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I have never met anyone who worked harder than people in supply chain at Apple. The leadership is very demanding of them, and it clearly trickles down

• q7xvh97o2pDhNrh 4y ago
  The CEO comes from the world of supply chain management, and a large part of Apple's success as a company comes from their ridiculously-well-managed supply chain. Unsurprising that it's a stressful job — but I'm sure it's also the best training in the world for how to manage a supply chain.
  • CommieBobDole 4y ago
    > I'm sure it's also the best training in the world for how to manage a supply chain. I wonder if it is, though - as noted, Apple is almost unique in that their size allows them to demand vast concessions from their suppliers. I wonder how much of what you'd learn still applies when you're working for a regular company and suppliers can just say no and drop you as a customer if you get to be too much of a pain?
    • red-iron-pine 4y ago
      Is true with other large orgs, e.g. Walmart and Rubbermaid.