The stock may be paralized just as many are. It's hard to imagine Apple without Steve Jobs, even though we all knew it was going to happen at some point.
Surprised the majority has voted yes so far. Those of you that voted "yes," care to share why you think that'll be the case?
I really don't think this hurts Apple. It's really nearly only a symbolic change, at this point. Clearly Jobs had not been in charge of the day-to-day for awhile.
In a company the size of Apple, one person leaving isn't really going to change things all that much, even if it's the guy at the top. Apple would not be where it is today without numerous amounts of talent, all across the org chart.
So if you think his resignation hurts Apple... how specifically? How does this make Apple less successful or valuable?
Steve Jobs departure from Apple may or may not temporarily cause a slight set back within the operational system of the company. This will be revealed as time progresses. The new CEO, Timothy Cooks' leadership style cannot compare to that of Steve Jobs - with respect.
I'm sure Apples new CEO is equally a man of high repute and drive and will certainly lead Apple into another innovative dimension. At least he has managed to hold the fort in the interim.
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Thailand Stages a Comeback Join EBN contributor Jennifer Baljko on Thursday August 23, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. EST for a live chat on how electronic manufacturers in Thailand have shored up their supply chain to reduce the impact of future natural disasters.
Euro-Crisis: What It Means for High-Tech Firms Join EBN Editor in Chief Bolaji Ojo and Contributing Editor Jennifer Baljko on Thursday, July 12, at 10:00 a.m. EDT for a Live Chat on high-tech and Europe's economic difficulties.
Microsoft Surface: Potential Winners & Losers What are the implications for the electronics industry supply chain of Microsoft Corp.'s decision to launch its own tablet PC? Join industry veteran and EE Times' systems and OEM expert Rick Merritt on Tuesday, July 3, at 12:00 pm EDT for a Live Chat on this subject.
Join EBN contributor Jennifer Baljko on Thursday August 23, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. EST for a live chat on how electronic manufacturers in Thailand have shored up their supply chain to reduce the impact of future natural disasters.
Peter Drucker famously said "Trying to predict the future is like trying to drive down a country road at night with no lights while looking out the back window." Yet in the razor's-edge world of electronics—with a lean supply chain and just-in-time demands—the need to know the future is vital.
You've heard the saying "the No. 1 supply chain risk is your people." That hasn't always been the case. But today's complex global supply chain requires a new type of multitalented employee. It's one who understands, finance, marketing, economics, is savvy with technology, graceful with relationships and can think analytically.
Where are these people? Are universities properly preparing the next generation supply chain professionals? How do train your existing workforce for these new, demanding positions?
Brian Fuller, editor-in-chief of EBN, will lead a 60-minute Avnet Velocity panel discussion that will ask and answer these and other questions swirling around today's supply-chain talent challenges.
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