Apple INC.: MANAGING A GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN. Case Study

1. Financial analysis. Conduct a thorough financial analysis.

Objectives

The objectives of the financial analysis of a company in the case analysis are:

1. To establish the current financial health of the company using data provided in the case.

2. To use conclusions from the financial analysis as one of the metrics to establish whether the company's strategy has been a success.

3. To draw conclusions from the financial analysis about whether the financials rate a constraint on future strategic growth or whether the financials are a facilitator for enhancing future growth.

Ratio Analysis

Profitability, Liquidity, Leverage, and Activity ratios are important, especially the Current Ratio, and Debt-to-Equity ratio. Different industries have different activity ratios that are important, for example, Retail - inventory turnover, sales/square foot; Airlines - cost/seat mile. Identify the activity ratio for the industry covered by the case. Other ratios that may be important: Dividend payout; P/E Some ratios are more relevant if you have the industry ratios

Scenario You have been commissioned by a local chapter of business professionals in the Phoenix area to analyze their data. Specifically, the charter gathered data from its membership to learn about the relationship between years of experience and salary for Individuals employed in general business roles and those employed in finance roles.9. value: 5.00 points A difference between debt financing and equity financing is that: O debt financing must be repaid, while repayment of equity financing is not required. O equity financing must be repaid, while repayment of debt financing is not required. O only debt financing can be used to purchase assets. O only equity financing can be used to purchase assets