Question

Using your favorite search engine, look up and compare the global manufacturing footprints of Apple and Toyota. Why do their networks look the way they do? Specifically, compare and contrast the number and location of manufacturing facilities each has worldwide. Identify and discuss the potential drivers that led decision makers to develop these global networks

Answer 1

Apple and Toyota both are one of the leading manufacturing companies in their respective manufacturing field. Both covers a wide range of area for their marketing.

Apple is regularly inventing new technologies and also inventing various ways to recycle materials also. For the purpose of manufacturing, Apple replaces fossil fuels from renewable energy so that manufacturing process of Apple goes on smoothly without harming the environment. Renewable energies can also be created again so it is is one of the most effective and efficient way of manufacturing in Apple. All the the manufacturing units of Apple operate by 100% renewable energy. Apple also design its products in the way a that it can uses less energy. Apple have outstanding global network with high standard of product. Apple always focuses innovators and early adopters for their products. Apple always manufacture and create products with unique and hi tech technology involvement. All the product of the Apple have unique feature and provide a huge differentiation in its services in comparison to other competitors in the market. For example - by the end of October 2014 Apple iPhone 6 and 6 plus is being available in near about 115 countries worldwide, Apple always consider one-size-fits-all approach in its phone so that it can be used by every individual all over the globe.. Apple is a a global brand with a very strong identity and high standard. Apple have a strong cultural understanding of all over the countries in which it operates which is very much helpful in creating a strong brand.

In the other hand Toyota is also one of the world's leading manufacturing company of automotive. It is a Japanese company which has a wide operating range all over the world. Toyota operates in near about 190 countries and region. North America coma Europe and Asia are among the biggest operating region of Toyota for its automotive. Quantitative expansion of Toyota is very much wide. Toyota uses IT and in vehicle mobile services in order to provide a creative design its vehicles. Toyota always do its best in providing uniqueness and creativity in its vehicle. Toyota promotes the operation of integrated production services with all its operating regions.