Apple Inc.'s Returns Management Practices


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Case Code : OPER097
Case Length : 15 Pages
Period : 2000-2011
Organization : Apple Inc
Pub Date : 2011
Teaching Note :Not Available
Countries : US
Industry : Consumer Electronics

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Exhibits

Exhibit I Apple: Product Timeline

Exhibit II World’s Most Admired Companies: 2008-2010

Exhibit III Apple -Industry Rank: 2009-2010

Exhibit IV The Top 10 Most Innovative Companies: 2006 -2010
      The Top 10 Most Innovative Companies: 2009 -2010

Exhibit V Financial Summary of Apple


 

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