Apple's reliance on China has meant it's been preparing for a worst-case scenario far earlier than other companies. Its decision to close stores globally may be a sign of what's to come.
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The company's other actions as well, like moving global employees to remote-work arrangements when possible and previously encouraging, could serve as a blueprint for how to handle the outbreak in other markets. Apple's decision to close all stores in the United States and Europe, in particular, signal that those regions may be at moments of continued escalation.
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