1. Why is Dell changing its supply chain strategy? It the company producing a functional or innovative product? Does the company require an efficient or responsive supply chain? Explain your thoughts. 2. Consider the iPad and the iPhone. Are these products functional or innovative products? Does the company require an efficient or responsive supply chain for these products? Then, after you read The Triple A Supply Chain, answer the following questions: 1. Why is it important for a supply chain to be agile, adaptive, and aligned? 2. How is this concept (being agile, adaptive, and aligned) different than being a responsive or efficient supply chain?

1. Why is Dell changing its supply chain strategy? It the company producing a functional or innovative product? Does the company require an efficient or responsive supply chain? Explain your thoughts. 2. Consider the iPad and the iPhone. Are these products functional or innovative products? Does the company require an efficient or responsive supply chain for these products? Then, after you read The Triple A Supply Chain, answer the following questions: 1. Why is it important for a supply chain to be agile, adaptive, and aligned? 2. How is this concept (being agile, adaptive, and aligned) different than being a responsive or efficient supply chain