Before Sales of Its IPad 1 Reached Their Peak, Apple

question 36

Multiple Choice

Before sales of its IPad 1 reached their peak, Apple launched the IPad 2, which took sales from the IPad 1 but also overtook the sales of its competitors' products. This strategy helped Apple maintain its standing as a leading-edge company in tablet PCs and demonstrates the importance of _____ as a competitive advantage.

• A)speed-to-market
• B)budgeting
• C)event chain methodology
• D)elemental cost planning

Learn about process improvement methodologies like Six Sigma and benchmarking.

Appreciate the role of skills and teamwork in the success of quality improvement efforts.

Understand the principles and methods of Total Quality Management.

Recognize the significance and approach of Lean Process Improvement.

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