1. Although Apples inbound logistics began with Apple controlling the assembly of its computers, it shifted to having suppliers acquire raw materials with contract manufacturers handling most of the production and assembly of final products. Why did they do this, and what are the major challenges Apple faces? 2. Foxconn, a major contract manufacturer for Apple, is by far the largest ODM/EMS (original design manufacturer/Electronics Manufacturing Services) company in the world, dwarfing U.S.- based Flextronics, which is the major manufacturer and assembler of Samsung phones. In 2013, Foxconn was contemplating opening operations in the United States. In what way could this be a challenge for Apple, Inc.?