Apple

• Where is Apple's headquarters located?

  Cupertino, California
• What is primarily done at Apple's headquarters?

  Much of the programming
• In which regions are many of Apple's shops located?

  Western Europe, USA, and China
• Where is Apple's sales headquarters located?

  Cork, Ireland
• In which countries is Apple primarily manufacturing its products?

  Developing countries like China
• Why does Apple manufacture in developing countries?

  Wages are lower and land is cheaper
• What are the advantages of Apple's manufacturing strategy?

  Direct access to global markets and avoiding trade restrictions
• What tragic event occurred in 2010 at Foxconn?

  14 people died by suicide
• What measure did Foxconn take after the suicides?

  Installed nets to prevent falls
• How many hours do some employees report working without breaks?

  Over 36 hours
• What is the reported monthly wage for Apple workers in China?

  $100 per month
• What issue did some workers face related to chemicals?

  Reportedly poisoned by cleaning chemicals
• How many people does Apple employ directly?

  Over 18,000 people
• How many people are involved in making, supplying, and selling Apple products?

  Over 1 million people
• How many iPhones did Apple sell in 2014?

  74.5 million iPhones
• What was Apple's quarterly profit in 2014?

  £11.8 billion
• What were Apple's net cash reserves in 2014?

  £93 billion
• What type of workers does Apple employ in the quaternary sector?

  Highly skilled workers like computer scientists
• How does Apple reach global markets?

  Through a fluid, user-friendly website