In 2014,Apple Turned Over Its Inventory More Than 53 Times

question 12

Multiple Choice

In 2014,Apple turned over its inventory more than 53 times.In stark contrast,Microsoft turned over its inventory only about 10 times during the year.Which of the following best explains this difference?

• A) Apple had a more effective management of its global supply chain than Microsoft.
• B) Microsoft had a stronger demand for its tablet computer than Apple did for its tablet computer.
• C) Apple operated its own production facilities and therefore had lower production costs than Microsoft.
• D) Microsoft had production facilities in countries with lower production costs than Apple.