Global Supply Chain
Network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors spanning multiple countries.
Real World
Apple's iPhone supply chain spans 43 countries — components are sourced from South Korea and Taiwan, assembled in China, and distributed worldwide, making it highly efficient but vulnerable to disruption.
Exam Focus
When asked to 'assess' global supply chains, always include a risk (e.g. disruption) alongside the efficiency benefit for full marks.
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