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• What is the largest IT company by revenue?

  Apple
• How many full-time employees does Apple have?

  Approximately 137,000
• In how many countries does Apple have retail stores?

  22 countries
• When did Apple's business start?

  1976
• What is the spatial organization of Apple's headquarters and research facilities?

  • Located at Apple Park in California
  • Includes research, headquarters, and design center
• How many data centers does Apple have in the USA?

  5 data centers
• Where are Apple's European headquarters located?

  Cork, Ireland
• Who assembles Apple's main products?

  Taiwanese companies like Foxconn and Pegatron
• How many retail stores does Apple have in China?

  42 stores
• What are the characteristics of Apple's workforce in China?

  • Large, young, skilled, non-unionized
  • Works long hours for low pay
• How does Apple manage its inventory?

  • Ships components directly to assembly complexes
  • Reduces stockpiling and warehouses
  • Centralized location in California
  • Lowers costs and increases profitability
• How many workers does Apple employ at Hollyhill in Ireland?

  6,000 workers
• What role does Apple's logistics hub in Cork play?

  Enhances Ireland's reputation and global connectivity
• How many jobs has Apple generated for ancillary work in Ireland?

  About 3,000 jobs
• What criticism has Apple faced regarding its workforce in Cork?

  Not creating sufficient work for locals
• How many nationalities work at Hollyhill?

  90 nationalities
• What is the average workweek for Foxconn employees in China?

  62 hours per week
• How much do Foxconn workers earn monthly?

  About £300
• What issues have Foxconn workers faced regarding safety?

  Exposure to toxic chemicals and lack of safety gear
• What policy change did Apple implement regarding student interns at Foxconn?

  Limited student interns to 10% of workforce
• What environmental initiatives has Apple undertaken?

  • Uses 100% renewable energy in US facilities
  • Established Apple Energy for solar power
  • Removed PVC plastics and toxic chemicals
  • Promotes recycling, but repairability issues remain
• How has the US-China trade war affected Apple?

  Imposes heavy tariffs on Chinese imports
• What challenges has Apple faced in the Indian market?

  Competition from cheaper smartphone brands
• How many jobs did Apple pledge to create in the US from 2018-2023?

  20,000 jobs
• How much did Apple pledge to invest in US manufacturing?

  5 billion dollars
• What has happened to Apple's market in China since 2016/2017?

  Market has plateaued due to competition
• Which Chinese smartphone manufacturer has affected Apple's market share?

  Huawei