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What strategy does Apple primarily focus on when establishing retail stores?
What strategy does Apple primarily focus on when establishing retail stores?
- Prioritizing customer buying experience (correct)
- Emphasizing global expansion
- Focusing on minimizing expenses
- Targeting high-income areas
Why does Apple carefully evaluate new locations for its retail stores?
Why does Apple carefully evaluate new locations for its retail stores?
- To analyze the demographics of potential buyers (correct)
- To assess the political climate in the area
- To focus on areas with the most affluent consumers
- To target areas with the highest population
- To reduce competition with other retailers
What is one of the major disadvantages of maintaining an extensive network of physical Apple stores?
What is one of the major disadvantages of maintaining an extensive network of physical Apple stores?
- Reduced sales revenue
- Limited reach to international markets
- Increased competition from online retailers
- High real estate and operating costs (correct)
- Decreased brand loyalty
How does partnering with third-party retailers affect Apple's profit margins?
How does partnering with third-party retailers affect Apple's profit margins?
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What is the purpose of presales activities in the fulfillment process?
What is the purpose of presales activities in the fulfillment process?
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What triggers the process of sales order processing in the fulfillment process?
What triggers the process of sales order processing in the fulfillment process?
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What document is created in the sales order processing step of the fulfillment process?
What document is created in the sales order processing step of the fulfillment process?
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What is the final step in the fulfillment process according to the text?
What is the final step in the fulfillment process according to the text?
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