Historical details regarding Apple's supply chain management have surfaced, showcasing the notoriously aggressive tactics utilized by the company's procurement division during negotiations with memory suppliers.
According to reports, Apple's procurement team once went so far as to threaten to have SanDisk's CEO "crawl on his knees" to secure favorable terms. The hardball approach highlights Apple's uncompromising strategy in managing component costs and maintaining leverage over key mobile chip and storage partners.
In addition to fierce negotiation tactics, Apple reportedly audited its memory suppliers' books with such frequency that it earned a volume discount with auditing firm Deloitte. These rigorous inspections ensured suppliers kept pricing strictly in line with Apple's demands.
For full details and further context on these supply chain negotiations, check the original report at Wccftech.
