1. There are 5 steps in the lean system. How does Apple focus on any of these steps? (Identify Value, Map the value stream, Create Flow, Establish Pull, Continuous Improvement. for any step you think is relevant, explain how they focus on/implement that step).

1. Lean systems define 7 types of waste. Which of these types of waste does Apple focus on minimizing? (Inventory, Waiting, Impact, Overproduction, Motion, Transportation & Overprocessing. explain HOW they attempt to minimize it).

1. How did Apple's supply chain situation help them to minimize the impacts of challenges due to COVID-19 (specifically, the challenges of shortage of workers, stressed capacity of transportation networks, closure of retail stores, customers staying home, and delayed product releases).