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10 May 2023
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Assessing value chain acquisitions that support differentiation innovation initiatives: lessons from Apple Available to Purchase

Alistair Davidson
Alistair Davidson
Innovation Zeitgeist: Digital Business Transformation in a World of Too Many Competitors

Alistair Davidson is a strategist and thought leader at TCS, an IT consulting firm. He is the author of Innovation Zeitgeist: Digital Business Transformation in a World of Too Many Competitors (Alistair@eclicktic.com)

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Alistair Davidson can be contacted at: Alistair@eclicktic.com
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Online ISSN: 1758-9568
Print ISSN: 1087-8572
© Emerald Publishing Limited
2023
Emerald Publishing Limited
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Strategy & Leadership (2023) 51 (3): 10–13.
https://doi.org/10.1108/SL-02-2023-0021
Purpose

Apple's strategy for adding value through open innovation and acquisitions is documented.

Design/methodology/approach

Historical review.

Findings

Use of open innovation to add value. A three part strategy for acquisitions.

Research limitations/implications

Focus on Apple.

Practical implications

Strategies for open innovation.

Originality/value

First review of Apple acquisition strategy.

Keywords:
Apple, Acquisitions, Value added, 3 tier acquisition strategy
© Emerald Publishing Limited
2023
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