Supply Chain Management Concepts

The video follows Alex, a tech enthusiast, who learns about supply chain management after facing delays in acquiring an iPhone 13 Pro. His friend Rachel explains the supply chain process, highlighting the stages of planning, sourcing, making, delivery, and returns. The video also discusses the impact of the global chip shortage on Apple's supply chain. It concludes with a viewer question and a call to action.

Why did Alex decide to visit the offline Apple store?

• To attend another Apple event

• To buy accessories for his iPhone

• To inquire about the production delay

• To get a discount on the iPhone 13 Pro

What is the primary reason for the delay in the production of the iPhone 13 Pro?

• High demand for the product

• Lack of marketing

• Supply chain inefficiency

• Technical issues in the assembly plant

Which entity is NOT involved in Apple's supply chain as explained by Rachel?

• Retail customers

• Third-party logistics vendors

• Manufacturers

• Raw material suppliers

What is the first stage of building a supply chain management strategy?

• Delivery

• Sourcing

• Making

• Planning an operational strategy

Where are the 120 Hz screens for the iPhone 13 Pro sourced from?

• TSMC

• Samsung's Asan plant

• Apple's own factories

• Foxconn

What is the final stage of supply chain management?

• Making

• Sourcing

• Returns

• Delivery

What major global event caused a disruption in Apple's supply chain?

• A natural disaster

• A major cyber attack

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• The launch of a new product

How many iPhone 13 devices did Apple halt production of due to the chip shortage?

• 15 million

• 10 million

• 5 million

• 1 million

What is one benefit of a well-managed supply chain?

• Lower operational expenses

• Decreased brand recognition

• Higher operational costs

• Increased marketing expenses

What is the average annual salary for supply chain managers in India?

• 5 lakhs

• 8.5 lakhs

• 10 lakhs

• 12 lakhs