Recently, I have perused Angel Guo’s blog post analyzing Apple delaying its launch of iPhone6 in China due to the Chinese regulatory laws. Apple Inc., as a company who seeks global expansion to create more profit is definitely facing a dilemma in China. Angel’s use of SWOT certainly helps me to realize political issues Apple faces when expanding globally. However, by applying another useful tool PEST Analysis, I do believe that more factors contribute towards Apple’s stagnant movement in foreign countries.

A PEST analysis on Apple I encountered complements Angel’s post on political issues Apple is facing in China. It is undeniable that there are many political problems, which cannot be controllable by the company. In such condition, Apple should appeal to foreign countries’ governments stating that it does not have an inclination to threat national security, which is the prior issue a government worries about. I also take a look at economic factors because purchasing power depends on the World’s economic conditions. According to past few years, purchasing power in countries like China is declining, which negatively affects the sale of Apple product because its high price. In such condition, Apple may need to readjust its high price to increase its revenue in the global market. For social and technology factors, Apple is actually gaining a lot because of its groundbreaking technologies and its trend-leading designs.

As a result, Apple needs to continuously make best use of the advantages in social and technology factors, and bypass the disadvantages in political and economic area. In such way, Apple will achieve a comprehensive and successful expansion in global market.

Reference:

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Jeynes, Roger. “The Complete (External and Internal) Analysis of Apple.Inc and Its SWOT Analysis.” Academia.edu. Academia, 2013. Web. 09 Oct. 2014. <http://www.academia.edu/7103572/The_Complete_External_and_Internal_Analysis_of_Apple.Inc_and_its_SWOT_Analysis>.

Wang, Shanshan, and Neil Gough. “Release of IPhone 6 Delayed in China.” The New York Times. The New York Times, 10 Sept. 2014. Web. 12 Oct. 2014. <http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/11/business/international/release-of-iphone-6-delayed-in-china.html?_r=0>

First Nations, as mentioned in Class 10 reading Tsilhqot’in Set to Declare Site of New Prosperity Mine a Tribal Park, has audaciously stepped under the spotlight to fight against business projects related to their reserve lands.

In the article, it’s obvious to see that there are many major discrepancies between First Nations and people whom eager to propose New Prosperity copper-gold project. Because of this, First Nations partner issues, as one of external factors impacting on an organization, have slowed down the project’s key activities, and defamed the project’s value propositions.

Coincidentally, “Oilsands pipelines and other natural resource projects aren’t the only ambitious initiatives being stymied in B.C. due to deepening uncertainty caused by unresolved aboriginal land claims,” stated in another news issue I came across recently. The government’s plan to privatize and sell three valuable pieces of lands in B.C. has been stalled and thwarted by First Nation claims. Such stalemate doesn’t benefit the government in the sake of economy growth nor profit aboriginal people. As a result, it’s crucial to work out a healthy partnership between First Nations and the federal government to achieve a win-win outcome. The government should insure environment sustainability for First Nations to continue with their traditions. However, at the same time, First Nations should allow the government to unlock the value of the property.

References:

Pynn, Larry. “Tsilhqot’in Set to Declare Site of New Prosperity Mine a Tribal Park.”Www.vancouversun.com. The Vancouver Sun, 11 Sept. 2014. Web. 05 Oct. 2014. <http://www.vancouversun.com/news/metro/Unilateral+park+declared+Tsilhqot+includes+Prosperity+mine/10192766/story.html>.

O’Neil, Peter. “First Nations’ Land Claims Stall Federal Government Sale Plans.”Www.vancouversun.com. The Vancouver Sun, 12 Aug. 2014. Web. 05 Oct. 2014. <http://www.vancouversun.com/business/First+Nations+land+claims+stall+federal+government+sale+plans/10110125/story.html>.

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No study of business success in the twentieth century would be replete without mentioning Coca-Cola. Recently, I came across an article that piqued my interest in digging behind Coca-Cola’s exuberant success. As mentioned by Professor Mahesh Nagarajan in class, a well-organized supply chain management and operation are pivotal to a company. Unsurprisingly, for Coca-Cola, its achievement is the product of an operating framework that is built on excellence.

CCE, Coca-Cola Enterprises realizes that the top priority for a sustainable growth is replacing dated systems with a modernized platform across markets to create a cohesive view of metrics and streamlined processes. This idea to me is downright brilliant. It’s important to keep the company data-orientated, which means making the measurement in the operation accurate and organized. More importantly, for a company like Coca-Cola who really focuses on global expansion, it’s crucial to integrate all the data together and build on a set of consistent standards and processes, so that it saves much time when putting the entire operation system in a new territory.

As I can see, Coca-Cola really focuses on the efficiency on its operation system. Obviously, the modern operation system is supporting the company to strive for the triumph in the global market.

References:

“Coca-Cola Supply Chain Management Success Story.”  Computer Sciences Corporation.  CSC Americas Headquarters, n.d.  Web.  04 Oct. 2014.  <http://www.csc.com/application_services/success_stories/78846-coca_cola_supply_chain_management_success_story>

“Who Dares Wins – Success through Intelligent Risk A Coca-Cola Great Britain Case Study.”  A Story of Global Success. Business Case Studies, n.d.  Web. 04 Oct. 2014. <http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/coca-cola-great-britain/who-dares-wins-success-through-intelligent-risk/a-story-of-global-success.html#axzz3FCCJIgWq>.

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