

Lifestyle Strategy

Digital Hub

Music Strategy (iTunes)

Video Strategy (iMovie)

Internet Strategy (iTools)

Convergence

Apple I,II,III Mac

Apple’s Problems

Low Market Share

6.6%

1Q Market Share08

Dell

HP

Acer

Apple

Toshiba

Others

• Branding • Innovation• Differentiated Product• Superior Quality• Retail Strategy

Strengths

• High Price Proprietary System

• Niche Market, Less Penetration

• Cannibalization

Weaknesses

Opportunities

• Fast growing Industry (Customer Electronics Industry)

• Technological Innovations• Extend new products to loyal customers• High Potential music phone market• Strategic Alliances

 

Threats

• Extensive Competition • Substitute Products• Low prices of Competitors• Technical Advancements• Economy downfall

• Free flow of information permits innovation.

• Venture Capital as strong Catalyst.

• Synergy between an inventor & Entrepreneur.

• Packaging leads to success of product.

• Worked feverishly to project this philosophy.

• Incremental Innovation need to be managed with same as vigor as radical innovation.

• Importance of forming alliances with competitor.

• Decided to license OS.

• Attempted to reorganized R&D activities several times

CONLUSION

THANK YOU

LMT School Of Mangement