This week, focus your analysis on the procurement or acquisition practices of Apple Inc. and the types of materials that the company uses. Also, analyze where those materials are sourced, how they are delivered, and what the overall supply chain operations of the company are.
Submit a paper detailing the following:
• Coordination of acquisition practices with actual product demand
• Procurement practices
• Inventory management (including whether the use of MRP would be appropriate)
• Scheduling of production or service provision
• Supply chain operations