Apple: Visualizing Its Display Supply and Commodity Management Strategy to Block the Competition
Like many of you out there, I’m a frequent purchaser of Apple products, including a recently ordered Verizon iPhone (AT&T will never see a penny our business again, I can promise you that). Because of the consumer and increasingly…
Risky Apple iPad Business: Putting all of its Supply Chain LCD Displays in One Vendor Basket
This week, Procurement Leaders reported on a story that’s garnering headlines, suggesting that LG, a key supplier in Apple’s iPad supply chain, might not be able to assure supply for the components in this hot, new tablet device. According to the story, “LG Display has warned that it may be unable to keep up with [...]
