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Apple focuses on making products that are simple and intuitive. The iPhone was because it removed the button keyboard and used a touchscreen instead.

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Apple innovates in environmental practices. For example, ssing recycled aluminum for MacBook shells, and making products carbon-neutral by 2030

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Apple creates its own chips. What makes Macs and iPads faster and more efficient than many competitors is the fact that Apple makes its own chips.

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Apple is very selective when hiring. They look for employees who are not just skilled but also creative and passionate about technology.

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New employees go through training so they understand Apple’s culture and standards. Apple Store employees are trained to be approachable problem-solvers, not generic salespeople.

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Apple employees get benefits like health care, product discounts, and stock options. This increases company moral.

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Apple products are designed in California. They're made by people all over the world.

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Although Apple products are made all across the world, they are predominantly made in China. If not in China, still located in Southeast Asia.

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Apple sources raw materials from multiple parts of the world to make their products. Often materials include aluminum, rare earth elements, and lithium, which are obtained from countries such as Australia, China, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Apple owns and runs nearly 600 in-store locations. They currently have 137,000 workers.

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Apple’s large scale gives bargaining power with suppliers, and enables high-volume manufacturing with lower costs. It benefits Apple's profit to loss ratio.

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Apple has been shifting its manufacturing footprint away from being too concentrated in China. For example, growth of iPhone making in India, Tata and Foxconn building plants there.

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Apple sells through its own channels, like Apple Stores and the Apple website. Stores aren’t just for selling products, they also provide customer support.

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Apple also sells through indirect channels like authorized resellers like Best Buy. These partners help Apple reach customers in places where there aren’t Apple stores.

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Apple also endorses partial payment plans. That way, more consumers are available in the cellphone market, and more consumers = more profit.

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Apple ads are usually minimal visuals, few words, often focusing on one idea. For example, focusing on innovation and camera quality improvement.

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Apple highlights environmental goals, like using recycled materials, reducing carbon footprint, clean energy, etc. Majority of people in the status quo most likely express interest in helping the environment, so this targets those consumers.

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Apple encourages user content (like Shot on iPhone), and has strong developer support. Apple makes product lines designed to work smoothly together like Airpods and IPhones, and often advertise it this way.

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Apple offers in-store repairs, mail-in repairs, and recently a self-service repair program for people who want to fix devices by themself. Customers can trade in old devices for credit as well.

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Apple integrates syncing between devices, backups, and cloud storage make using Apple devices easier and keep people satisfied. This ICloud storage system is commonly used.

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Apple actually now offers free classes in Apple Stores that teach photography, coding, music production, etc. This is part of their service because it helps people get the most out of what they bought.

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Apple’s leadership team, led by the CEO and senior executives, sets goals for the company. This includes which markets they buy into.

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Apple’s administration is focusing on sustainability and global expansion. Apple is also integrating advanced analytics and AI to improve efficiency.

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Administration works between different departments like HR, operations, marketing, and R&D. Ensures everyone works toward the same goals, meets deadlines, and uses resources efficiently.