Cascend's Ross: Tim Cook is a 'Supply Chain Ninja'

The video discusses the impact of the Federal Reserve's actions on technology stocks, highlighting a potential market 'melt-up' due to lower volumes. It examines Apple's supply chain challenges, particularly component shortages affecting production. The discussion also covers Apple's strategy to manage these shortages, including bringing some production in-house to add value and reduce dependency on suppliers. Apple's efforts to design custom processors for their products are also highlighted, showcasing their focus on enhancing power management and media processing capabilities.

What was one of the reasons for the change in perception towards technology stocks?

• A major acquisition in the tech industry

• A pivot by the Federal Reserve

• A new product launch by Apple

• A significant drop in oil prices

What is one of the main supply chain issues currently affecting Apple?

• Excess of power management components

• Shortage of iPhone cameras

• Shortage of advanced processors

• Excess of iPhone batteries

How is Apple managing its supply chain challenges?

• By outsourcing all manufacturing

• By reducing production of all products

• By holding back on certain components

• By increasing the number of suppliers

What is one reason Apple is designing its own processors?

• To increase the number of cores in all devices

• To improve power management and media processing

• To eliminate all external suppliers

• To reduce costs significantly

Which area does Apple continue to rely on external suppliers?

• Parts and casings

• Software development

• Marketing strategies

• Processor design