Process Selection & Facility Layout [Chapter 6] Determine which processing type is utilized by Apple and explain why this type makes sense for the business. Be sure to include the degree of volume and variety present. Manufacturers Only: select a product the company produces, and explain the transformation process beginning with inputs and ending with a finished good. Note: I don’t expect a complete list of every individual input or every minute detail involved in production; rather, I am looking for a general explanation of how the company develops the good from raw materials to sellable product.